Hans-Georg von Seidel
German general
Died when: 63 years 364 days (767 months)Star Sign: Scorpio
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Hans-Georg von Seidel (11 November 1891 – 10 November 1955) was a German military leader who served in the German Army during World War I and in the Luftwaffe (German Air Force) during World War II.
Seidel was promoted to the rank of General der Flieger (General of the Air).Seidel served for most of World War II as the head of German Air Force organization, armament, maintenance, and supply.
He was a practical realist who distanced himself from his idealist boss Hans Jeschonnek, Luftwaffe Chief of Staff, an unquestioning follower of Adolf Hitler.
Seidel attempted to implement the expansive Nazi war plans but suffered from heavy combat losses of materiel and men.After the war, Seidel was chosen leader of the high-ranking prisoners of war at Island Farm.
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