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German military aviator and general (1885–1953)
Hugo Wilhelm Sperrle (7 February 1885 – 2 April 1953) was a German military aviator in World War I and a Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) in the Luftwaffe
Hugo_Sperrle
Surname list
Sperrle is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: Daniel Sperrle (born 1982), Swedish professional ice hockey player Hugo Sperrle (1885–1953)
Sperrle
Nazi German unit in the Spanish Civil War (1936–39)
bombing of Guernica was the Condor Legion's most infamous operation. Hugo Sperrle commanded the unit's aircraft formations, and Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma
Condor_Legion
Name list
Hugo Schwyzer, American professor and writer Hugo Sofovich (1939–2003), Argentine filmmaker Hugo Souza (born 1999), Brazilian footballer Hugo Sperrle
Hugo_(name)
Type of corrective lens
Saucken, Wilhelm Keitel, Dietrich von Choltiz, Hans von Seeckt, and Hugo Sperrle. Following the Prussian example, monocles became fashionable among the
Monocle
German air raids on British cities during World War II
of Lübeck in March 1942. Bombers of Luftflotte 3 under the command of Hugo Sperrle attacked sites such cathedrals, health resorts, and town halls. The aim
Baedeker_Blitz
Post-WWII war crimes trial
law of the time. Of the 14 defendants indicted, Otto Schniewind and Hugo Sperrle were acquitted on all counts. Johannes Blaskowitz committed suicide during
High_Command_Trial
Historical military rank of Germany and Austria
von Reichenau (of the Heer); and Albert Kesselring, Erhard Milch and Hugo Sperrle (of the Luftwaffe). The holders of this rank had the right to a "direct
Generalfeldmarschall
1940–41 bombing of Britain during WWII
enthusiasts for ground-support operations (direct or indirect) were Hugo Sperrle, the commander of Luftflotte 3 (1 February 1939 – 23 August 1944), and
The_Blitz
German military officer and aviator (1895–1945)
His role expanded in January 1937, and he became Chief of Staff to Hugo Sperrle, who was to command the Legion. Richthofen's experiences were to serve
Wolfram_von_Richthofen
World War II air battle part of the greater Battle of Britain
time, Kesselring changed his operational methods. In consultation with Hugo Sperrle, commanding Luftflotte 3 (Air Fleet 3), he chose not to scatter his effort
The_Hardest_Day
German air force officer (1899–1943)
staff officers and field commanders in the mold of Felmy, Kesselring, Hugo Sperrle or Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen. The air ministry was reorganised
Hans_Jeschonnek
German military promotion ceremony
commanders were promoted to Field Marshal. In the case of Kesselring and Sperrle, the rank of Colonel General was bypassed. The commanders-in-chief of the
1940_Field_Marshal_Ceremony
First day of German military operations to destroy the British air force
cancellation order had not reached Luftflotte 3 HQ at all. Its commander, Hugo Sperrle ordered attacks to commence. At 05:00, 20 Junkers Ju 88s of I./KG 54
Adlertag
1940 WWII air battle
south-east England and the London area. Luftflotte 3 (Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle) concentrated on the West Country, Wales, the Midlands and north-west
Battle_of_Britain
German Nazi military Air Staff officer (1898–1951)
valedictorian at the Air War Academy. Koller was the Chief of Staff for Hugo Sperrle during the Blitz. For Operation Sealion, the planned invasion of the
Karl_Koller_(general)
1940 Luftwaffe air raids over the English Channel against the Royal Air Force
to advance well beyond the Channel to win an aerial campaign and that Hugo Sperrle, the commander of Luftflotte 3, was already alarmed at German losses
Kanalkampf
German military officer (1885–1960)
ground-support operations (either close air support or air interdiction) were Hugo Sperrle and Hans Jeschonnek. These men were long-time professional airmen involved
Albert_Kesselring
Seat of the Senate of France in Paris
visits to the French capital. His subordinate, Luftwaffe Field Marshal Hugo Sperrle, was also given an apartment in the Luxembourg Palace. He spent most
Luxembourg_Palace
Spanish military commander (1887–1937)
clashed with German Condor Legion commanders Wolfram von Richtofen and Hugo Sperrle over the conduct of the war in the North, particularly over Mola's desire
Emilio_Mola
German field marshal (1875–1953)
including Leeb, Blaskowitz (who committed suicide during the trial), Hugo Sperrle, Georg von Küchler and Hermann Hoth were on trial for war crimes. In
Gerd_von_Rundstedt
German general
joined the Condor Legion and served as adjutant and IIa to Generalmajor Hugo Sperrle and Wolfram Freiherr von Richthofen during the Spanish Civil War. On
Heinrich_Trettner
Division of the German Luftwaffe
the primary divisions of the German Luftwaffe in World War II. Oberst Hugo Sperrle, 1 April 1934 Generalleutnant Ulrich Grauert, 1 July 1938 – 24 October
1st_Air_Division_(Germany)
General during World War II who commanded the 7th Army
France on 2 July 1944, where the field marshals Rundstedt, Rommel and Hugo Sperrle were present. On the same day, he received posthumously the Knight's
Friedrich_Dollmann
1940 offensive during the Battle of France
superiority would be required first, as it had been during Operation Yellow. Hugo Sperrle had long planned attacks upon Paris and on 22 May he ordered Fliegerkorps
Operation_Paula
Nazi German campaign award
Schob Georg-Wilhelm Schulz Hans Seidemann Reinhard Seiler* Karl Smidt Hugo Sperrle* Albert Stecken Alois Stoeckl Wilhelm Ritter von Thoma* Horst Tietzen
Spanish_Cross
Dynastic order
Gustav Sieß Johann Sinnhuber Friedrich Sixt von Armin Karl-Wilhelm Specht Hugo Sperrle Johannes Spieß Walter Stennes Paul Strähle Peter Strasser Adolf Strauss
House_Order_of_Hohenzollern
Area controlled by the Nationalist faction during the Spanish Civil War (1936–1939)
Legion, as an autonomous unit within the rebel army, led by General Hugo Sperrle (later replaced by Wolfram von Richthofen of the Luftwaffe). It initially
Nationalist zone (Spanish Civil War)
Nationalist_zone_(Spanish_Civil_War)
German Luftwaffe general (1896–1981)
April 1948, Ibel testified on behalf of former Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle in the High Command Trial at the Subsequent Nuremberg Trials. Ibel rejoined
Max_Ibel
Air force of Nazi Germany (1935–1945)
promoted to the second highest military rank in Germany were Kesselring, Hugo Sperrle, Milch, and Wolfram von Richthofen. At the end of the war, with Berlin
Luftwaffe
Town in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
(1739–1791), poet. Tony Schumacher (1848–1931), author of children's books Hugo Sperrle (1885–1953), field marshal of the Luftwaffe during World War II David
Ludwigsburg
WWII battle during the Battle of France
Everything depended on the support of the Luftwaffe. General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle, commander of Luftflotte 3, had planned a conventional method of a brief
Battle_of_Sedan_(1940)
Military unit
of the Luftwaffe and was subordinated to Luftflotte 3, commanded by Hugo Sperrle. The command had jurisdiction over all Luftwaffe operations in the Atlantic
Fliegerführer_Atlantik
Allied D-Day landing zone, 6 June 1944
the rare daylight appearances it made on D-Day. Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle, commanding Luftflotte 3 (Air Fleet 3) was responsible for the air defence
Sword_Beach
Calendar year
February 7 Sinclair Lewis, American writer, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1951) Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal (d. 1953) February 9 – Alban Berg, Austrian composer
1885
signals group, the Nachrichtenabteilung 88. Overall command was given to Hugo Sperrle, with Alexander Holle as chief of staff. Scheele was transferred to become
German involvement in the Spanish Civil War
German_involvement_in_the_Spanish_Civil_War
years' imprisonment, commuted to 12 years Otto Schniewind – Acquitted Hugo Sperrle – Acquitted Walter Warlimont – Guilty, sentenced to life imprisonment
List of Axis personnel indicted for war crimes
List_of_Axis_personnel_indicted_for_war_crimes
Bribery of Wehrmacht officers in exchange for loyalty towards National Socialism
Raeder Wolfram von Richthofen Gerd von Rundstedt Maximilian von Weichs Hugo Sperrle Hinda, Volodymyr (13 November 2013). "Nazi corruption in Ukraine during
Bribery of senior Wehrmacht officers
Bribery_of_senior_Wehrmacht_officers
WW2 German strategy of Poland invasion the beginning of WW2
Zerstörergeschwader 26 Luftflotte 3 - Commanded by General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle. Supporting Heeresgruppe C. 5. Flieger-Division - Generalmajor Robert
German order of battle for the invasion of Poland
German_order_of_battle_for_the_invasion_of_Poland
Day of the year
Sabahattin Ali, Turkish journalist, author, and poet (born 1907) 1953 – Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal (born 1885) 1954 – Hoyt Vandenberg, US Air Force
April_2
WW2 German Luftwaffe general (1889-1977)
appointed commander of Luftflotte 3 by Hermann Göring to replace dismissed Hugo Sperrle. After Paris was liberated by the Allied forces, Deßloch commanded an
Otto_Deßloch
group, the Nachrichtenabteilung 88 (LN/88). Overall command was given to Hugo Sperrle, with Alexander Holle as chief of staff. Two armoured units under the
List of Spanish Cross in Gold with Swords and Diamonds recipients
List_of_Spanish_Cross_in_Gold_with_Swords_and_Diamonds_recipients
Royal Air Force Air Chief Marshal (1882–1970)
pilots a rest while the opposing German commanders, Albert Kesselring and Hugo Sperrle, did not. On 1 September 1940, Dowding realised that the losses taken
Hugh_Dowding
Calendar year
actor (b. 1895) April 2 Jean Epstein, French film director (b. 1897) Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal (b. 1885) April 4 King Carol II of Romania (b.
1953
1937 battle of the Spanish Civil War
Antonio Teresa Miguel Fidel Dávila Arrondo José Solchaga Ettore Bastico Hugo Sperrle Strength 80,000 50 artillery batteries 44 aircraft 90,000 (25,000 Italians)
Battle_of_Santander
southwest and the London area. Luftflotte 3, under Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle, targeted the West Midlands and northwest of England. Luftflotte 5, led
Operational history of the Luftwaffe (1939–1945)
Operational_history_of_the_Luftwaffe_(1939–1945)
German bomber wing during WWII
damaged a third machine. The target was probably in the Portsmouth area. Hugo Sperrle ordered the raid as earlier patrols by German fighters over Kent had
Kampfgeschwader_51
German invasion of France in 1940
Luftflotte 2 (Air Fleet 2) Erhard Milch, Inspector General of the Luftwaffe Hugo Sperrle, Commander of the Luftflotte 3 (Air Fleet 3) This number of promotions
Battle_of_France
Day of the year
short-story writer, and playwright, Nobel Prize laureate (died 1951) 1885 – Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal (died 1953) 1887 – Eubie Blake, American pianist
February_7
WWII aerial bombardment of city in Scotland
Kingdom ∟ Scotland Commanders and leaders Adolf Hitler Hermann Göring Hugo Sperrle Albert Kesselring Hans Jeschonnek Winston Churchill Hugh Dowding Frederick
Clydebank_Blitz
1941 German film
von Witzleben, Walter von Reichenau; Albert Kesselring, Erhard Milch, Hugo Sperrle. An American journalist watched it, too, and made that public. Charles
Sieg_im_Westen
German paramilitary organization
Friedrich Sixt, German Army General Otto Skorzeny, SS Lieutenant Colonel Hugo Sperrle, Luftwaffe Field Marshal Jakob Sporrenberg, SS General Franz Walter Stahlecker
List_of_Freikorps_members
Structure of German air force
Luftkreis VI supporting the naval units. Two Luftwaffe officers, Colonel Hugo Sperrle and Major General Karl-Friedrich Schweickhard [de] were put in charge
Organization of the Luftwaffe (1933–1945)
Organization_of_the_Luftwaffe_(1933–1945)
German World War II flying ace
Chancellery. Mölders was seated at table 1, with General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle, General Antonio Aranda, General Gonzalo Queipo de Llano, Oberst Walter
Werner_Mölders
German WW" Luftwaffe general & bomber pilot (1914-2001)
demonstration were the senior Luftwaffe commanders, including Generals Hugo Sperrle, Bruno Loerzer, and Wolfram von Richthofen. The lower cloud layer, which
Dietrich_Peltz
Airborne warfare throughout World War II
Alexander Golovanov Hermann Göring Albert Kesselring Wolfram von Richthofen Hugo Sperrle Naruhiko Higashikuni Hajime Sugiyama Masakazu Kawabe Chūichi Nagumo Francesco
Strategic bombing during World War II
Strategic_bombing_during_World_War_II
WWII German strategic bombing campaign
heavier Do 217. Luftflotte 3, under the command of Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle was to carry out the bulk of the operation. Göring ordered that Luftflotte
Operation_Steinbock
Award
the Reichsluftfahrtministerium) - 11 November 1935 General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle - 19 November 1937 Major Werner Mölders - mid August 1940 Major Helmut
Pilot/Observer_Badge
German Luftwaffe flying ace
Kreuz zweiter Klasse) on 29 September 1939 which was presented to him by Hugo Sperrle. During the Battle of France, he was credited with two more aerial victories
Heinrich_Bär
Military unit
on 12 May. KG 55 flew attacks against 38 airfields from 11 to 13 May. Hugo Sperrle, commanding Luftflotte 3, claimed 100 Allied aircraft on the ground in
Kampfgeschwader_55
German naval operation during the Second World War
Koller, chief of staff of Luftflotte 3 (Air Fleet 3 Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle). Some training units were mobilised to make up for the bulk of the Jagdwaffe
Channel_Dash
Military unit of the Luftwaffe
Zerstörergeschwader = Twin engined diurnal heavy fighters. Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle, 1 February 1939 – 23 August 1944 Generaloberst Otto Deßloch, 23 August
Luftflotte_3
Award
Paul of Württemberg Manfred von Richthofen Erwin Rommel Reinhard Scheer Hugo Sperrle Jona von Ustinov Otto Weddigen William II of Württemberg Franz Graf von
Military Merit Order (Württemberg)
Military_Merit_Order_(Württemberg)
Part of the Spanish Civil War
A. Cabanillas Rolando de Tella Antonio Castejón Francisco A. Delgado Hugo Sperrle Ion Moța † Vasile Marin † Strength 42,000 50 tanks 70 guns 20,000 30
Siege_of_Madrid
German bombing of Sheffield during the Second World War
Pile Owen Tudor Boyd Sir Leslie Gossage Adolf Hitler Hermann Göring Hugo Sperrle Albert Kesselring Hans Jeschonnek Casualties and losses 660+ dead 1,500+
Sheffield_Blitz
Military unit
22 May StG 77 was concentrated against the Channel ports. On 23 May Hugo Sperrle requested StG 77 support against Boulogne. The wing came into frequent
Sturzkampfgeschwader_77
German fighter ace and Knight's Cross recipient
was made at the Vitry airfield by Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) Hugo Sperrle. In the late afternoon on 4 July, RAF North American B-25 Mitchell bombers
Wilhelm-Ferdinand_Galland
German World War II flying ace (1909–1989)
October, command of the Condor Legion transferred from Generalmajor Hugo Sperrle to Generalmajor Hellmuth Volkmann. Volkmann reorganized J/88, placing
Reinhard_Seiler
German World War II flying ace
subordinated to Luftflotte 3 (Air Fleet 3) commanded by General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle. That day, Maltzahn was awarded the Iron Cross 1st Class (Eisernes Kreuz
Günther_Freiherr_von_Maltzahn
Military unit
under the command of Luftflotte 3 at Frankfurt, under the leadership of Hugo Sperrle. II. Gruppe, with IV. Gruppe (Nacht), which had been elevated to Gruppe
Jagdgeschwader_2
Luftwaffe dive bomber wing during World War II
the command of Stab./StG 3 subordinated to Luftflotte 3 commanded by Hugo Sperrle. Hitschhold had 40 aircraft with 33 operational. Enneccerus was given
Sturzkampfgeschwader_2
GerdGerd von Rundstedt (1875–1953) 19 July 1940 German Army Sperrle, HugoHugo Sperrle (1885–1953) 19 July 1940 Luftwaffe Witzleben, Erwin vonErwin
List_of_German_field_marshals
Belligerents United Kingdom Germany Commanders and leaders Hugh Dowding Keith Park Trafford Leigh-Mallory Hermann Göring Albert Kesselring Hugo Sperrle
Fighter-bomber attacks on the United Kingdom during World War II
Fighter-bomber_attacks_on_the_United_Kingdom_during_World_War_II
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient
demonstration were the senior Luftwaffe commanders, including Generals Hugo Sperrle, Bruno Loerzer, and Wolfram von Richthofen. The lower cloud layer, which
Walter_Sigel
1939–45 aerial campaign of World War II
However, command of air defence force of southern Germany was given to Hugo Sperrle's Luftflotte 3. Erhard Milch urged Göring to unite the air defence forces
Defence_of_the_Reich
Armored corps of the German Wehrmacht (1939–1945)
which Guderian blames on an action by Von Kleist and Air Force General Hugo Sperrle which had taken away resources from anti-artillery actions. The final
XIX_Army_Corps
Military unit
number were destroyed in the Low Countries by Kesselring's command. Hugo Sperrle, commanding Luftflotte 3, claimed 240 to 490 which was grossly inaccurate
Kampfgeschwader_54
Military unit
Fliegerkorps VIII to prepared for further operations at first light. Hugo Sperrle, commanding Luftflotte 3, ordered more Stuka attack. ZG 76 from Fliegerkorps
Zerstörergeschwader_76
French rebel groups that fought Nazi Germany in World War II
and 42 wounded; this let them execute more hostages, as Field Marshal Hugo Sperrle demanded three hostages be shot for every dead German and two for each
French_Resistance
German World War II flying ace and wing commander (1916–1945)
August 1941. He received the award from Feldmarschall (Field Marschal) Hugo Sperrle with fellow JG 2 "Richthofen" pilots Leutnant Egon Mayer and Oberleutnant
Erich_Leie
Award
Richard Ruoff Ehrhard Schmidt Hans Schmidt (general of the Infantry) Hugo Sperrle Hans Graf von Sponeck Aaron Tänzer Walther Wever (general) Carl Bolle
Friedrich_Order
Military unit
Fliegerkorps was placed under the overall command of Luftflotte 3, commanded by Hugo Sperrle, just prior to the offensive. Based at Giessen Stab./KG 1 had three of
Kampfgeschwader_1
1942 German military operation
Luftflotte 3 chief of staff (Air Fleet 3, under Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle). Some training units had to be mobilised to assemble sufficient strength
Operation_Donnerkeil
16-HOberstleutnant Commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 11 6 April 1944 — — Hugo Sperrle Luftwaffe 20-LGeneral der Flieger Chief of Luftflotte 3 17 May 1940 —
List of Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients (Schu–Sz)
List_of_Knight's_Cross_of_the_Iron_Cross_recipients_(Schu–Sz)
Military unit
Overlord and the Normandy landings were pushing the Germans out of France. Hugo Sperrle's Luftflotte 3 was bled white over Normandy. The Stabstaffel, I and II
Jagdgeschwader_6
German World War II flying ace (1914–1942)
August 1941. He received the award from Feldmarschall (Field Marschal) Hugo Sperrle with fellow JG 2 "Richthofen" pilots Leutnant Egon Mayer and Oberleutnant
Rudolf_Pflanz
Italian general (1892–1976)
Muti, who accused him of suffering from a "inferiority complex" towards Hugo Sperrle (commander of the Condor Legion), and with General Gastone Gambara, commander
Mario_Bernasconi_(general)
German World War II fighter pilot (1918–1985)
Luftflotte 3 under the command of Generalfeldmarschall (Field Marshal) Hugo Sperrle, and fought in the Battle of Britain (10 July – 31 October 1940). On
Werner_Schröer
German Luftwaffe fighter ace
the advantages during a large training exercise commanded by General Hugo Sperrle involving a simulated bombing attack on Stuttgart, only to have the results
Ulrich_Steinhilper
Military rank
Milch Generalfeldmarschall 1892 1972 Promoted 19 July 1940 Germany 1940 Hugo Sperrle Generalfeldmarschall 1885 1953 Promoted 19 July 1940 Germany 1943 Wolfram
Marshal_of_the_air_force
German World War II fighter pilot (1913–1943)
subordinated to Luftflotte 3 (Air Fleet 3) commanded by General der Flieger Hugo Sperrle, supporting Army Group A's breakthrough area. On 14 May 1940, Schramm
Herbert_Schramm
August 1940. Headquarters in Paris, France, under Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle. OOB from 13 August 1940. Headquarters in Stavanger, Norway, led by Generaloberst
Luftwaffe order of battle August 1940
Luftwaffe_order_of_battle_August_1940
Russian-born Franco-Romanian communist
and 42 wounded; this let them execute more hostages, as Field Marshal Hugo Sperrle demanded three hostages be shot for every dead German and two for each
Boris_Holban
Luftwaffe dive bomber wing during World War II
Eagle Attack) which began the Battle of Britain. StG 1 formed part of Hugo Sperrle's Luftflotte 3. The total strength of the Geschwader was 80 Ju 87s with
Sturzkampfgeschwader_1
Decade
February 7 Sinclair Lewis, American writer, Nobel Prize laureate (d. 1951) Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal (d. 1953) February 9 – Alban Berg, Austrian composer
1880s
February – Friedrich Kellner, German diarist (died 1970) 7 February – Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal of Luftwaffe (died 1953) 11 March – Hans Leibelt
1885_in_Germany
28 March - Alfred Philippson, German geographer (born 1864) 2 April - Hugo Sperrle, German field marshal of Luftwaffe (born 1885) 20 April - Erich Weinert
1953_in_Germany
Military unit
bridges and choke points. On 16 September KG 76 was formally assigned to Hugo Sperrle's Luftflotte 3. On the night of the 16/17 September the attacks were ordered
Kampfgeschwader_76
German World War II dive bomber pilot and general
During the Battle of France and Battle of Belgium, StG 2 transferred to Hugo Sperrle's Luftflotte 3. Hitschhold's gruppe attacked Fort Eben-Emael. The Battle
Hubertus_Hitschhold
World War II signals intelligence agency of the German Luftwaffe
taken place could a statement be obtained from Generalfeldmarschall Hugo Sperrle Commander-in-Chief in the west, authorising the battalion commanders
Luftnachrichten_Abteilung_350
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