Keitel

Kei·tel

(kīt′l), Wilhelm 1882-1946.

German general and chief of the supreme command of Nazi armed forces during World War II. He signed the unconditional surrender of Germany to Russia and the Allies (May 1945) and was executed as a war criminal.

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Keitel

(ˈkaɪtəl)

(Biography) Wilhelm (ˈvɪlhɛlm). 1882–1946, German field marshal; chief of the supreme command of the armed forces (1938–45). He was convicted at the Nuremberg trials and executed

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| BIRTHDAYS: Harvey Keitel, actor, 80; Zoe Wanamaker, actress, 70; Stevie Wonder, singer, 69; Rosie Boycott, former editor of The Independent and The Daily Express, 68; Selina Scott, former TV presenter/newsreader, 68; Richard Madeley, TV presenter/columnist, 63; Frances Barber, actress, 62; Samantha Morton, actress, 42.

ON THIS DAY

TODAY'S BIRTHDAYS Harvey Keitel, actor, 80; Zoe Wanamaker, actress, 70; Stevie Wonder, singer, 69; Rosie Boycott, former editor of The Independent and The Daily Express, 68; Selina Scott, former TV presenter/newsreader, 68; Richard Madeley, TV presenter/columnist, 63; Frances Barber, actress, 62; Samantha Morton, actress, 42.

on this day

Harvey Keitel co-stars as Charlie, a young Italian-American who feels torn between his Catholic faith and his desire to rise through the ranks of the mob.