German High Command during World War II

High Command of the Wehrmacht (armed forces) of Nazi Germany during World War II

Supreme High Command of the German Army during World War II

high command of the Kriegsmarine

1944-1945 command staff of the German Air Force

thumbnail|Former Heereswaffenamt, Jebensstraße corner Hertz Avenue, Berlin thumbnail|Former Army Ordnance Department (courtyard), Jebensstraße corner Hertz Avenue ' (WaA) was the German Army Weapons Agency. It was the centre for research and development of the Weimar Republic and later the Third Reich for weapons, ammunition and equipment to the Army branch of the Reichswehr and then Wehrmacht. It was founded 8 November 1919 as (RWA), and 5 May 1922 the name was changed to ' (HWA).

German Army Command in the West during World War II

high-ranking position in the Luftwaffe (air force of Nazi Germany)

architectural structure

The '''''' () was the German chief military position in countries occupied by the Wehrmacht which were headed by a civilian administration. The main responsibilities of this position were military security in the area and command of the defense in case of attack or invasion. The also had a judicial function, as he served as judge in German military courts. He had no control over Army units, but was responsible for the housing of troops. In the occupied territories of the Soviet Union, the Wehrmachtsbefehlshaber was also responsible for securing the occupied territories, protecting transport li