Who promoted Paulus to major general?
Adolf Hitler
Winston Churchill
Charles De Gaulle
Joseph Stalin
Answer
Adolf Hitler promoted Friedrich Paulus to major general in 1936. Hitler was the dictator of Germany at the time and was responsible for the promotion of Paulus. Paulus was a loyal supporter of Hitler and was promoted to major general as a reward for his loyalty.
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