Ferdinand Jodl
Ferdinand Alfred Friedrich Jodl (28 November 1896 – 9 June 1956) was a German general during World War II who commanded the Mountain Corps Norway during the Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive. He was the brother of Alfred Jodl, Chief of the Operations Staff of the OKW. Ferdinand Jodl was acquitted by a German court.
Ferdinand Jodl | |
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Born | Landau, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire | 28 November 1896
Died | 9 June 1956 59) Essen, Germany | (aged
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | General der Gebirgstruppe |
Commands held | XIX Mountain Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Relations | Alfred Jodl (brother) |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 January 1945 as General der Gebirgstruppe and commander of XIX. Gebirgskorps[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 201.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by General der Gebirgstruppe Georg Ritter von Hengl |
Commander of XIX. Gebirgs-Armeekorps 15 May 1944 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by Organisation disbanded |
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