[PAR] [TLE] Albert Kesselring [SEP] Albert Kesselring (30 November 1885 – 16 July 1960) was a German "Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall" during World War II.  In a military career that spanned both World Wars, Kesselring became one of Nazi Germany's most skilful commanders, and one of the most highly decorated, being one of 27 soldiers awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, Swords and Diamonds.  Nicknamed "Smiling Albert" by the Allies and "Uncle Albert" by his troops, he was one of the most popular generals of World War II with the rank and file. [PAR] [TLE] Trasimene Line [SEP] The Trasimene Line (so-named for Lake Trasimene, the site of a major battle of the Second Punic War in 217 BCE) was a German defensive line during the Italian Campaign of World War II.  It was sometimes known as the Albert Line.  The German Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C), "Generalfeldmarschall" Albert Kesselring, used the line to delay the Allied northward advance in Italy in mid June 1944 to buy time to withdraw troops to the Gothic Line and finalise the preparation of its defenses.
[PAR] [TLE] Albert Kesselring [ SEP ] Albert Kesselring ( 30 November 1885 – 16 July 1960 ) was a German " Luftwaffe Generalfeldmarschall " during World War II . In a military career that spanned both World Wars , Kesselring became one of Nazi Germany 's most skilful commanders , and one of the most highly decorated , being one of 27 soldiers awarded the Knight 's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves , Swords and Diamonds . Nicknamed " Smiling Albert " by the Allies and " Uncle Albert " by his troops , he was one of the most popular generals of World War II with the rank and file . [PAR] [TLE] Trasimene Line [ SEP ] The Trasimene Line ( so - named for Lake Trasimene , the site of a major battle of the Second Punic War in 217 BCE ) was a German defensive line during the Italian Campaign of World War II . It was sometimes known as the Albert Line . The German Commander - in - Chief ( C - in - C ) , " Generalfeldmarschall " Albert Kesselring , used the line to delay the Allied northward advance in Italy in mid June 1944 to buy time to withdraw troops to the Gothic Line and finalise the preparation of its defenses .
Which German Commander-in-Chief that used the Trasimene Line was nicknamed "Uncle Albert"
Which German Commander - in - Chief that used the Trasimene Line was nicknamed " Uncle Albert "
Albert Kesselring
Albert Kesselring