Werner von Blomberg
Werner Eduard Fritz von Blomberg was a German field marshal and politician who served as the first Minister of War in Nazi Germany from 1933 to 1938. Blomberg had served as Chief of the Truppenamt, equivalent to the German General Staff, during the Weimar Republic from 1927 to 1929.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- Stargard
- Educated at
- Royal Prussian Main Cadet Institute
- Awards
- 🏆 Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918🏆 Iron Cross🏆 Pour le Mérite🏆 Albert Order🏆 Golden Party Badge
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1878
Born
Birth1946
Died
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