Complex sentence: Hans Boelsen (6 March 1894--24 October 1960) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was 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: Hans Boelsen (6 March 1894--24 October 1960) was a general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was 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.