OB Süd


The Commander in Chief in the South commanded all Luftwaffe units based in the Mediterranean and North African theatre in World War II.
The command was subordinate to the Italian High Command. OB Süd was also the commander of Luftflotte 2.
After the surrender of Italy, the position of Oberbefehlshaber Süd was superseded on 16 November 1943 by Oberbefehlshaber Südwest, which remained to be Albert Kesselring.

Commanding officers

Chiefs of Staff

Operations Officers (Ia)