General Albert Burkhalter
From Hogan's Heroes
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| Albert Burkhalter | |
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| Rank | General |
| Enlisted In | German Wehrmacht, Infantry |
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| Appearances | Full List of Appearances |
| Actor | Leon Askin |
General Albert Burkhalter is a recurring fictional character who is Colonel Klink's Commanding Officer who has appeared in several episodes of the 1960s sitcom, Hogan's Heroes. He was played by Leon Askin.
[edit] About General Albert Burkhalter
General der Infanterie Albert Burkhalter is Colonel Klink's superior officer. His position as head of the Luft Stalag Organization makes him close to Hitler. He wears a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (with at least Oak Leaves), as well as an Iron Cross, signifying that he is an valued officer.
Not much is known of Burkhalter's background. Like Klink, he appears to be a career military officer, only more able and competent. We do know that he is an experienced combat officer. As a colonel, he took part in the first offensive against Russia (Operation Barbarossa, 1941) as a unit commander, from the day it began all the way to the end, or close to it. Burkhalter would later use his memories of the nightmarish Russian winter as a useful tool for keeping Klink in line. Burkhalter appears to have been wounded while fighting in Russia (which might explain the scar on his face) and spent some time in a rest camp. After his recovery, Burkhalter received his appointment to the Luft Stalag Organization. He received his promotion to general not long after his first visit to Stalag 13.
Burkhalter has a wife, Berta Burkhalter. It is not known if the couple either has children, or, if they do, if any of them are old enough to be in the German military. He has a sister, Gertrude, whom he is constantly trying to marry off. His disdain for Klink does not extend to him not marrying Gertrude, but all of his senior officers have had the option. He also has a niece, Lottie, and a brother-in-law, Captain Kurtz. Burkhalter is not as dumb as Klink, but he is not as smart as Hogan. General Burkalter is efficient, but he has some of the same weaknesses as Klink, such as, being afraid of being sent back to the Russian Front, and being flattered, unless the flattering is completely ridiculous. He also seems to have the eyes for pretty women, despite being married.
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