Commander of Condor Legion1936
Appointed Commander of the Condor Legion in Spain
Historical person
Hugo Sperrle Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Hugo Sperrle, based on 13 World History Database records associated with Germany.
13 records1936–19459 events3 places
Chronological biography
1936
Commander of Condor Legion1936
Appointed Commander of the Condor Legion in Spain
Condor Legion1936
The Condor Legion gives the Luftwaffe combat experience during the Spanish Civil War
1937
Bombing of Guernica26 April 1937
The Condor Legion takes part in the bombing of Guernica
1938
Commander of Luftflotte 31938
Appointed Commander of Luftflotte 3
Commander of Luftflotte 31938
Appointed Commander of the Luftwaffengruppe Drei
1940
Field Marshal1940
Appointed Field Marshal after the succesful invasion of France
Field Marshal1940
Appointed Field Marshal after the succesful invasion of France
Invasion of France1940
Supports Rundstedts Army Group A in its invasion of France
Battle of Britain10 July 1940
Commands Luftflotte 3 during attacks on Britain.
Battle of Britain10 July 1940
Coordinates bomber and fighter operations from bases in occupied France.
1944
Dismissal1944
Dismissed after failing to provide 100 sorties during D-Day
1945
Trial1945
Tried for war crimes but acquited & released in 1948
Titles and roles
Commander · Commander of Condor Legion · Commander of Luftflotte 3 · Field Marshal · General Field Marshal · Commander Luftflotte 3
Record provenance
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