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  1. Aug 29, 2024 · Werner von Blomberg was a German general and minister of war (1933–38) in the National Socialist government of Adolf Hitler. A career soldier before the Nazi seizure of power, he was one of Hitler’s most loyal officers among the old-line officer corps before being abruptly dismissed from office.

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  2. Werner von Blomberg was promoted to the rank of Generaloberst. 3 Jul 1934. In his Order of the Day, German Minister of War Werner von Blomberg praised Adolf Hitler's soldierly decision and the exemplary courage used to wipe out traitors and mutineers of the Nazi Party SA organization. 20 Apr 1936.

    • 2 Sep 1878
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    • 14 Mar 1946
    • Blomberg
  3. In 1936 Hitler promoted all of his service commanders-in-chief to the rank of Generaloberst, and Blomberg was given the rank of Generalfeld-marschall, only the sixth German so honored in...

  4. Abstract. At the end of 1937, Hitler believed that Germanys economic and military-strategic situation would soon permit the launching of a successful war of conquest.

  5. Mar 9, 2015 · Werner von Blomberg and Werner von Fritsch were two very senior officers in the army – and both were compelled into resigning from their posts by Hitler for failing to accept his full authority over the military.

  6. After graduating from the War Academy in 1907, von Blomberg joined the General Staff in 1908. After Serving with distinction on the Western Front during World War I, in the 19th Reserve Division, Blomberg was awarded the Pour le Mérite and promoted to major in 1916. During the conflict, his two brothers were killed in action.

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  8. Werner Eduard Fritz von Blomberg was a German General Staff officer and the first Minister of War in Adolf Hitler's government. After serving on the Western Front in World War I, Blomberg was appointed chief of the Truppenamt during the Weimar Republic.