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 Major-General Leif John Sverdrup

Sverdrup, Leif John

Major-General

* 11th of January 1897

† 2nd of January 1976

Flag for USA

Service

1942-05-XX 1942-12-XX Chief of Construction Section, Office of the Chief Engineer, Southwest Pacific Area
1943-01-XX 1945-02-XX Director of Construction Southwest Pacific Area
1945-03-06 1946-07-19 Commanding General Engineer Construction Command [Philippines]
Picture source: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/0/02/Leif_Sverdrup.jpg
 

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.