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 Charles Ramsay Stirling Stein

Stein, Charles Ramsay Stirling

Major-General

* 5th of January 1897

† 3rd of June 1973

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Promotions

1936-05-01 Brevet Lieutenant-Colonel

Service

1933-07-15 1936-08-31 Assistant Director of Engineering Service
1936-09-01 Staff Adjutant, Royal Military College
Assistant Adjutant-General, Canadian Military Headquarters [England]
1942-XX-XX Assistant Adjutant & Quartermaster-General, 5th Canadian Armoured Division
1942-XX-XX Brigadier General Staff, 1st Canadian Army [England]
1943-01-15 1943-10-18 General Officer Commanding 5th Canadian Armoured Division
Picture source: Courtesy of Clive M. Law
 

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.