1. Home
  2. / Max Schmeling
  3. / What military branch did Schmeling serve in during WWII?

What military branch did Schmeling serve in during WWII?

  • Army

  • Kriegsmarine

  • Luftwaffe

  • Waffen-SS

Answer

Schmeling served in the Luftwaffe, the German Air Force, during World War II. As a skilled boxer, he was assigned to an anti-aircraft artillery unit responsible for defending strategic locations from enemy air raids. His military service brought him to various parts of Europe during the war, where he faced the challenges and experiences common to soldiers during this turbulent period in history.
Max Schmeling Knowledge Quest: 31 Questions for the intellectually curious

Max Schmeling Knowledge Quest: 31 Questions for the intellectually curious

Take the Max Schmeling Quiz
Subscribe newsletter

Subscribe Now!

Learn something
new everyday

Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox