Complex sentence: Gustav Wilke (6 March 1898--14 March 1977) was a German paratroop general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, awarded by Nazi Germany to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Split into simpler sentences: Gustav Wilke (6 March 1898--14 March 1977) was a German paratroop general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.