World War II
The German rank of General saw its widest usage during World War II. Due to the massive expansion of the German armed forces (Wehrmacht), a new “wave” of generals was promoted in the 1930s that would lead Germany into war.
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Famous quotes containing the words war ii, world and/or war:
“Today we know that World War II began not in 1939 or 1941 but in the 1920’s and 1930’s when those who should have known better persuaded themselves that they were not their brother’s keeper.”
—Hubert H. Humphrey (1911–1978)
“There will be a world of water shed
Upon the parting of your wives and you.”
—William Shakespeare (1564–1616)
“It is well that war is so terrible: we would grow too fond of it!”
—Robert E. Lee (1807–1870)