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 Brigadier-General Maurice-Georges-Marie de Courson de la Villeneuve

Courson de la Villeneuve, Maurice-Georges-Marie de

Brigadier-General

* 5th of October 1879

† 15th of June 1940

Flag for France

Promotions

1927-12-25 Lieutenant-Colonel
1933-09-25 Colonel
1938-08-05 Brigadier-General

Service

1933-05-09 – Military Attaché to Turkey
1938-08-05 Retired
1939-09-02 Recalled
1939-09-02 –1940-06-15 Commanding Officer Cavalry Group Depot at Lunéville
1940-06-15 Killed in action
Picture source: Courtesy by Frederic Dumait
 

Contact

Any comments, suggestions or corrections please feel free to contact me at:
webmaster@generals.dk

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