Ferdinand Jodl
German general and Knight's Cross recipient / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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 younger brother of Alfred Jodl, Chief of the Operations Staff of the OKW.
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Ferdinand Jodl | |
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Born | (1896-11-28)28 November 1896 Landau, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
Died | 9 June 1956(1956-06-09) (aged 59) Essen, West Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
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) |
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