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By this time, Kesselring was derisively nicknamed "Smiling Albert" by the Allies, but was known as "Uncle Albert" by his troops. He was one of the most popular generals of World War II with the German rank and file .
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- Africa
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Born in 1885, Kesselring joined the Bavarian army in 1904. Unlike many German officers, he did not have the career advantage that came with a military father. Instead, his steady rise through the ranks was based on skill and a willingness to learn. During WWI, Kesselring served first in an artillery regiment and then as a staff officer. He became v...
In 1933, Kesselring was transferred against his will to the newly founded Luftwaffe. There, he used his skills to ensure the smooth expansion and development of the organization. In June 1938, he was appointed Chief of the Luftwaffe General Staff. Following clashes with the Secretary of State for Air, Kesselring asked for and was granted a transfer...
In 1939, the long-awaited WWII broke out. Kesselring’s Luftflotte carried out the bulk of the air fighting in Poland. He visited aerodromes to welcome pilots returning from combat. He was put in charge of work on Germany’s air defenses. Then Kesselring oversaw the campaign in the air war against the Allies in the Battle of France. After that, he su...
In 1941, Kesselring and his Luftflotte were moved east in preparation for Operation Barbarossa; the invasion of Russia. Again, he had trouble with his superiors, especially Goering. Kesselring’s Luftflotte had achieved such remarkable successes against the Soviet Air Force; his superiors found the numbers hard to believe.
In November, as the Eastern Front ground to a muddy halt, Kesselring was moved to Italy. There he took up the post of Supreme Commander South, overseeing German operations in the Mediterranean, Balkans, and North Africa. Kesselring was given the task of countering Italian inefficiency and managing the delicate relationship between German and Italia...
In November 1942, the Allies made advances in North Africa. It was a blow to the Italians, whose colonies and armies were under threat. Kesselring moved to secure a defensive line while awaiting reinforcements. Under the command of Rommel, the Germans and Italians had some successes against the Allies, but Rommel was another headache for Kesselring...
Sicily was the obvious stepping stone for the Allies from Africa to Europe. Kesselring tried to prepare for the defense of the island, but disagreements between Italian and German officers created a farce in which commanders issued contradictory orders to the troops. Despite Kesselring’s efforts to bolster the island, it fell to the Allies, leaving...
The Italian government was wavering in its support for Germany. Kesselring’s role became that of a diplomat as much as a soldier, trying to maintain an alliance on its last legs. He could not fend off disaster. The Italians overthrew Mussolini and switched sides. The Allies invaded Italy and began advancing up the peninsula. Kesselring oversaw a lo...
In March 1945, Kesselring was made Supreme Commander West. In that role, he oversaw attempts to halt the Allied advance from France into Germany. It was desperate work. Caught between his faith in Hitler’s optimistic assessments and the reality of reports on the ground, Kesselring clashed with disillusioned subordinates. For the final time, Kesselr...
Even after his surrender, Kesselring tried to help the men who had been under his command. Yugoslav forces were mercilessly pursuing German soldiers in the Balkans. He asked the Allies to let him ferry those soldiers out and save their lives. He was forbidden. In 1947, Kesselring was tried for war crimes. He was found guilty, although people argued...
Learn about the life and career of Albert Kesselring, a skilled and versatile commander who fought in various theaters of the war. He was known as \"Smiling Albert\" for his charm and humor, but also faced challenges and clashes with his superiors.
Albert Kesselring (* 30. November 1885 in Marktsteft; † 15. Juli 1960 in Bad Nauheim) war ein deutscher Heeres- und Luftwaffenoffizier (seit 1940 Generalfeldmarschall ), der während des Zweiten Weltkrieges verschiedene Führungspositionen innehatte und nach dessen Ende von einem britischen Militärgericht in Italien als ...
13. Mai 2015 · Nicht aber Albert Kesselring. Ihn hatten die Briten und die Amerikaner fast schon kumpelhaft „Smiling Albert“ genannt – ein Spitzname, der sich erklärt, wenn man sich Fotos von Kesselring im Krieg ansieht. Vor allem aber hatten sie den in Bayreuth aufgewachsenen „lächelnden Albert“ gefürchtet, als einen der brillantesten ...
20. Apr. 2018 · Learn about the life and career of Albert Kesselring, a German Field Marshal who led the Luftwaffe in three wars and commanded air, naval, and ground forces in the Mediterranean Theatre. Discover his achievements, controversies, and legacy in World War II.
3. Mai 2024 · Albert Kesselring (born November 20, 1885, Marktstedt, Bavaria, Germany—died July 16, 1960, Bad Nauheim, West Germany) was a field marshal who, as German commander in chief, south, became one of Adolf Hitler’s top defensive strategists during World War II.
1885. 30. November: Albert Kesselring wird in Marktsteft (Unterfranken) als Sohn des Bayreuther Stadtschulrats Karl Kesselring und dessen Frau Rosa geboren. 1893-1904. Er absolviert die Schule in Bayreuth. 1904. Eintritt in das preußische Heer. 1905. Kesselring tritt der bayerischen Fußartillerie bei.
