What is the Iron Cross?
Q: What is the Iron Cross?
A: The Iron Cross was a medal given to German soldiers for bravery during wartime.
Q: Who created the Iron Cross?
A: The Iron Cross was created by King Frederick William III of Prussia.
Q: When was the Iron Cross first given out?
A: The Iron Cross was first given out on 10 March 1813.
Q: During which wars was the Iron Cross awarded?
A: The Iron Cross was awarded during the Napoleonic Wars, the Franco-Prussian War, the First World War, and the Second World War.
Q: Who received the Iron Cross after World War I?
A: Adolf Hitler received the Iron Cross after World War I.
Q: Is the Iron Cross still given out today?
A: No, the medal is only given in wartime, so no Iron Crosses have been given out since the end of the Second World War in 1945.
Q: What was the purpose of giving the Iron Cross to German soldiers?
A: The purpose of giving the Iron Cross to German soldiers was to recognize their bravery during wartime.
