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Pages in category "German Army generals of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 502 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Helmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling (2 November 1891 – 17 November 1955) was a German general during the Second World War.He was the last commander of the Berlin Defence Area during the Battle of Berlin, led the defence of the city against Soviet forces and finally surrendered just before the end of World War II in Europe.
After the loss of the First World War, Germany was transformed into what became known as the Weimar Republic, which was subject to the terms of the Treaty of Versailles. It required the reduction of the German Army to 100,000 men, [79] a reduction of the German Navy, [79] and the abolition of the German Air Force. [79]
German Army generals of World War II (502 P) German Army officers of World War II (2 C, 270 P) F. Five-star officers of Nazi Germany (3 C, 2 P) Four-star officers of ...
The Commanders of World War II were for the most part career officers.They were forced to adapt to new technologies and forged the direction of modern warfare. Some political leaders, particularly those of the principal dictatorships involved in the conflict, Adolf Hitler (Germany), Benito Mussolini (Italy), and Hirohito (Japan), acted as dictators for their respective countries or empires.
Heinz Wilhelm Guderian (German: [haɪnts ˈvɪlhɛlm ɡuˈdeːʁi.an]; 17 June 1888 – 14 May 1954) was a German general during World War II who, after the war, became a successful memoirist. An early pioneer and advocate of the " blitzkrieg " approach, he played a central role in the development of the panzer division concept.
The following is an incomplete list of German colonel generals. Generals later promoted to general ... ⇒ World War II German Army ranks and insignia. Insignia.
German Army generals of World War II (502 P) Pages in category "German Army officers of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 270 total.