HC Deb 09 December 1941 vol 376 cc1375-6
24. Major-General Sir Alfred Knox

asked the Secretary of State for War whether he can give an estimate of the average age of the German army, army corps and divisional commanders respectively?

Captain Margesson

The estimated average ages of German army, army corps and divisional commanders are 58½, 56 and 54 respectively.

Sir A. Knox

Is not the average age of a divisional commander in the German army much higher than it is here.

Captain Margesson

The average age of a divisional commander in the German army is certainly higher than it is here.

Sir A. Knox

Do not old men do their work fairly well?