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.
Service
1933-07-01 |
– | 1937-08-01 |
Professor of Military Science & Tactics, Purdue University, Indiana |
1937-08-02 |
– | 1938-08-14 |
Executive Officer, 25th Field Artillery Regiment |
1938-08-15 |
– | 1939-10-10 |
Commanding Officer 2nd Battalion, 25th Field Artillery Regiment |
1939-10-11 |
– | 1940-06-30 |
Commanding Officer 7th Field Artillery Regiment |
1940-06-01 |
– | 1940-08-04 |
Attending the Naval War College |
1940-08-05 |
– | 1941-07-01 |
Assistant Chief of Staff (G-3), 9th Infantry Division |
1941-07-02 |
– | 1942-02-15 |
Chief of Staff (G-3), 9th Infantry Division |
1942-02-16 |
– | 1942-08-06 |
Combat Commander, 6th Armored Division |
1942-09-12 |
– | 1944-09-09 |
Commanding General 12th Armored Division |
1944-09-15 |
– | 1945-01-12 |
Commander Camp Wheeler, Georgia |
1945-01-26 |
– | 1946-08-14 |
Commanding Officer 46th Field Artillery Group [Northwestern Europe] |
1945-08-15 |
– | 1945-09-14 |
Commanding Officer 258th Artillery Group [Germany] |
1945-09-15 |
– | 1946-03-04 |
Artillery Officer, 7th Army |
1946-06-30 |
– | 1947-03-22 |
Commanding Officer Heidelberg Area Command [Germany] |
1947-07-07 |
– | 1950-XX-XX |
Professor of Military Science & Tactics, Ohio State University |
1950-XX-XX |
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Retired |
Picture source: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth437384/m1/1/
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.