Alfred Jodl

ModernGeneralGermany1890 — 1946

Chief of Operations executed at Nuremberg.

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Quick Facts

Born

1890

Died

1946

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)62

Political (20%)34

Influence (20%)56

Legacy (20%)48

Leadership (15%)54

Strategy (15%)66

Total Score52.1

Alfred Jodl — Complete Timeline

1939 AD

Appointment as Chief of Operations at OKWPolitical Action◆ Major

Jodl was appointed Chief of the Operations Staff of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (OKW). He was responsible for planning and coordinating military operations under Hitler's direction. He played a key role in the planning of major campaigns, including the invasion of the Soviet Union.

World War IIMilitary CommandNazi Germany

Impact: global

1940 AD

Planning of Operation BarbarossaWar◆ Major

Jodl was involved in the planning of Operation Barbarossa, the German invasion of the Soviet Union. He helped draft the directive for the campaign, which began in June 1941. The invasion led to massive casualties and the expansion of the war in the East.

World War IIEastern FrontInvasion

Impact: globaldestructive

1945 AD

Signing of the Surrender of GermanyPolitical Action◆ Major

Jodl signed the instrument of unconditional surrender of German forces on May 7, 1945, at Reims, France. He acted on behalf of the German high command. This surrender ended hostilities in Europe, though it was later ratified in Berlin.

World War IISurrenderEnd of War

Impact: globaltragic

1946 AD

Nuremberg Trial and ExecutionPolitical Action◆ Major

Jodl was tried at the International Military Tribunal in Nuremberg for conspiracy, crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity. He was found guilty on all counts and sentenced to death. He was executed by hanging on October 16, 1946.

Nuremberg TrialsWar CrimesExecution

Impact: globaltragic