Ferdinand Schorner

ModernGeneralGermany1892 — 1973

Hitler last field marshal, known for brutal discipline.

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Quick Facts

Born

1892

Died

1973

Country

Germany

Era

Modern

Occupation

General

Score Overview

Military (10%)55

Political (20%)26

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)38

Leadership (15%)34

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score40.4

Ferdinand Schorner — Complete Timeline

1945 AD

Command of Army Group CentreWar◆ Major

Schörner commanded Army Group Centre during the final months of the war. He enforced harsh discipline, ordering summary executions of soldiers who retreated. His forces were defeated by the Soviet offensive in April-May 1945.

Eastern FrontBrutal DisciplineDefeat

Impact: regionaldestructive

Promotion to Field MarshalPolitical Action◆ Major

Schörner was promoted to Generalfeldmarschall on April 5, 1945, becoming the last German field marshal of World War II. This promotion reflected Hitler's trust in his loyalty and brutal methods.

PromotionNazi HierarchyEnd of War

Impact: national

Post-War ImprisonmentPolitical Action◆ Major

After the war, Sch

War CrimesImprisonmentPost-War

Impact: nationaltragic