Albert Kesselring

German field marshal during WWII

Albert Kesselring - German field marshal during WWII
Born

1881
144 years ago

Died

July 16th, 1960
65 years ago — 79 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

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Served as a field marshal in the German Army during World War II. Held key commands in various theaters of the war, demonstrating strategic military capabilities. Played a significant role in the Mediterranean campaigns, particularly in the defense of Italy. After the war, Kesselring was tried at the Nuremberg Military Tribunal and sentenced to death, later commuted to life imprisonment. Released in 1952, he wrote memoirs reflecting on his military experiences and strategies.

Commanded German forces in the Mediterranean

Led troops during the Italian Campaign

Involved in the defense of Germany in WWII

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