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Johannes Blaskowitz


 

Johannes Blaskowitz (July 10 1883 - February 5 1948) was a German general during World War II. During the Polish September Campaign he commanded the German Eighth Army.

Post War

He was charged with war crimes and tried before a U.S. military court in the High Command Trial, but committed suicide during the trial on February 5, 1948 by jumping out of a window of Nuremberg prison.

Related Topics:
U.S. - Military court - High Command Trial - February 5 - 1948

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