Hermann Dahlmann
| Theodor Hermann Dahlmann, commonly known as Hermann Dahlmann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 November 1892 Wanfried, Hessen, Germany |
| Died |
21 January 1978 (aged 85) Rimsteig, Germany |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Service/branch | Aviation |
| Years of service | 1913-1920; 1939-1947 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Awards | Knight's Cross with Swords of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Cross of Honor, Iron Cross First and Second Class, both the Prussian and Luftwaffe Pilot's Badge, Luftwaffe Long Service Award |
| Other work | Ended career managing all ground organization, flight security, and flight operations of the Luftwaffe during World War II |
Generalleutnant Theodor Hermann Dahlmann (19 November 1892 – 21 January 1978), usually referred to as Hermann Dahlmann, was an influential aviation administrator during the Third Reich. His rise to power was linked to his World War I experience of knowing both Hermann Göring and Bruno Loerzer.
He began his military career prior to World War I, becoming an officer candidate in October 1913. He first met Göring during 1914. Dahlmann served with ground forces until 25 July 1915, when he transferred to aviation for aerial observer training. He would serve in aviation until war's end, being entrusted by Loerzer with the adjutant's duties for one of the world's first fighter wings, Jagdgeschwader III. Through Loerzer, Dahlmann would come to better know Göring, who was Loerzer's friend.
Dahlmann ended World War I as a decorated fighter ace credited with seven aerial victories. Nevertheless, he did not remain in German military aviation, which had been greatly restricted by the Treaty of Versailles. The decades between the World Wars were spent serving first in police duties, then as a civil servant. By 1 August 1939, when Dahlmann transferred back to aviation by joining the Luftwaffe, he was the civil service equivalent of a colonel. The transfer back to aviation placed Dahlmann under Göring's command, despite the former's private reservations about the latter.
Dahlmann would serve in training and personnel management positions until 8 July 1942. He then became a special assistant to Generalfeldmarshall Erhard Milch. On 1 December 1943, Dahlmann was promoted to generalleutnant and placed in charge of the Luftwaffe's flight security, flight operations, and ground organization. He would serve in this role right through to war's end. He was then imprisoned until August 1947.
Theodor Hermann Dahlmann was born on 19 November 1892 in Wanfried, Eschwege District, Germany. In later years, he would be known as simply Hermann Dahlmann.
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