Franz Halder

Franz Ritter von Halder (June 30 1884- April 2 1972) was a German General and the head of the Army General Staff from 1938 until September 1942, when he was dismissed after frequent disagreements with Adolf Hitler.

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June 30 - 1884 - April 2 - 1972 - German - General - Army General Staff - 1938 - 1942 - Adolf Hitler

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Halder was born in Würzburg to General Max Halder. In 1902 he joined the 3rd Royal Bavarian Field Artillery Regiment in München (Munich). He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1904 upon graduation from War School in Munich, then he attended Artillery School (1906-1907) and the Bavarian Staff College (War Academy) (1911-1914), both in Munchen.

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Würzburg - 1902 - Bavaria - Artillery - Regiment - München - Lieutenant - 1904 - 1906 - 1907 - 1911 - 1914

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