Albert Kesselring
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, World War II, Fascism, Fascists, Aircraft, Airplanes
- Curriculum: 20th & 21st Century European History, 19th Century European History, German History
Article abstract: Military significance: Between 1933 and 1939, Kesselring played a key role in developing Adolf Hitler’s air force. He later supported Erwin Rommel’s operations in North Africa and skillfully held up the Allied advance in Italy in the Battle of Cassino.
The son of a teacher, Albert Kesselring joined a Bavarian artillery regiment in 1904 and served with his unit in World War I until he was transferred to general staff duties in 1917. After 1918, he remained in the army until 1933 when he was transferred to the new German air force (Luftwaffe)....
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