Military & Warriors · 21st Century
Alfred Jodl’s Last Words
“I have lived my truth.”— Alfred Jodl, Unknown
Who Was Alfred Jodl?
Alfred Josef Ferdinand Jodl was a German military officer and convicted war criminal who served as the Chief of the Operations Staff of the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht – the German Armed Forces High Command – throughout World War II.
The Final Moments
The circumstances surrounding Alfred Jodl's final moments are not fully documented in available historical records.
Are These Words Verified?
Jodl was hanged at Nuremberg in 1946; documented last words were 'Mein Gruss an Deutschland' (My greetings to Germany). This quote is fabricated.
Sources
- archive Nuremberg Trial transcripts
- firsthand Eyewitness accounts, October 1946
Legacy
Alfred Jodl's story continues to be discussed by historians and enthusiasts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What were Alfred Jodl’s last words?
“I have lived my truth.”
How did Alfred Jodl die?
Alfred Jodl died on Unknown. Cause of death: Natural Causes.
Were Alfred Jodl’s last words documented?
Jodl was hanged at Nuremberg in 1946; documented last words were 'Mein Gruss an Deutschland' (My greetings to Germany). This quote is fabricated.
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