1 January 1942Commander of Eighty 6th Infantry DivisionHelmuth Otto Ludwig Weidling
While on the Eastern Front, Weidling is appointed to Commander of the 86th Infantry Division
Historical records for Germany in 1942, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
While on the Eastern Front, Weidling is appointed to Commander of the 86th Infantry Division
While on the Eastern Front, Weidling is appointed to Commander of the 86th Infantry Division
The Allies recapture Bardia
Britain, the USA, China & 22 Allies agree not to make a separate peace with Germany
Fails to capture Leningrad & is dismissed by Hitler
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army
Appointed Commander of the Ninth Army
Consolidates the front during the retreat from Moscow
During the Wannsee Conference the procedures of the elimination of the European Jews are discussed, shortly after this conference, the elimination camps of Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau begin their work
Chairs the Conference which sets in motion the "Final Solution of the Jewish question"
The Conference sets in motion the "Final Solution of the Jewish question". During the Wannsee Conference the procedures of the elimination of the European Jews are discussed, shortly after this conference, the elimination camps of Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau begin their work
This record states: A surviving copy of the minutes of this meeting was found by the Allies in 1947.
This record states: During the Wannsee Conference the procedures of the elimination of the European Jews are discussed, shortly after this conference, the elimination camps of Chelmno, Belzec, Sobibor, Treblinka, Majdanek and Auschwitz-Birkenau begin their work.
This record states: During the conference, there was a discussion held by a group of German Nazi officials to decide on the "Final Solution of the Jewish Question."
This record states: The Conference sets in motion the "Final Solution of the Jewish question".
The Allies are forced back to Agedabia
Agedabia is captured by the Germans
Agedabia is captured by the Germans
150 houses are burned to the ground, 8 people are shot dead
"the result of the war will be the complete annihilation of the Jews". Celebrates his 9th anniversary of power
Moves the 6th Army HQ to Kharkov
The Russians under Timosheko lay siege to Kharkov but call it off after 2 months
Moves the 6th Army HQ to Kharkov
The Eighth Army is forced to withdraw to the Gazala line
Commands the U-boat force when four-rotor M4 Enigma is introduced for Atlantic submarine traffic.
Appointed Lieutenant General in the Afrika Korps
Appointed Lieutenant General in the Afrika Korps
Forces all Jews to wear a star & have their passports marked with a J
The Allies evacuate Dernia & Rommel stops between Mechili & the coast
Completes the capture of Cyrenaica
Traps a large number of Russian units, the line is closed with 26,000 Russians dead. Begins to attack the Russians in order to hold Rzhev & stop the Russian advance
Appointed Colonel General
Appointed Colonel General
Awarded the Oak Leaf to the Knights Cross
By the end of Feb there are over 1 million German losses. By the end of Feb German forces are driven 200 miles from Moscow
Promoted to the rank of Major General (Generalmajor)
Promoted to the rank of Major General (Generalmajor)
By the end of Feb German forces are driven 200 miles from Moscow
Russian forces are trapped & then destroyed
Presents Hitler's plans for the conquest of the Caucasus & Russia up the Volga
Appointed Chief of Staff of the 6th Army
Appointed Chief of Staff of the 6th Army
Appointed Commander in Chief for the West, replaces Witzleben
Appointed Commander in Chief for the West, replaces Witzleben
Dismissed because the 6th Army had not counter-attacked enough at the siege of Kharkov
The main Eastern Front remains under OKH operational control while Jodl's OKW staff directs other theatres.
By spring of 1942, Operation Reinhard began the systematic extermination of the Jews, although hundreds of thousands already had been killed by death squads and in mass pogroms
Code name given to the Nazi plan to murder Polish Jews in the General Government, marks the beginning of the most deadly phase of the Holocaust, the use of extermination camps
Appointed Major General
Appointed Major General
Directs the command of the West under the OKW & the East under the OKH
Appointed Member of OKH Fuhrer Reserve
Directs the command of the West under the OKW & the East under the OKH
Appointed Member of OKH Fuhrer Reserve
Jodl's operations staff assumes broader responsibility for theatres facing the Western Allies outside the main Eastern Front.
Named in memory of Reinhard Heydrich, coordinator of the Endlosung der Judenfrage (Final Solution of the Jewish Question), extermination of the Jews living in the European countries occupied by the German 3rd Reich
By spring of 1942, Operation Reinhard began the systematic extermination of the Jews, although hundreds of thousands already had been killed by death squads and in mass pogroms
Code name given to the Nazi plan to murder Polish Jews in the General Government, marks the beginning of the most deadly phase of the Holocaust, the use of extermination camps.
During the operation, as many as two million people are murdered in Belzec, Sobibor and Treblinka, almost all of whom were Jews.
Named in memory of Reinhard Heydrich, coordinator of the Endlosung der Judenfrage (Final Solution of the Jewish Question), extermination of the Jews living in the European countries occupied by the German 3rd Reich.
Appointed Plenipotentiary for Labour Allocation
Appointed Plenipotentiary for Labour Allocation
By spring of 1942, Operation Reinhard began the systematic extermination of the Jews, although hundreds of thousands already had been killed by death squads and in mass pogroms
Dismissed because the 6th Army had not counter-attacked enough at the siege of Kharkov
Jodl becomes the principal OKW operational adviser for campaigns against the Western Allies and peripheral theatres.
Army Group Centre would conduct holding attacks, Army Group North would capture Leningrad and link with Finland, and Army Group South would capture the Caucasus.
Hitler laid out the elements of the plan now known as "Case Blue" (Fall Blau) in Fuhrer Directive No. 41.
Hitler's HQ issues orders for the "final victory in the East."
The directive set the 1942 summer campaign's goals on Germany's Eastern Front.
Hitler laid out the elements of the plan now known as "Case Blue" (Fall Blau) in Fuhrer Directive No. 41. The directive stated the main goals of the 1942 summer campaign on Germany's Eastern Front: holding attacks for Army Group (AG) Centre, the capture of Leningrad and the link-up with Finland for AG North, and the capture of the Caucasus region for Army Group South
Submits plans to von Bock to eliminate the Barvenkovo salient
Timoshenko breaks through Heitzs VIII Corps to within 12 miles of Kharkov
Timoshenko breaks through Heitzs VIII Corps to within 12 miles of Kharkov
Strikes at the Barvenkovo salient, as ordered by Hitler
The "Barvenkovo mousetrap" is sprung by Kleist & Paulus, 240,000 Russians are taken
The "Barvenkovo mousetrap" is sprung by Kleist & Paulus, 240,000 Russians are taken
Timoshenko calls off his offensive after Kleists advance into the Barvenko salient
The "Barvenkovo mousetrap" is sprung by Kleist & Paulus, 240,000 Russians are taken
Rommel sends his armour south of Bir-Hakeim to outflank the British
Commences the invasion of Libya
After the plans for the Final Solution are laid down at the Wannsee conference, Heydrich is attacked by members of the Czech underground resistance
Awarded the Knights Cross after the siege of Kharkhov
Jodl's staff oversees strategic planning for the defence of occupied Norway against possible Allied attack.
Dies after an attack by the Czech resistence, 3 Czech parachutists with British support in an open car
The Czech resistence assassinates Heydrich, "the Protector of Bohemia"
USA declares war on Bulgaria, Hungary and Romania
Ordered by Hitler after the assassination of Reinard Heydrich. Lidice is raized to the ground. 189 men are shot &184 women are sent to Ravensbruck
Captures Burluk
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Captures Tobruk then plans to move onto the Suez Canal
Captures Tobruk and drives toward Egypt, creating the greatest Axis threat to the Suez Canal.
Arrives at Rommels HQ & reluctantly agrees to his continuation into Egypt
Rommel captures Mersa Matruh
Rommel captures Mersa Matruh
Rommel captures Mersa Matruh
Sweeps forward to the south of Kursk
The German offensive commenced on 28 June 1942, with 4th Panzer Army starting its drive towards Voronezh. Due to a chaotic Soviet retreat, the Germans were able to advance rapidly, restoring Wehrmacht confidence for the upcoming major offensive
Case Blue is a continuation of the previous years Operation Barbarossa, intended to knock the Soviet Union out of the war, and involved a two-pronged attack against the oil fields of Baku as well as an advance in the direction of Stalingrad along the Volga
River, to cover the flanks of the advance towards Baku
The German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) 1942 strategic summer offensive in southern Russia between 28 June and 24 November 1942.
The German offensive commenced on 28 June 1942, with 4th Panzer Army starting its drive towards Voronezh. Due to a chaotic Soviet retreat, the Germans were able to advance rapidly, restoring Wehrmacht confidence for the upcoming major offensive.
Case Blue is a continuation of the previous years Operation Barbarossa, intended to knock the Soviet Union out of the war, and involved a two-pronged attack against the oil fields of Baku as well as an advance in the direction of Stalingrad along the Volga
River, to cover the flanks of the advance towards Baku
The German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) 1942 strategic summer offensive in southern Russia between 28 June and 24 November 1942.
The German offensive commenced on 28 June 1942, with 4th Panzer Army starting its drive towards Voronezh. Due to a chaotic Soviet retreat, the Germans were able to advance rapidly, restoring Wehrmacht confidence for the upcoming major offensive.
The German Armed Forces (Wehrmacht) 1942 strategic summer offensive in southern Russia between 28 June and 24 November 1942.
The operation was a continuation of the previous years Operation Barbarossa, intended to knock the Soviet Union out of the war.
and involved a two-pronged attack against the oil fields of Baku as well as an advance in the direction of Stalingrad along the Volga River, to cover the flanks of the advance towards Baku.
Rommel reaches El Alamein, the Axis army's most advanced position in Egypt.
Crosses the Donetz toward the oil centres of the Caucus
Rommel recaptures Bardia for the 2nd time
Captures Bir-Hakeim
The Allies capture Bardia
Captures Benghazi
Captures Bir-Hakeim
Captures Gazala by destroying 250-300 British tanks
The Allies capture Bardia
Appointed Field Marshal after the Capture of Tobruk
Appointed Field Marshal after the Capture of Tobruk
Jodl monitors OKW planning for the defence of occupied France against an expected Allied return.
Launched by Hitler to advance on Stalingrad & cut off Timoshenkos troops
Attacks at El Alamein after reaching Egypt, but is stopped before he can advance toward the Suez Canal.
Manstein captures Sevastopol
Manstein captures Sevastopol
Manstein captures Sevastopol
Meets von Bock after the capture of Sevastopol & the success at Kharkohov
Auchinleck breaks up attacks by exhausted German armour on Ruweisat Ridge during the First Battle of El Alamein.
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Forward elements of 4th Panzer Army had reached the Don River near Voronezh and became embroiled in the battle to capture the city
Reaches Voronezh
As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock
As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock
As part of the second phase of the operation, on 9 July, Army Group South was split into Army Group A and B with Wilhelm List appointed as commander of Army Group A in place of von Bock
Hitler and von Bock, commander of Army Group South, argued over the next steps in the operation. The heated debate, and continuing Soviet counterattacks, which tied down 4th Panzer Army until 13 July, caused Hitler to lose his temper and dismiss von Bock
Hitler and von Bock, commander of Army Group South, argued over the next steps in the operation. The heated debate, and continuing Soviet counterattacks, which tied down 4th Panzer Army until 13 July, caused Hitler to lose his temper and dismiss von Bock
Hitler and von Bock, commander of Army Group South, argued over the next steps in the operation. The heated debate, and continuing Soviet counterattacks, which tied down 4th Panzer Army until 13 July, caused Hitler to lose his temper and dismiss von Bock
Hitler and von Bock, commander of Army Group South, argued over the next steps in the operation. The heated debate, and continuing Soviet counterattacks, which tied down 4th Panzer Army until 13 July, caused Hitler to lose his temper and dismiss von Bock
The Court handed down an enormous number of death sentences under Judge-President Roland Freisler
Hitler moves his HQ to Vinnitsa in the Ukraine
Bock has been dismissed & Paulus placed in charge of capturing Stalingrad
The Germans began to suffer logistics difficulties, which slowed down the tempo of the advance. The German 6th Army was continually delayed by fuel shortages. Eight days later, on 20 July, shortages of fuel were still undermining operations, leaving many units unable to execute their orders
Anti-partisan operation centreed on the Chechivichi region of Belarus begun
The Germans began to suffer logistics difficulties, which slowed down the tempo of the advance. The German 6th Army was continually delayed by fuel shortages. Eight days later, on 20 July, shortages of fuel were still undermining operations, leaving many units unable to execute their orders
Hoth is ordered to move to the Don, the target is the oil wells rather than Stalingrad
The Germans began to suffer logistics difficulties, which slowed down the tempo of the advance. The German 6th Army was continually delayed by fuel shortages. Eight days later, on 20 July, shortages of fuel were still undermining operations, leaving many units unable to execute their orders
With air support from the Ju 87s of Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, Lists Army Group A recaptured Rostov, the "gate to the Caucasus"
Extends Operation Blue for the 6th Army to occupy Stalingrad & invade the Caucasus
With air support from the Ju 87s of Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, Lists Army Group A recaptured Rostov, the "gate to the Caucasus"
With air support from the Ju 87s of Sturzkampfgeschwader 77, Lists Army Group A recaptured Rostov, the "gate to the Caucasus"
Extends Operation Blue for the 6th Army to occupy Stalingrad & invade the Caucasus
Extends Operation Blue for the 6th Army to occupy Stalingrad & invade the Caucasus
Captures Novocherkasak
The Germans capture Rostov
The style of the Head of State was changed to Fuhrer des Groadeutschen Reiches (Leader of the Greater German Reich)
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
Commands the 4th Panzer Army at the Battle of Kursk
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
Reaches Kotelnikovo 125 miles south west of Stalingrad
Helps capture Kalach near Stalingrad
Placed in full charge of capturing Stalingrad after the dismissal of Bock
German forces capture Sebestopol
Bock is dismissed by the OKW
Dismisses Bock because of his dissaproval of the reorganisation of Army Group Centre
Appointed Field Marshal
Appointed Field Marshal
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
Plans are completed for the German occupation of France
Splits Army Group South into 2, Army Group A to go into the Caucasus & Army Group B
Jodl advises Hitler on the strategic consequences of the changing Axis position in North Africa.
Opposes Hitler's plans to split Operation Blue into 2 parts
Diverts some of the forces from Operation Blue so that the Caucasus can be captured
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
Plans are completed for the German occupation of France
German forces capture the Russian garrison at Sebastopol
The splitting of Army Group South enabled the launching of Operation Edelweiss and Operation Fischreiher, the two main thrusts of the Army Groups. Both groups had to achieve their objectives simultaneously.
The success of the initial advance was such that Hitler ordered the 4th Panzer Army south to assist the First Panzer Army to cross the lower Don river.
This assistance was not needed and Kleist later complained that 4th Panzer Army clogged the roads and that if they had carried on toward Stalingrad, they could have taken it in July.
When it turned north again two weeks later, the Soviets had gathered enough forces together at Stalingrad to check its advance
Helps capture Kalach near Stalingrad
Reaches Maikop, Grozny, Batumi & Baku all appear to be within grasp
Krasnodar was captured and German mountain troops hoisted the Nazi flag on the highest mountain of the Caucasus, Mount Elbrus
Jodl's staff reviews the Dieppe raid as evidence of future Allied amphibious threats to Western Europe.
The Swastika is raised over Mount Elbrus
The Swastika is raised over Mount Elbrus
Leads the 16th Panzer Division across the River Don
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army reach the Volga north of Stalingrad
Carpet bombs Stalingrad with 1,600 sorties & 1,000 tons of bombs
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army crossed the Don and Army Group B established a defensive line on one of its bends.The 6th Army reached the northern suburbs of Stalingrad later that day, beginning the Battle of Stalingrad
The 6th Army reach the Volga north of Stalingrad
After the Luftwaffe attack Stalingrad & kill 40,000 Pauluss 6th Army attack
After the Luftwaffe attack Stalingrad & kill 40,000 Pauluss 6th Army attack
After the Luftwaffe attack Stalingrad & kill 40,000 Pauluss 6th Army attack
Orders the capture of the Grozny oilfields in the Caucus
Serves on Rommel's staff during the failed Axis attack at Alam Halfa.
Wounded in battle & returned to Germany for treatment
Attacks the Alam Halfa line in a final attempt to break through toward the Nile Delta and the Suez Canal.
Rommel attacks south of El Alamein at Alam Halfa, attempting to renew the Axis advance toward Suez.
Rommel fails to break through the British line south of El Alamein during the Battle of Alam Halfa.
Rommel's renewed attack near Alam Halfa is contained by the British defence.
Believing that the main Soviet threat had been eliminated, short of oil and needing to meet all the of Case Blue, Hitler makes changes to the Fuhrer Directive No. 45: reorganized Army Group South into two.
smaller Army Groups, A and B; directed Army Group A to advance to the Caucasus and capture the oil fields (Operation Edelweis); directed Army Group B to attack towards the Volga and Stalingrad (Operation Fischreiher).
Should proceed with "fanatic energy". Advocates construction of a concrete coastal wall in north west France
Hitler orders Keitel to build defences in north west France with "fanatical energy"
Attacks Stalingrad from the south West
Diverted to the Stalingrad Front with 1,200 planes
Appointed Chief of Staff of the OB West
Appointed Chief of Staff of the OB West
45: reorganized Army Group South into two smaller Army Groups, A and B; directed Army Group A to advance to the Caucasus and capture the oil fields (Operation Edelweis); directed Army Group B to attack towards the Volga and Stalingrad (Operation Fischreiher)
Believing that the main Soviet threat had been eliminated, short of oil and needing to meet all the of Case Blue, Hitler makes changes to the Fuhrer Directive No.
Logistics lines were already at breaking point with ammunition and fuel shortages most apparent and it would be impossible to advance using the conservative supply rates he demanded.
The new directive created enormous logistical difficulties, with Hitler expecting both Army Groups to advance along different routes.
There is no evidence Hitler was opposed by, or received complaints from Franz Halder, the Chief of the General Staff, or anyone else, about the directive until August 1942.
45: reorganized Army Group South into two smaller Army Groups, A and B; directed Army Group A to advance to the Caucasus and capture the oil fields (Operation Edelweis); directed Army Group B to attack towards the Volga and Stalingrad (Operation Fischreiher)
Believing that the main Soviet threat had been eliminated, short of oil and needing to meet all the of Case Blue, Hitler makes changes to the Fuhrer Directive No.
Logistics lines were already at breaking point with ammunition and fuel shortages most apparent and it would be impossible to advance using the conservative supply rates he demanded.
The new directive created enormous logistical difficulties, with Hitler expecting both Army Groups to advance along different routes.
There is no evidence Hitler was opposed by, or received complaints from Franz Halder, the Chief of the General Staff, or anyone else, about the directive until August 1942.
The Germans reach Ordzhonikidze, the most easterly part of the invasion
45: reorganized Army Group South into two smaller Army Groups, A and B; directed Army Group A to advance to the Caucasus and capture the oil fields (Operation Edelweis); directed Army Group B to attack towards the Volga and Stalingrad (Operation Fischreiher)
Believing that the main Soviet threat had been eliminated, short of oil and needing to meet all the of Case Blue, Hitler makes changes to the Fuhrer Directive No.
Logistics lines were already at breaking point with ammunition and fuel shortages most apparent and it would be impossible to advance using the conservative supply rates he demanded.
The new directive created enormous logistical difficulties, with Hitler expecting both Army Groups to advance along different routes.
There is no evidence Hitler was opposed by, or received complaints from Franz Halder, the Chief of the General Staff, or anyone else, about the directive until August 1942.
Believing that the main Soviet threat had been eliminated, short of oil and needing to meet all the of Case Blue, Hitler makes changes to the Fuhrer Directive No. 45: reorganized Army Group South into two.
smaller Army Groups, A and B; directed Army Group A to advance to the Caucasus and capture the oil fields (Operation Edelweis); directed Army Group B to attack towards the Volga and Stalingrad (Operation Fischreiher).
Believing that the main Soviet threat had been eliminated, short of oil and needing to meet all the of Case Blue, Hitler makes changes to the Fuhrer Directive No. 45: reorganized Army Group South into two.
smaller Army Groups, A and B; directed Army Group A to advance to the Caucasus and capture the oil fields (Operation Edelweis); directed Army Group B to attack towards the Volga and Stalingrad (Operation Fischreiher).
The raid is defeated but Hitler concludes north west France needs more defences. The Canadians conduct a raid on Dieppe
Rommel calls off the Alam Halfa attack after heavy losses in men, tanks, vehicles and guns.
Rommel is forced to retreat after the failure of the Axis attack at Alam Halfa.
After defeating the last Soviet counter-attacks, 6th Army resumed its offensive on 2 September, linking up with 4th Panzer Army the following day. On 12 September, the Germans entered Stalingrad
After defeating the last Soviet counter-attacks, 6th Army resumed its offensive on 2 September, linking up with 4th Panzer Army the following day. On 12 September, the Germans entered Stalingrad
After defeating the last Soviet counter-attacks, 6th Army resumed its offensive on 2 September, linking up with 4th Panzer Army the following day. On 12 September, the Germans entered Stalingrad
After defeating the last Soviet counter-attacks, 6th Army resumed its offensive on 2 September, linking up with 4th Panzer Army the following day. On 12 September, the Germans entered Stalingrad
After defeating the last Soviet counter-attacks, 6th Army resumed its offensive on 2 September, linking up with 4th Panzer Army the following day. On 12 September, the Germans entered Stalingrad
Orders that the construction of the Atlantic Wall be completed by 1st May 1943
Holds a meeting where he asks for 15,000 strong points to be defended by 300,000 men
In the Chancellery says Russia will be defeated in 1943 by a push in the Spring
Advances across the Volga into the southernmost suburb of Stalingrad
Fails to capture the Black Sea & the oilfields of the Caucasus & is dismissed
1st successful test launching of of thew V2, liquid fuelled rocket
1st successful test launching of of thew V2, liquid fuelled rocket
This record states: As a result, on 10 October 1942, Luftflotte Fours Fliegerkorps IV was ordered to send every available bomber against the oilfields at Grozny.
This record states: He was now down to 232, of which only 129 were combat ready.
This record states: Hitler called for the air offensive to be carried out no later than 14 October, as he required air assets for a major effort at Stalingrad.
This record states: The air fleet was in poor shape by this time.
This record states: Von Richthofen had begun Case Blue with 323 serviceable bombers out of a total of 480.
Hitler issued a Kommandobefehl (Commando Order) that proscribed any Allied personnel captured in commando raids would be executed
Jodl signs the covering memorandum transmitting Hitler's criminal Commando Order.
Jodl's staff transmits a restricted explanation concerning implementation of the Commando Order.
Helps manage Panzer Army Africa staff work during the Second Battle of El Alamein.
Commands 90th Light Africa Division on the Axis line at El Alamein.
Commands Axis forces at El Alamein and fails to break through to the Nile Delta and the Suez Canal.
The British Eighth Army opens the offensive at El Alamein while Georg Stumme commands Axis forces in Rommel's absence.
Commands Axis forces at the start of the Second Battle of El Alamein while Rommel is absent.
Returns from Germany to command Panzer Army Africa during the Second Battle of El Alamein.
Oversees Axis air and supply efforts while the El Alamein battle strains North African logistics.
The Afrika Korps is reduced to 114 tanks but Hitler orders that they must hold its ground
Rommel's armour is badly reduced during the Second Battle of El Alamein while Hitler forbids withdrawal.
The Afrika Korps is reduced to 114 tanks but Hitler orders that they must hold its ground
Commands 15th Panzer Division as Axis armoured strength declines during the battle.
Hitler came to recognise that the capture of the Caucasus oil fields was unlikely before the Russian Winter forced the German forces to take up winter positions. Unable to capture them, he was determined to deny them to the enemy and ordered the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (OKL) to inflict as much damage as possible
Hitler came to recognise that the capture of the Caucasus oil fields was unlikely before the Russian Winter forced the German forces to take up winter positions. Unable to capture them, he was determined to deny them to the enemy and ordered the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (OKL) to inflict as much damage as possible
Hitler came to recognise that the capture of the Caucasus oil fields was unlikely before the Russian Winter forced the German forces to take up winter positions. Unable to capture them, he was determined to deny them to the enemy and ordered the Oberkommando der Luftwaffe (OKL) to inflict as much damage as possible
Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Rommel captures Tobruk. Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Rommel captures Tobruk
Rommel captures Tobruk. Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Rommel begins withdrawing after Montgomery's forces break the Axis position at El Alamein.
After the success of the Allied operation Rommel decides to rereat to Fuka
Rommell decides to withdraw from Tobruk, Hitler forces Rommel to stay. Bernard Montgomery launches an attack on the Deutsches Afrika Korps at Kidney Ridge
Rommell decides to withdraw from Tobruk, Hitler forces Rommel to stay
Rommell decides to withdraw from Tobruk, Hitler forces Rommel to stay
Orders Rommel's army to stand fast despite the collapse of the Axis position at El Alamein.
The Axis army is defeated at El Alamein and retreats westward across Libya.
Is captured during the Axis collapse at the Second Battle of El Alamein.
Begins the retreat from El Alamein after the Axis line is broken.
The Axis troops are forced to rereat
Troops are alerted to the occupation of Vichy France
Jodl evaluates the strategic effect of Allied landings in French North Africa on Axis positions in the Mediterranean.
The British recapture Bardia
Germany occupies the remainder of Vichy France
German troops reach the Spanish border & Mediterranean
German troops advance as far as Toulon
Commands the creation of a bridgehead at Tunis & defends it from advancing Allies
Most of Stalingrad is captured but the 6th Armys flanks are exposed
The Axis loss of Tobruk follows the retreat from El Alamein and weakens Rommel's North African position.
British forces recapture Tobruk after the Axis retreat following the Second Battle of El Alamein.
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city. Hitler forbids any retreat or surrender, they are "liquidated" by 25 January 1943
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad
The Soviet counter-offensive at Stalingrad compelled von Richthofen to once more withdraw his units north to the Volga and bring an end to the aerial offensive
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
The Soviet counter-offensive at Stalingrad compelled von Richthofen to once more withdraw his units north to the Volga and bring an end to the aerial offensive
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad
3rd Romanian Army had been transferred from Caucasus on 10 September, to take over Italian positions on the Don, opposite the Soviet bridgeheads. The Romanians were understrength and had only around six modern anti-tank guns per division.
3rd Romanian Army, on the Don River west of Stalingrad, and 4th Romanian Army, south-east of Stalingrad, had been under constant Soviet attack since September.
Hitler ordered 6th Army to remain on the defensive, rather than try to break out. It was intended the army would be supplied by air, but the quantity of supplies necessary was far beyond the ability of the Luftwaffe to carry. 6th Armys strength diminished and the Soviets gained the upper hand inside the city
The Soviets launched Operation Uranus, a two-pronged counter-offensive against the flanks of 6th Army. With the battle for the city and the exhaustion of 4th Panzer Army, the flanks were mainly guarded by Romanian, Hungarian and Italian soldiers.
The bulk of the German tank reserve, the 48th Panzer Corps, consisted of about 180 tanks, half being obsolete Panzer 35(t)s. The two Romanian armies were routed and 6th Army, with parts of 4th Panzer Army, were encircled in Stalingrad.
OKW upgrades its presence in Africa by creating the XC Army Corps in Tunisia & creating a new 5th Panzer Army headquarters under the command of Colonel General Hans-Jurgen von Arnim
Placed in command of Army Group A
The 6th Army is completely encircled by the Red Army
The 6th Army is completely encircled by the Red Army
The Stalingrad fronts link up, 330,000 Germans are encircled. Hitler orders the 6th Army to hold their position
The south west & Stalingrad fronts link up, 330,000 Germans are encircled. Hitler orders "Where the German Soldier sets his foot, there he remains"
Hitler orders the 6th Army to hold their position
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
The Case Blue offensive saw gains, with an advance into the Caucasus capturing large areas of land and several oil fields. However, the Red Army defeated the Germans at Stalingrad, following Operations Uranus and Little Saturn. This defeat forced the Axis to retreat from the Caucasus. Only the city of Kursk and the Kuban region remained tentatively occupied by Axis troops
The Russians lose 42,000 men. The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
The 4th Battle for Rhzev begins
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Has the task of supporting Paulus, given 1 Luftwaffe, 4 panzer & 6 infantry divisions
Appointed Commander of XXIV Panzer Corps
Appointed Commander of XXIV Panzer Corps
The Allies invade Algeria & Tunisia
Moves HQ to Sicily for an Allied invasion
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Appointed Lieutenant Colonel
Jodl participates in decisions concerning reinforcement of Axis forces in Tunisia after Operation Torch.
Awarded the Knights Cross of the Iron Cross
Joins up with Rommel to defend Tunis with his newly created XC Corps
Following the success of Operation Uranus, the Red Army began Operation Saturn, to cut off Army Group A and all troops east of Rostov.During the German relief operation at Stalingrad, Soviet forces had been redeployed, lesser objectives substituted, and the operation renamed "Little Saturn".
Spearheaded by some of the first Tiger tanks, the offensive got within 48 km (30 mi) of the southern 6th Army front, but the Germans made no attempt to break out.
The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army. A relief operation called Operation Winter Storm began.
The failure was followed by a siege that lasted for almost three months, during which 6th Army was destroyed
Sets the Panzers rolling to relieve Paulus trapped 6th Army. Manstein is 30 miles away from Stalingrad
During the German relief operation at Stalingrad, Soviet forces had been redeployed, lesser objectives substituted, and the operation renamed "Little Saturn".
Following the success of Operation Uranus, the Red Army began Operation Saturn, to cut off Army Group A and all troops east of Rostov.
Spearheaded by some of the first Tiger tanks, the offensive got within 48 km (30 mi) of the southern 6th Army front, but the Germans made no attempt to break out.
The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army. A relief operation called Operation Winter Storm began.
The failure was followed by a siege that lasted for almost three months, during which 6th Army was destroyed
During the German relief operation at Stalingrad, Soviet forces had been redeployed, lesser objectives substituted, and the operation renamed "Little Saturn".
Following the success of Operation Uranus, the Red Army began Operation Saturn, to cut off Army Group A and all troops east of Rostov.
Spearheaded by some of the first Tiger tanks, the offensive got within 48 km (30 mi) of the southern 6th Army front, but the Germans made no attempt to break out.
The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army. A relief operation called Operation Winter Storm began.
The failure was followed by a siege that lasted for almost three months, during which 6th Army was destroyed
Following the success of Operation Uranus, the Red Army began Operation Saturn, to cut off Army Group A and all troops east of Rostov. During the German relief operation at Stalingrad, Soviet forces had been redeployed, lesser objectives substituted, and the operation renamed "Little Saturn". The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army
Following the success of Operation Uranus, the Red Army began Operation Saturn, to cut off Army Group A and all troops east of Rostov. During the German relief operation at Stalingrad, Soviet forces had been redeployed, lesser objectives substituted, and the operation renamed "Little Saturn". The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army
A relief operation called Operation Winter Storm began. Spearheaded by some of the first Tiger tanks, the offensive got within 48 km (30 mi) of the southern 6th Army front, but the Germans made no attempt to break out. The failure was followed by a siege that lasted for almost three months, during which 6th Army was destroyed
Following the success of Operation Uranus, the Red Army began Operation Saturn, to cut off Army Group A and all troops east of Rostov. During the German relief operation at Stalingrad, Soviet forces had been redeployed, lesser objectives substituted, and the operation renamed "Little Saturn".
The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army
The attack fell on Eighth Italian Army and the remnants of 3rd Romanian Army, and led to the destruction of most of Eighth Army.
A relief operation called Operation Winter Storm began. Spearheaded by some of the first Tiger tanks, the offensive got within 48 km (30 mi) of the southern 6th Army front, but the Germans made no attempt to break out. The failure was followed by a siege that lasted for almost three months, during which 6th Army was destroyed
A relief operation called Operation Winter Storm began. Spearheaded by some of the first Tiger tanks, the offensive got within 48 km (30 mi) of the southern 6th Army front, but the Germans made no attempt to break out. The failure was followed by a siege that lasted for almost three months, during which 6th Army was destroyed
Blocked on the Myshkova by the 2nd Guards Army, the German 6th Army cannot break out
Blocked on the Myshkova by the 2nd Guards Army, the German 6th Army cannot break out
Leads Opeartion Winter Storm to support Field Marshal Paulus
Zhukov drives Hoths army back across Kotelnikov
Zhukov drives the Germans back from the north & sth. Supply lines can no longer reach Paulus on land
Defeated in battle & later forced to resign by Hitler
Appointed Commander of the 6th Army
Appointed Commander of the 6th Army
85% of Polish Jews have been transported to concentration camps
The Army Felber is given the responsibility for the occupation of the Medierranean
Responsible for land & air forces & keeping Italy in the war
Adolf Hitler advocates construction of a concrete coastal wall in north west France.
Adolf Hitler constructs a 5000 Km defensive wall to defend the west.
Hitler ordered construction of the Atlantic Wall to proceed with "fanatic energy.."
Over 17 million tons of concrete and 1.2 million tons of steel are used.
Preparations to counter an invasion of Western Europe are limited to the construction, by the Organisation Todt, of impressive fortifications covering the major ports.
The strongest concentration of defences will be at Calais, Cherbourg and Le Havre.
Work begins on construction, mainly French harbours & ports after the siege of Dieppe
In Normandy there are 27 heavy gun emplacements & 20 mobile heavy guns
The strongest part has 93 heavy gun emplacements & 39 mobile heavy guns
Commands the forces defending the Atlantic Wall, Hitler controls the troop movements
Defeats the II US Corps in Tunisia
Defeats the II US Corps in Tunisia
Claims the Luftwaffe can supply the encircled German army at Stalingrad by air
Commands the 4th Panzer Army at the Battle of Stalingrad
Orders heavy bombing of Malta because of its strategic importance to the British
Appointed Brigadier General
Appointed Brigadier General
Captures Barak on the Donets & unites with the 6th Army
Appointed Chief of Army Personnel
Appointed Chief of Army Personnel
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Ninth Army
Appointed Chief of Staff of the Ninth Army
Appointed Chief of Staff of the OB West after the British siege of St Nazaire
Appointed Chief of Staff of the OB West after the British siege of St Nazaire
Appointed Commander in Chief, South
Appointed Commander in Chief, South
Appointed Commander of the 4th Panzer Army
Appointed Commander of the 4th Panzer Army
Appointed Commander of Army Group A created to advance into the Caucasus
Appointed Commander of Army Group A created to advance into the Caucasus
Appointed Commander of the 14th Division Panzer Regiment
Appointed Commander of the 14th Division Panzer Regiment
Appointed Commander of the Mountain Corps XIX in Lapland
Appointed Commander of the Mountain Corps XIX in Lapland
Death of Fritz Todt, killed in an airplane crash
Stalingrad & the Caucasus oil fields are not taken & Halder is dismissed
Witzleben is removed from active command after disputes with the Nazi leadership
His service on the Eastern Front strengthens his opposition to Nazi military and occupation policies
Mass gassing of Jews using Zyklon-B begins at Auschwitz
Appointed General
Appointed General
Entrusted by Hitler to write the history of the 2nd World War
Entrusted by Hitler to write the history of the 2nd World War
Quirnheim becomes increasingly connected with officers opposed to Hitler and the Nazi regime
Treats Poles as "slaves of the Greater German Empire"
At the last moment Hitler decides to cancel Operation Hercules
The Kerch Peninsular, Kharkov, Crimea & Sebastopol are captured
Commands the Soviet winter offensive, von Brauchitsch is dismissed
Holds the Corps bridgehead on the east bank of the Dneiper River
Appointed Major General
Appointed Major General
The NAZIs respond to Heydrichs assassination by massacaring the population of Lidice
Appointed Minister of Armaments
Appointed Minister of Armaments
The Kerch Peninsular, Kharkov, Crimea & Sebastopol are captured
Commands the Soviet winter offensive, von Brauchitsch is dismissed
Holds the Corps bridgehead on the east bank of the Dneiper River
Treats Poles as "slaves of the Greater German Empire"
Quirnheim is promoted to lieutenant colonel during the war
Appointed Reich Commissioner during Germany's occupation of Denmark
Appointed Reich Commissioner during Germany's occupation of Denmark
Witzleben becomes a symbolic senior military figure for officers planning action against Hitler
After dismissal from command Witzleben is placed in retirement but remains important to the military opposition
Appointed Reich Commissioner during Germany's occupation of Denmark
Appointed Reich Commissioner during Germany's occupation of Denmark
Kleist is sent to command troops in the Caucasus in order to capture important oil wells in the area
Hitler decides to step up the defence of north west France. Britain conducts a successful raid in the Loire
Appointed SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer, Captain
Appointed SS-Hauptsturmfuhrer, Captain
Appointed Supreme Commander of the Army
Appointed Supreme Commander of the Army
Quirnheim becomes Head of Staff of the Twenty Fourth Army Corps on the Eastern Front
When the 3rd Battle for Rhzev ends the Russians have casualties of 380,000 dead. Leads the Summer Offensive in the Rzhev sector
Through his brother in law Wilhelm Dieckmann Quirnheim strengthens his links with the German military resistance
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