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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 504 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
German Army generals of World War II (504 P) German Army officers of World War II (2 C, 272 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.
Georg Thomas (center) saying goodbye to Nikola Mikhov. Georg Thomas (20 February 1890 – 29 December 1946) was a German general who served during World War II. [1] He was a leading participant in planning and carrying out economic exploitation of the Soviet Union, most notably the Hunger Plan. [2]
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.
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.
(Top) 1 German Empire. ... The following is an incomplete list of German colonel generals. ... ⇒ World War II German Army ranks and insignia.
General der Panzertruppe Dietrich von Saucken became commander of the army on 10 March 1945. The army was renamed Army East Prussia (AOK Ostpreußen) on 7 April and was pivotal in the defence of East and West Prussia before end of World War II in Europe on 9 May 1945. [2]: 115–119 [3]: 20f.