Pronunciation: [ˈalfɹɪd d͡ʒˈɒdə͡l] (IPA) 
The name "Alfred Jodl" is spelled phonetically as: [ˈalfʁɛt ˈjoːdl]. The first name is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by an "l" sound that is not fully pronounced. The last name is pronounced with a long "o" sound, followed by a "d" sound and finally an "l" sound that is again not fully pronounced. Alfred Jodl was a German general who served during World War II and was convicted of war crimes after the war.
Alfred Jodl was a German military officer who served as Chief of the Operations Staff of the German Armed Forces during World War II. Born on May 10, 1890, in Würzburg, Germany, Jodl played a significant role in the planning and execution of Germany's military strategies during the war.
As Chief of the Operations Staff, Jodl was responsible for coordinating operations, analyzing intelligence reports, and advising Adolf Hitler on military matters. He was instrumental in the implementation of Germany's blitzkrieg tactics, which favored quick and overwhelming attacks to seize territory swiftly. Jodl's contributions to the German war effort included his involvement in major military campaigns such as the invasion of Poland, France, and the Soviet Union.
Jodl's actions during the war led to his eventual indictment and conviction for war crimes by the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg in 1946. He was found guilty of crimes against peace, war crimes, and crimes against humanity, particularly related to the treatment of prisoners of war and civilians in occupied territories. Jodl was sentenced to death and executed by hanging on October 16, 1946.
Alfred Jodl's legacy is one of being a prominent figure in the German military hierarchy during World War II, whose actions and decisions were ultimately judged to have violated international law and ethical standards.
