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 Brigadier-General Pio Giovanni Maria Mastai Ferretti

Mastai Ferretti, Pio Giovanni Maria

Brigadier-General

* 14th of June 1881

† 5th of November 1941

Nickname: Conte Nobili di Ancona, di Senigallia, romano di Spoleto e di Viterbo

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Promotions

1936-01-01 Brigadier-General

Service

Commanding Officer Infantry Brigade "Gran Sasso"
1937-XX-XX Deputy General Officer Commanding 24th Infantry Corps "Gran Sasso"
1938-XX-XX 1939-06-19 Attached to Bologna Corps
1939-06-19 Attached to Treviso Corps
1940-07-31 Retired
Picture source: https://myarchiviostoricofotografico.com/ Arc. G3
 

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.