Alfred Jodl
German General in World War II
Born
May 10th, 1890
134 years ago
Died
1946
79 years ago — 56 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
Germany
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A senior military officer in the German Army during World War II. Played a key role in planning and executing operations on the Western Front. Served as the Chief of the Operations Staff at the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht, overseeing strategic military decisions. Captured by Allied forces in 1945, faced trial at the Nuremberg Trials for war crimes.
Served as Chief of Operations Staff for the Wehrmacht.
Participated in the planning of military operations.
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