What were German officers called in ww2?
The Wehrmacht
The Wehrmacht directed combat operations during World War II (from 1 September 1939 – 8 May 1945) as the German Reich’s armed forces umbrella command-organization.
Who were the top German generals in ww2?
Nazi Germany (1933–45)
| Name | Date of promotion | Branch |
|---|---|---|
| Hermann Göring (1893–1946) | 4 February 1938 | Luftwaffe |
| Fedor von Bock (1880–1945) | 19 July 1940 | German Army |
| Walther von Brauchitsch (1881–1948) | 19 July 1940 | German Army |
| Albert Kesselring (1885–1960) | 19 July 1940 | Luftwaffe |
Who was the last German soldier killed in ww2?
Albert Mayer (soldier)
| Albert Otto Walter Mayer | |
|---|---|
| Died | 2 August 1914 (aged 22) Joncherey, France |
| Buried | German Military Cemetery, Alsace, France |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Service/branch | Imperial German Army |
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