The Generals of WWII

 

About the project

This project attempts to create a biographical database, which covers the army generals of all participating countries of the Second World War. At the moment the database contains 28685 short biographical sketches of the army generals of World War 2.

However, taking into account the scope of the project, the information on each general will vary in detail. Some generals have only been identified and listed with their last names, while others are listed with full names and sketches of their military careers. I am engaged in the quest for further biographical information on the generals and as a result there will be continual updates.

To find information on a specific general use the Search function or just click on The Generals and then choose the country of origin.

I hope that you will find this a useful reference tool.

General of the day

Portrait of Brigadier-General Achille Maffei

Maffei, Achille

Brigadier-General

* 18th of January 1890

Flag for Italy

Promotions

1940-05-30 Colonel (Seniority from 1940-01-01)
1943-01-25 Brigadier-General (Seniority from 1943-01-01)

Service

1940-XX-XX Attached to Roma Corps
1941-10-01 Attached to Torino Territorial
1941-10-01 1943-10-25 Commanding Officer 1st Cavalry Regiment "Nizza Cavalleria"
1942-10-25 1943-04-15 Attached to Torino Territorial Defence Command
1943-04-15 Commanding Officer Mixed Brigade "Pantelleria"
1943-XX-XX Prisoner of War
Picture source: Courtesy of Giovanni Pinna
 

Contact

Any comments, suggestions or corrections please feel free to contact me at:
webmaster@generals.dk

Best Regards
Steen Ammentorp, Librarian DB., M.L.I.Sc.