Wehrmachtbefehlshaber
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The Wehrmachtbefehlshaber[lower-alpha 1] (lit. 'Military Commander'[lower-alpha 2]) was the German chief military position, in countries occupied by the Wehrmacht which were headed by a civilian administration.[2] The main objective was military security in the area, and command the defense in case of attack or invasion.[3][4] The Wehrmachtbefehlshaber 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 defence, and housing for troops.[5] In the occupied territories of the Soviet Union, the Wehrmachtsbefehlshaber was also responsible for securing the occupied territories, protect transport links and recording the crops.[6]
Commander of the Wehrmacht | |
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Wehrmachtbefehlshaber | |
Wehrmacht | |
Type | Supreme Commander |
Status | Abolished |
Abbreviation | W.Bfh. |
Member of | Wehrmacht |
Reports to | Oberkommando der Wehrmacht |
Appointer | Reichführer |
Term length | No fixed length |
Formation | 1940 |
Abolished | 7 May 1945 |