Wilhelm Bodewin Johann Gustav Keitel
Title

Wilhelm Bodewin Johann Gustav Keitel

Caption

Wilhelm Bodewin Johann Gustav Keitel (22 September 1882 - 16 October 1946) German field marshal who served as chief of the Supreme High Command of the German Armed Forces for most of World War II. The facial blood stains seen in the photo of Keitel's corpse were due to the trapdoor being too small, causing him to suffer head injuries during his hanging

Date

1946

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A29_156

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Rights managed

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