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Alfred Keller
Alfred Keller (19 September 1882 – 11 February 1974) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during the Second World War who commanded the ''Luftflotte 1''. His career in the Imperial German Armed Forces began in 1897; he served as a bomber pilot in World War I. Keller died in Berlin. He was buried at the Waldfriedhof Zehlendorf. Awards * Iron Cross (1914), II. and I. Class * House Order of Hohenzollern, Knights' Cross with Swords * Bavarian Military Merit Order, 4th Class with swords and crown * General Honour Decoration for Bravery (Hesse) * Pilot’s Badge German Empire * Pour le Mérite (4 December 1917) * Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th to 2rd Class * Combined Pilots-Observation Badge in Gold with Diamonds * Clasp to the Iron Cross II. and I. Class * Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 June 1940 as ''General der Flieger'' and commanding general of the IV. ''Fliegerkorps' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bochum
Bochum ( , also , ; wep, Baukem) is a city in North Rhine-Westphalia. With a population of 364,920 (2016), is the sixth largest city (after Cologne, Düsseldorf, Dortmund, Essen and Duisburg) of the most populous Germany, German federal state of North Rhine-Westphalia and the List of cities in Germany by population, 16th largest city of Germany. On the Ruhr Heights (''Ruhrhöhen'') hill chain, between the rivers Ruhr (river), Ruhr to the south and Emscher to the north (tributaries of the Rhine), it is the second largest city of Westphalia after Dortmund, and the fourth largest city of the Ruhr after Dortmund, Essen and Duisburg. It lies at the centre of the Ruhr, Germany's largest urban area, in the Rhine-Ruhr, Rhine-Ruhr Metropolitan Region, and belongs to the Arnsberg (region), region of Arnsberg. Bochum is the sixth largest and one of the southernmost cities in the Low German dialect area. There are nine institutions of higher education in the city, most notably the Ruhr Unive ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Honour Decoration For Bravery (Hesse)
The General Honour Decoration (german: link=no, Allgemeines Ehrenzeichen) was a civil and military decoration of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. Established 25 September 1843, the medal could be awarded to recognize several different accomplishments or merits. The reason for the award of the medal was determined by the inscription on the reverse of the medal, with the obverse bearing the effigy of the reigning Grand Duke of Hesse. Recipients of the Hessian Bravery Medal (Hessische Tapferkeitsmedaille) *Philipp, Landgrave of Hesse Philipp, Prince and Landgrave of Hesse (6 November 1896 – 25 October 1980) was head of the Electoral House of Hesse from 1940 to 1980. He joined the Nazi Party in 1930, and, when they gained power with the appointment of Adolf Hitler as Chancel ... * Hauptmann Curt von Brandenstein, 1879-1964, Pour le Me'rite 26.9.1918 Leibregiment Grossherzogin (3. Grossherzoglich Hessisches) Nr.117 References * Notes {{Orders of Imperial Germany Orders, decoratio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Air Division (Germany)
4. Flieger DivisionFor an explanation of the meaning of Luftwaffe unit designation see Luftwaffe Organisation (4th Air Division) was one of the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. It was formed on 1 August 1938 in Munich from the Höheren Fliegerkommandeur 5. The Division was redesignated 21. Flieger-Division on 1 November 1938 and relocated to Braunschweig and again renamed to 4. Flieger Division on 1 February 1939. The unit was relocated to Düsseldorf on 1 October 1939 and redesignated IV. Fliegerkorps on 11 October 1939 and reformed again in June 1943 in Smolensk. Commanders * Generalmajor Hellmuth Bieneck, 1 August 1938 – 31 January 1939 * General der Flieger Alfred Keller, 1 February 1939 – 11 October 1939 * Generalmajor Josef Punzert, June 1943 – 30 June 1943 * Generalleutnant Hermann Plocher, 1 July 1943 – 25 August 1943 * Oberst Franz Reuß, 25 August 1943 – 5 April 1945 * Generalmajor Klaus Uebe __NOTOC__ Klaus Ue ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
4th Air Corps (Germany)
IV. FliegerkorpsFor more details see Luftwaffe Organization (4th Air Corps) was formed 11 October 1939 in Düsseldorf from the 4. Flieger-Division. The Corps was disbanded on 16 September 1944 and its '' Stab'' formed the ''Kommandierenden General der Deutschen Luftwaffe in Dänemark'' (commanding general of the German Luftwaffe in Denmark). Commanding officers *Generaloberst Alfred Keller, 11 October 1939 – 19 August 1940 *General der Flieger Kurt Pflugbeil, 20 August 1940 – 24 August 1943 *General der Flieger Rudolf Meister, 4 September 1943 – 16 September 1944 Chiefs of staff *Oberst Alexander Holle, 11 October 1939 – 19 December 1939 *Oberst Josef Kammhuber Josef Kammhuber (August 19, 1896 – January 25, 1986) was a career officer in the Luftwaffe and post-World War II German Air Force. During World War II, he was the first general of night fighters in the Luftwaffe. Kammhuber created the night ..., 19 December 1939 – 27 December 1939 *Oberst Alexander Holl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hellmuth Bieneck
Hellmuth is both a masculine German given name and a surname. Notable people with the name include: Given name: * Hellmuth Heye (1895–1970), German admiral and politician * Hellmuth Hirth (1886–1938), German engineer who founded engine manufacturing companies * Hellmuth Karasek (1934–2015), German journalist, literary critic, novelist and author * Hellmuth Mäder (1908–1984), German general * Hellmuth von Mücke (1881–1957), German Navy officer, pacifist writer * Hellmuth Reymann (1892–1988), German Army officer * Hellmuth Walter (1900–1980), German engineer who pioneered research into rocket engines and gas turbines * Hellmuth Wolff (organ builder) (1937–2013), Canadian organ builder Surname: * Isaac Hellmuth (1819–1901), founder of Huron University College and the University of Western Ontario * Otto Hellmuth (1896–1968), member of the Nazi party * Phil Hellmuth (born 1964), American poker player Companies * Gert Hellmuth GmbH, designer and manufacturer of je ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Naval Institute Press
The United States Naval Institute (USNI) is a private non-profit military association that offers independent, nonpartisan forums for debate of national security issues. In addition to publishing magazines and books, the Naval Institute holds several annual conferences. The Naval Institute is based in Annapolis, Maryland. Established in 1873, the Naval Institute claimed "almost 50,000 members" in 2020, mostly active and retired personnel of the United States Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. The organization also has members in over 90 countries. The organization has no official or funding ties to the United States Naval Academy or the U.S. Navy, though it is based on the grounds of the Naval Academy through permission granted by a 1936 Act of Congress. History The U.S. Naval Institute was formed on October 9, 1873 by fifteen naval officers gathered at the U.S. Naval Academy's Department of Physics and Chemistry building in Annapolis to discuss, among other topics, the impli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
University Press Of Kansas
The University Press of Kansas is a publisher located in Lawrence, Kansas. Operated by The University of Kansas, it represents the six state universities in the US state of Kansas: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University (K-State), Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas (KU), and Wichita State University. History The press was established in 1946, with major reorganizations in 1967 and 1976. Today, it operates as a consortium with representation from each of the participating universities. The press is located on the west portion of the KU campus. The press publishes work on American politics (including the presidency, American political thought, and public policy), military history and intelligence studies, American history (especially political, cultural, intellectual, and western), environmental policy and history, American studies, film studies, law and legal history, Indigenous studies, and books about Kansas and the Mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kansas University Press
The University Press of Kansas is a publisher located in Lawrence, Kansas. Operated by The University of Kansas, it represents the six state universities in the US state of Kansas: Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University (K-State), Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas (KU), and Wichita State University. History The press was established in 1946, with major reorganizations in 1967 and 1976. Today, it operates as a consortium with representation from each of the participating universities. The press is located on the west portion of the KU campus. The press publishes work on American politics (including the presidency, American political thought, and public policy), military history and intelligence studies, American history (especially political, cultural, intellectual, and western), environmental policy and history, American studies, film studies, law and legal history, Indigenous studies, and books about Kansas and the Midw ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The White Rose Of Finland
The Order of the White Rose of Finland ( fi, Suomen Valkoisen Ruusun ritarikunta; sv, Finlands Vita Ros’ orden) is one of three official orders in Finland, along with the Order of the Cross of Liberty, and the Order of the Lion of Finland. The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders. The orders are administered by boards consisting of a chancellor, a vice-chancellor and at least four members. The orders of the White Rose of Finland and the Lion of Finland have a joint board. History The Order of the White Rose of Finland was established by Gustaf Mannerheim in his capacity as regent (temporary head of state) on January 28, 1919. The name comes from the nine roses argent in the coat of arms of Finland. The order's rules and regulations were confirmed on May 16, 1919, and its present rules date from June 1, 1940. The revised scale of ranks was confirmed most recently in 1985. The original decorations were designed by Akseli Gallen-Kallela. The swastika ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
General Der Flieger
''General der Flieger'' ( en, General of the aviators) was a General of the branch rank of the Luftwaffe (air force) in Nazi Germany. Until the end of World War II in 1945, this particular general officer rank was on three-star level (OF-8), equivalent to a US Lieutenant general. The "General of the branch" ranks of the Luftwaffe were in 1945: * General of parachute troops * General of anti-aircraft artillery * General of the aviators * General of air force communications troops * General of the air force The rank was equivalent to the General of the branch ranks of the '' Heer'' (army) as follows: ;Heer: * General of artillery * General of mountain troops * General of infantry * General of cavalry * General of the communications troops * General of panzer troops (armoured troops) * General of engineers * General of the medical corps * General of the veterinary corps ;Other services: The rank was also equivalent to the German three-star ranks: * Admiral of the ''Krie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Front Flying Clasp Of The Luftwaffe
The Front Flying Clasp of the Luftwaffe (german: Frontflugspange) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to aircrew and certain other Luftwaffe personnel in recognition of the number of operational flights flown. It was instituted by ''Reichsmarschall'' Hermann Göring on 30 January 1941. It was awarded in Bronze, Silver, and Gold with an upgrade to include diamonds possible. Pennants suspended from the clasp indicated the number of missions obtained in a given type of aircraft. Front Flying Clasps were issued for missions completed in the following Luftwaffe aircraft: *Day Fighters *Night Fighters *Long Range Night Fighters *Heavy Fighters *Air to Ground Support Fighters *Bombers *Reconnaissance *Transport and Glider The different clasps were inaugurated on: *30 January 1941 for the Front Flying Clasp *26 June 1942 for the Pennant to the Gold Front Flying Clasp *29 April 1944 for the Pennant with number of mission Design All badges are formed of a central d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Combined Pilots-Observation Badge
The Pilot/Observer Badge (german: Flugzeugführer- und Beobachterabzeichen) was a World War II German military decoration awarded to Luftwaffe service personnel who had already been awarded the Pilot's Badge and Observer Badge. It was instituted on 26 March 1936 by the Commander in Chief of the Luftwaffe Hermann Göring. It was worn on the lower part of the left breast pocket of the service tunic, underneath the Iron Cross 1st Class if awarded. It was to replace the older 1933 Aircrew Badge. The badge was originally manufactured in bronze, and later zinc. The badge can be distinguished from the Pilot's Badge by the gold wreath; the Pilot's Badge had a silver wreath. There was also a cloth version of the badge which used embroidered bullion for the officer's version and cotton for the NCO's version. The presentation case was dark blue, with a blue satin top liner and a blue velvet bottom liner on the inside. Badge in Gold with Diamonds The exclusive variant of the Pilot/Observ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
