High Command of the Armed Forces (OKW)

The High Command of the Armed Forces (OKW) was the central authority responsible for planning and directing Nazi Germany’s military operations during World War II. Established in 1938, it coordinated the Army, Navy, and Air Force, serving as the main military planning body under Adolf Hitler's control. The OKW handled strategic decisions, logistics, and deployment of troops, but ultimately operated under Hitler’s political leadership, ensuring the military efforts aligned with Nazi objectives. It functioned as a unified command, streamlining decision-making across Germany’s armed services during the war.