Alexander von Falkenhausen
Extent and Medium
[28] p.
Envelope 6/57 ; microfilm reel 061 ; Frames 832 - 863
Scope and Content
"Alexander Ernst Alfred Hermann Freiherr von Falkenhausen (29 October 1878 – 31 July 1966) was a German general and a war criminal. He was an important figure during the Sino-German cooperation to reform the Chinese Army. During World War II Germany ended its support for China and Falkenhausen was forced to withdraw from China. Back in Europe he later became the head of the Nazi military government of Belgium from 1940–44 during its occupation by Germany. He was responsible for ordering the execution of hostages and deportations of Jews in Belgium." -- Wikipedia
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Note(s)
Detailed dates of material: 1935, 1940, 1950-1952, 1957, 1958, 1960.
People
- Falkenhausen, Alexander, Freiherr von, 1878-1966
Subjects
- War criminals--Germany--History--20th century.
- Generals--Germany--Biography.