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The German High Command (OKW) was the supreme military leadership during World War II, overseeing the Wehrmacht’s operations. Led by Wilhelm Keitel, it coordinated strategic decisions, though often influenced by Adolf Hitler. The OKW played a key role in military planning but struggled with conflicting directives and inefficiency.

The Grave of Grand Amiral Erich Raeder – Commander of the Kriegsmarine – Nordfriedhof Kiel, Germany

Grossadmiral Erich Raeder (1876–1960) was a pivotal figure in 20th-century naval history, serving as the Commander-in-Chief of the …

Posted October 5, 2025 by Patrick

Lager Koralle – German Kriegsmarine Headquarters OKM – Lanke, Germany

In 1943 the Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine relocated to the Bernau / Lanke / Lobetal area bringing command of …

Posted March 18, 2024 (updated March 9, 2025) by Patrick

Kernwerk – German Headquarters at St. Peters – Jersey, United Kingdom

This Kernwerk housed the German Battle Headquarters in case of an invasion of the Island of Jersey, UK. …

Posted January 8, 2024 (updated March 9, 2025) by Patrick

The Grave of Grand Admiral Karl Dönitz – The Last Führer – Waldfriedhof Aumühle, Germany

Karl Dönitz was born in 16 September 1891 in the German town of Grünau. When he was 19 …

Posted June 16, 2023 (updated October 5, 2025) by Patrick

The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Ernst Busch – Cannock Chase, England

Generalfeldmarschall Ernst Busch and Army Group Centre lost 25 full divisions during the battles, 250.000 to 300.000 men. …

Posted December 27, 2022 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Erich von Manstein – Friedhof Dorfmark – Fallingbostel, Germany

Erich von Manstein was one of the most important German generals of WW2. He was Oberleutnant (senior lieutenant) …

Posted October 7, 2022 (updated May 5, 2025) by Patrick

OKH Mauerwald – Germany’s Army High Command in Mamerki, Poland

Only 18 km from the Wolf’s Lair lies das Oberkommando des Heeres im Mauerwald or in short OKH …

Posted January 13, 2022 (updated November 8, 2025) by Patrick

The Wolf’s lair – Wolfsschanze- Hitler’s Headquarters, Gierloz Poland

The Wolfsschanze / Wolf’s Lair was named after the self-given nickname of Adolf Hitler, Wolf. On 21 June …

Posted August 29, 2021 (updated June 25, 2025) by Patrick

Masurian Canal, Lock Górne - Leśniewo Poland

The Masurian Canal. Locks Górne and Dolne in Leśniewo – Poland

During the Prussian reign ideas of a waterway between the Baltic Sea and the Masurian lakes were formed. …

Posted December 25, 2019 (updated November 26, 2025) by Patrick

Field Marshal Erwin Rommel Suicide Memorial Stone – Blaustein, Germany

On 14 October 1944, two Generals came to pick up Erwin Rommel at his home. Rommel said farewell …

Posted August 26, 2017 (updated February 22, 2025) by Pascal

The Grave of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel at Herrlingen Cemetery – Blaustein, Germany

At Herrlingen Cemetery in Blaustein, Germany, is the grave of Field Marshall Erwin Rommel, who was one of …

Posted August 10, 2017 (updated June 29, 2025) by Pascal

Dunkirk WW2 – Operation Dynamo – Evacuation of the British Expeditionary Force BEF, 1940 – France

From May the 26th until the 4th of June in 1940 the British fought fiercely to evacuate their …

Posted July 12, 2017 (updated April 27, 2025) by Patrick

OKH Headquarters Maybach I and the Zeppelin bunker – Wünsdorf-Zossen, Germany

To restructure the German Army Command, Hitler founded the OKH and OKW organisations. Both commands were stationed in …

Posted September 18, 2016 (updated February 16, 2025) by Pascal

The Führerbunker under the Reich’s Chancellery – Wilhelmstrasse, Berlin, Germany

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Posted October 14, 2015 (updated February 15, 2025) by Pascal

Fuhrerhauptquartier Wolfsschlucht 1 Bruly-De-Pesche, Couvin, Belgium

Fuhrerhauptquartier Wolfsschlucht 1, Brûly-De-Pesche, Couvin, Belgium

On June 6th 1940, Hitler and his general staff observed the advance of the German forces through France …

Posted June 25, 2014 (updated February 14, 2025) by Pascal

Fuhrerhauptquartier Wolfsschlucht 2, Margival – Laffaux France

Situated along the railway line Laon-Paris in the thick wooded area surrounding Margival, this steep sided valley proved …

Posted October 1, 2013 (updated February 14, 2025) by Pascal

The Berghof, Adolf Hitler’s residence under the Eagles Nest – Obersalzberg, Berchtesgaden, Germany

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Posted November 28, 2012 (updated April 29, 2025) by Patrick