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.
Service
| 1926-02-20 |
– | 1928-03-XX |
Chief of Cabinet, Inspectorate-General of the Army |
| 1928-03-XX |
– | 1931-XX-XX |
Commanding Officer 6th Alpine Chasseurs Demi-Brigade |
| 1931-04-04 |
– | 1934-02-10 |
Inspector-General of Anti-Aircraft Defences |
| 1934-02-10 |
– | 1935-05-08 |
Chief of the Military Cabinet, Ministry of War |
| 1935-05-08 |
– | 1938-01-24 |
General Officer Commanding Division Alger [Algeria] |
| 1938-01-24 |
– | 1939-09-02 |
General Officer Commanding 9th Military Region |
| 1939-09-02 |
– | 1940-05-21 |
General Officer Commanding IX Corps |
| 1940-05-21 |
– | 1940-06-23 |
General Officer Commanding 8th Army |
| 1940-06-23 |
– | 1940-10-31 |
Prisoner of War |
| 1940-10-31 |
| |
Released |
| 1940-11-17 |
– | 1942-04-19 |
Secretary-General to the Head of State, Vichy |
| 1942-09-01 |
| |
Retired |
| 1943-12-24 |
– | 1945-05-04 |
Arrested by the Germans |
| 1946-07-22 |
| |
Retired |
Picture source: http://museedesetoiles.fr/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/photoGALaure.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.
