The Generals of WWII

 

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 29021 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.

General of the day

Portrait of Lieutenant-General Tomoichi Tōji

Tōji, Tomoichi

Lieutenant-General

* 16th of March 1886

† 17th of June 1939

(田路朝一)

(とうじ ともいち)

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Promotions

1927-12-16 Lieutenant-Colonel
1932-08-08 Colonel
1937-03-01 Major-General
1939-06-17 Lieutenant-General (Posthumously)

Service

1926-05-12 1928-03-19 Attached to 9th Division
1928-03-19 1930-08-01 Staff Officer, 6th Division
1930-08-01 1932-04-11 Attached to 2nd Imperial Guards Regiment
1932-04-11 1933-12-20 Attached to Imperial Guards Division
1933-12-20 1935-03-15 Commanding Officer Nara Regimental District
1935-03-15 1937-03-01 Commanding Officer 38th Infantry Regiment
1937-03-01 1938-07-15 Commanding Officer 37th Infantry Brigade
1938-07-15 1939-06-17 Commanding Officer Infantry Group, 15th Division
1939-06-17 Killed in Action
Picture source: http://a3.att.hudong.com/17/48/01300000044935126573489690575.jpg
 

Contact

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Best Regards
Steen Ammentorp, Librarian DB., M.L.I.Sc.