Hugo Wagner

Hugo Wanger was a German Wehrmacht Sniper who fought in multiple campaigns during World War 2
== History ==
=== Early Life ===
Hugo was born to a horologist (watchmaker) in Mannheim Germany. Growing up he was an apprentice to his farther, aiding with the family buisness and learning to eventually take over. Germany's depression post world war 1 would hit the buisness quite hard, with it on the verge of collapse more times than not. In 1933 his elderly farther would be an avid supporter of Adolf Hitler, in hopes he would solve Germany's great issues.
=== Joining the Wehmacht ===
In 1939 Germany would be plunged into another war after their invasion of Poland. Hugo, would have wishes to join the military to serve his country, due to pressure from his friends and propaganda. His farther was highly against this idea, now regretting his political decisions having not forseen the new war to come. Hugo would enlist in 1940 and be assigned to a sniper squad and taking the role as sniper. He would serve in the war up until his death in 1945
== World War 2 ==
=== Invasion of France: 1940 ===
Hugo would partake in the blitzkrieg of france primarily as a standard rifleman. Here he would get his first taste for combat, however taking Paris in only six weeks didn't prepare him for much. 
=== North Africa: 1940-1942 ===
After france was conqured, Hugo would be then transfered to North Africa to fight the British. Here he would be assigned to a recon unit and meet his new commanding officer and future brother in arms Peter Müller. Hugo would finally experience far more challenges than in france and harden him more.
=== Stalingrad: 1942 ===
Surviving North Africa. His battalion would be reassigned, this time to aid the seige of Stalingrad in Russia. During the battle, Hugo would engage in a near deadly duel with Red Army Private, Dimitri Petrenko, after firing upon him and Sergeant Viktor Reznov as they were sneaking through the streets. Hugo would sustain multiple hits during the battle, but ultimately the duel would end with hugo being shot in the shoulder by Dimitri knocking him out of the fight. He would be then transported to a medical center inside the city and make a full recovery and go back into battle. Despite Hitlers unwillingness to pull troops out of Stalingrad. Hugo and his spotter Peter would manage to survive after sustaining injuries and being flown out before the Russian counter offensive would surround the German Army. His experiences in Stalingrad would ultimately be what hardened him the most, as the brutal urban fighting, freezing cold and unrelenting will of the Red Army would take a massive toll on him. Hugo and Peter would both recieve an Iron Cross medal for their controbutions in Stalingrad 
=== Italy: 1943 ===
Even after the countless injuries Hugo had recieved. He was still capable of fighting. He would once again be transfered along with Peter to Italy to aid against the US invasion. However they would soon be pulled out of the frontlines and stationed in france, just before italy fell to the allies. 
=== D-Day: 1944 ===
Hugo and Peter for the last time was reassigned now stationed in france and out of the front. The Duo now able to take some time away from direct fighting. However this would change when the allies launch the invasion of normandy in 1944. Hugo and Peter would defend against the Americans and British invasion, but ultimately get pushed back all the way to Germany with the rest of the German Army
=== Berlin: 1945 ===
Having retreated all the way back to Berlin. The duo would find themselves stuck fighting a lost cause. The Russians swiftly made their advance into Germany as they raced against the western allies to get there first. Hugo and Peter would fight against the Russians and meet their fate in the battle of Berlin.
== Death ==
In 1945 Hugo would fight in Berlin against the Soviet Invasion. He would be tasked with Peter to defend an apartment block from the incoming soviet forces. Hugo would voice his regret to his spotter about their missed chance to escape, or turn themselves in to the Americans and survive their inevitable death. After spending his last few moments out of combat with Peter he would accept his fate and the two would fight to the bitter end. Hugo and Peter would both be killed by Red Army soldiers assaulting the apartment they were in after fending off a large ammount using booby traps and the little ammo they had. 
== Character ==
=== Personality ===
Hugo is rather calm and collective as snipers should be, he is often very quiet but has a much more talkative side when with his friends, such as his spotter and commanding officer Peter Müller. Wagner never truly believed in the views of the Nazi Party, however he is a patriot for his country and is willing to fight for it. Hugo is a large fan of classical german music, such a Mozart and Beethoven.
=== Appearance ===
Hugo is rather slim and tall, with an overall lanky physique. His face is rather boney and gaunt. He has a scar across his right cheek as a result of grenade shrapnel aswell as a few more unseen scars on his torso, one by his shoulder he received after his gunfight in stalingrad. His experience in combat would take a toll on his mental state, resulting in him developing a "thousand-yard stare" and overall lacking much emotion in his face. He likes to keep himself clean whenever he can due to the dirty conditions of warfare and his role in combat.
File:Hugo Not winter.png|Hugo's Standard Uniform
File:Hugo Winter.png|Hugo's Winter Uniform
File:Wawie.png|Wagner moments before being shot by Dimitri
File:Beach.jpg|Hugo sniping at Normandy
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Category:WW2