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 Alessandro Fornaca

Fornaca, Alessandro

Brigadier-General

* 7th of December 1882

† 24th of July 1938

Flag for Italy

Promotions

1930-02-18 Colonel (Seniority from 1929-10-19)
1937-09-09 Brigadier-General (Exceptional merits)(Seniority from 1937-07-01)

Service

1930-02-18 1932-05-01 Commanding Officer 75th Infantry Regiment "Napoli"
1932-05-01 At disposal of Sicily Corps
1935-XX-XX Chief of Staff, Royal Colonial Troops Corps Tripolitania
1938-07-24 Died of illness
Picture source: https://myarchiviostoricofotografico.com/ Arc. G1
 

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.