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
| 1924-09-18 |
– | 1925-07-17 |
Acting Chief General Staff |
| 1925-07-17 |
– | 1928-06-15 |
Chief of Section 3, General Staff |
| 1928-06-15 |
– | 1929-07-04 |
Commanding Officer Savo Brigade |
| 1929-07-04 |
– | 1931-01-01 |
Commandant of the Military Academy |
| 1931-01-01 |
– | 1938-02-11 |
General Officer Commanding 1st Division |
| 1938-02-11 |
– | 1939-10-16 |
Inspector of Infantry |
| 1939-10-16 |
– | 1940-02-19 |
General Officer Commanding III Corps |
| 1940-02-19 |
– | 1940-03-19 |
General Officer Commanding Army of Karelian Isthmus |
| 1940-03-19 |
– | 1940-05-16 |
Commander in Chief of the Ground Forces |
| 1940-05-16 |
– | 1941-06-29 |
Chief General Staff |
| 1941-06-29 |
– | 1942-01-29 |
General Officer Commanding Army of Karelia |
| 1942-01-29 |
– | 1944-10-06 |
Chief General Staff |
| 1944-10-06 |
– | 1944-12-31 |
Chief of Staff Armed Forces Main Staff |
| 1944-12-31 |
– | 1945-01-12 |
Acting Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces |
| 1945-01-12 |
– | 1945-06-30 |
Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces |
Picture source: Courtesy of Valdis Kursietis
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.
