Ferdinand Jodl
Ferdinand Jodl | |
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Jodl in 1926 | |
| Born | 28 November 1896 Landau, Kingdom of Bavaria, German Empire |
| Died | 9 June 1956 (aged 59) Essen, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | General der Gebirgstruppe |
| Commands | XIX Mountain Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Alfred Jodl (brother) Friedrich Jodl (uncle) |
Ferdinand Alfred Friedrich Jodl (28 November 1896 – 9 June 1956) was a German general during World War II who commanded the Mountain Corps Norway during the Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive. He was the younger brother of Alfred Jodl, Chief of the Operations Staff of the OKW. He was the nephew of philosopher and psychologist Friedrich Jodl at the University of Vienna.