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 Maurice-Victor-Alphonse Foucault

Foucault, Maurice-Victor-Alphonse

Brigadier-General

* 21st of January 1886

† 10th of February 1948

Flag for France

Promotions

1936-06-25 Lieutenant-Colonel
1939-09-25 Colonel
1941-08-20 Brigadier-General

Service

1939-06-21 1940-06-13 Attached to the Inspectorate-General of Automobile Materials
1940-06-13 1940-07-02 Commanding Officer 101st Armoured Engines Park
1940-07-02 1940-08-28 Commandant of Apprentice Mechanics Training Centre
1940-08-26 1941-06-24 Commanding Officer 51st Infantry Regiment
1941-06-24 1942-01-01 Commanding Officer Department Tarn
1942-01-01 1943-01-21 On leave
1943-01-21 Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of Anonymous
 

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.