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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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 45,195,774 | 23,539 | $450,000 | 234$ |
| Hungary | 1 | 1.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,098 | $160,000 | 118$ |
| Totals | 2 | 54,856,125 | 30,637 | $610,000 | 352$ |
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Hungary:
Wilhelm Keitel was a German field marshal who was executed for war crimes.
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Argentina:
Wilhelm Keitel signed the unconditional surrender of German forces at the end of World War II.
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Dominican Republic:
Wilhelm Keitel represented the German military during the final surrender negotiations.
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North Macedonia:
Wilhelm Keitel was one of the signatories of the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
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Iceland:
Wilhelm Keitel was a military leader who signed the unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany.
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Spain:
Wilhelm Keitel showed his displeasure at seeing the French at the surrender table.
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Russia:
Wilhelm Keitel was the head of the German military command who signed the final act of unconditional surrender.
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Sweden:
General Wilhelm Keitel signed a new document of surrender in Berlin on the night of May 9.
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Monaco:
Wilhelm Keitel signed the unconditional surrender of the German army at the Soviet Union's headquarters in Berlin.
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Venezuela:
Wilhelm Keitel was the highest-ranking officer in the German military and signed the surrender on behalf of Germany.
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