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 29021 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 Major-General Hans Aage Rolsted

Rolsted, Hans Aage

Major-General

* 20th of May 1884

† 24th of May 1966

Flag for Denmark

Promotions

1930-11-01 Lieutenant-Colonel
1936-02-01 Colonel
1939-12-01 Major-General

Service

1932-XX-XX 1936-XX-XX Chief of Staff Division Zealand
1936-XX-XX 1938-XX-XX Commanding Officer 1st Field Artillery Regiment
1938-XX-XX 1939-XX-XX Inspector-General of Artillery
1939-XX-XX 1941-XX-XX General Officer Commanding Division Zealand
1941-XX-XX 1943-XX-XX Chief General Staff
1943-XX-XX Interned of the Germans
1945-XX-XX Inspector-General of Artillery
1945-XX-XX 1949-XX-XX Military Attaché to Sweden
1946-XX-XX 1949-XX-XX Military Attaché to Norway
1949-XX-XX Retired
Picture source: From "Danmarks Hær" by Kaptajn Hector Boeck et al. 1934/1935
 

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.