Robert Ritter von Greim

Robert Ritter von Greim (1892–1945) was a German military aviator who served as the Luftwaffe’s final commander-in-chief in 1945.

Hermann Göring: Hermann Göring was a leading Nazi politician and the Luftwaffe’s commander-in-chief until April 1945. Hitler replaced Göring with Greim after accusing Göring of disloyalty.
Imperial German Army Air Service: The Imperial German Army Air Service was Germany’s military aviation organization during the First World War. Greim began his military aviation career in this service.
Luftwaffe: The Luftwaffe was Nazi Germany’s air force from 1935 until the end of the Second World War. Greim’s final command was over this air force.
Luftwaffe in World War II: The Luftwaffe was Nazi Germany’s air force and fought across European and Mediterranean theaters during World War II. Greim’s command came as the wartime air force was collapsing.
Adolf Hitler: Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Nazi Germany from 1933 until his death in 1945. Hitler appointed Greim Luftwaffe commander-in-chief in the final days of the war.
World War I: World War I was a global conflict fought from 1914 to 1918. Greim’s early combat flying took place in this war.
Battle of Berlin: The Battle of Berlin was the Soviet assault on the German capital in April and May 1945. Greim entered the encircled city during the battle to meet Hitler.
End of World War II in Europe: The end of World War II in Europe followed Germany’s defeat and surrender in May 1945. Greim was captured in the final phase of Germany’s defeat.
Hanna Reitsch: Hanna Reitsch was a German test pilot and aviator who served the Nazi regime. Reitsch flew Greim into besieged Berlin in April 1945.
Luftstreitkräfte: The Luftstreitkräfte was the air arm of the German Army during the First World War. It was the wartime aviation force in which Greim served.

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Adolf GallandRelated: Greim replaced Galland as fighter inspector in 1942, amid growing conflict over command.