Wilhelm Keitel
Wilhelm Keitel was a German field marshal during World War II, serving as the chief of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW), the high command of the German armed forces. He was a close advisor to Adolf Hitler and played a significant role in the planning and execution of military operations. Following Germany's defeat, he was captured by Allied forces and was tried at the Nuremberg Trials, where he was found guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. Keitel was executed in 1946. His actions and decisions during the war left a lasting impact on military strategy and post-war Europe.
Born on Sep 22, 1882 (142 years old)
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Generalfeldmarschall Wilhelm Keitel signed the surrender document at the Soviet headquarters in Berlin-Karlshorst.
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Wilhelm Keitel was involved in the signing of the capitulation act in 1945.
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