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Wilhelm von Leeb Biography and Timeline

Follow Wilhelm von Leeb through 3 dated historical records for Germany.

Wilhelm von Leeb, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

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1947–1948Years on this page

1947

High Command Trial Indictment

Field Marshal · Nuremberg · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Leeb and other senior Wehrmacht commanders were indicted in the High Command Case.

Role range: 1939-1945

1948

High Command Trial Opens

Field Marshal · Nuremberg · Warfare / World War, 2nd

The High Command Case opened against senior German commanders and staff officers.

Role range: 1939-1945

High Command Trial Sentence

Field Marshal · Nuremberg · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Leeb was sentenced to three years imprisonment, effectively time served, in the High Command Case.

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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