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 28264 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 Joseph Burton Sweet

Sweet, Joseph Burton

Brigadier-General

* 22nd of October 1892

† 16th of January 1974

(Regular Army)

Flag for USA

Promotions

1940-10-23 Lieutenant-Colonel
1942-02-01 Colonel (Army of the United States)
1943-04-27 Brigadier-General (Army of the United States)
1945-11-30 Termination of rank Brigadier-General (Army of the United States)

Service

1941-07-XX 1942-03-XX Attached to Office of the Chief of Infantry
1942-03-XX 1942-12-XX Attached to Headquarters Army Ground Forces
1942-12-XX 1943-10-XX Attached to Headquarters Services of Suppley
1943-10-XX 1945-01-XX Director of Motor Transport Service, Persian Gulf Command
1945-XX-XX Attached to Headquarters Army Ground Forces
1948-06-XX Retired
Picture source: Courtesy of Ray Ortlund
 

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.