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Friedrich Paulus Biography and Timeline

Follow Friedrich Paulus through 3 dated historical records for Germany.

Friedrich Paulus, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

3Distinct records
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1911–1946Years on this page

1911

Commissioned Lieutenant

Lieutenant · Infantry Officer · Rastatt · Warfare / Military

Is commissioned lieutenant in Infantry Regiment Number 111.

Infantry Regiment Appointment

Lieutenant · Infantry Officer · Rastatt · Warfare / Military

Begins commissioned service after entering the army as an officer cadet.

1946

Paulus Testifies on Planning against Soviet Union

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

Paulus gives evidence about German military planning for the attack on the Soviet Union and the role of senior commanders in preparations.

Role range: 1939-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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