[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] Gothic Line [SEP] The Gothic Line (German: "Gotenstellung" ; Italian: "Linea Gotica" ) was a German defensive line of the Italian Campaign of World War II.  It formed Field Marshal Albert Kesselring's last major line of defence along the summits of the northern part of the Apennine Mountains during the fighting retreat of the German forces in Italy against the Allied Armies in Italy, commanded by General Sir Harold Alexander.
[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] Gothic Line [ SEP ] The Gothic Line ( German : " Gotenstellung " ; Italian : " Linea Gotica " ) was a German defensive line of the Italian Campaign of World War II . It formed Field Marshal Albert Kesselring 's last major line of defence along the summits of the northern part of the Apennine Mountains during the fighting retreat of the German forces in Italy against the Allied Armies in Italy , commanded by General Sir Harold Alexander .
What was the Allies' nickname for the German general who set up a defensive line in the Apennine Mountains during World War II?
What was the Allies ' nickname for the German general who set up a defensive line in the Apennine Mountains during World War II ?
"Smiling Albert"
"Smiling Albert"