Dismissing a general because of a drinking problem?, Man, the “yankees” in the Civil War would have to dismiss some of their most capable generals, Grant as an example.
Churchill was half pissed for most of WWII, and with very good reason.
If he’d been sober, he mightn’t have done half as well. 
Hitler, on the other hand, had continual problems with his gut, which Dr Morell attributed partly to Hitler’s love of pastries. And a bit of stress. No idea what might have caused that. 
Maybe Hitler should have got on the piss and made some drunken decisions. They couldn’t have been any worse than his sober ones.
On topic, I have no idea who the mystery man is.
His coat looks British but I can’t make out his hat. Could be an officer’s cap in some special British regiment with a button down peak, or he could be Romanian for all I know.
Could we have some more clues, please, Mr sceadugenga?
He was a heavy political player and at one stage was involved in a coup against his government resulting in some jail time.
He fought for another country in WWI as a member of their armed forces.
He played little part in WW2 being dishonorably discharged in 1940.
His role is still interesting to those who follow the initial stages.
He enrolled in the Royal Prussian 27th Jäger Battalion to fight in WW1 and returned to his country, eventually successfully commanding an army as Major General against a superior invading force.
He had many political enemies and at one stage was charged with the kidnapping of his countries former president but cleared of all charges.
(Just noticed his birthday was one day before mine, but many years earlier!).
- Königlich-Preußische Jägerbataillon in WW1 must mean he’s a fin. This would match the uniform also…Kurt Martti Wallenius?
Excellent answer flamethrowerguy.
I was afraid he was a little too obscure after the first responses and may have been a tad too enthusiastic with the hints.
Many thanks to Admin for my promotion to Sergeant.:mrgreen:
Unfortunately I don’t have the time to dig out something special right now. Have to stay in hospital for a couple of days. That’s why I make this an easy one as a stopgap.
I’ve spent a lot of time looking at Signals but can’t find him.
Benito Mussolini? It couldn’t be that easy?
Well, I expected it to be. As you can see by the helmet the person is a german paratrooper. He was very popular but not due to miltary achievements.
Is it Max Schmeling the boxer and Fallschirmjager.
Bingo, Paul. Go ahead!
Signal No5 March 1941 at a guess.
I’ll need some time. I’ll post tonight.
Not the best pic I know.
And his initals aren’t DC before you ask.
Generalleutnant Theodor Scherer?
'Fraid not.
I am not sure but the semi side-parting makes me suppose it’s SS-Brigadeführer Hugo Kraas.
SS-Standartenführer Fritz Witt, former Hitlerjugend commander?
Sorry gents you are both wrong.