Jan Joseph Godfried, Baron van Voorst tot Voorst (December 29, 1880 - November 11, 1963) was the second highest officer in command of the Dutch armed forces during World War II . Furthermore, he was a renowned strategist, who wrote numerous articles and books on modern warfare. More importantly, he wrote a widely read book on german rearmement in the 1935; an early warning against Nazi militarism. December 29 is the 363rd day of the year (364th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 2 days remaining. ... 1880 (MDCCCLXXX) was a leap year starting on Thursday (see link for calendar). ... November 11 is the 315th day of the year (316th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 50 days remaining. ... 1963 (MCMLXIII) was a common year starting on Tuesday (the link is to a full 1963 calendar). ... Combatants Allies: Poland, United Kingdom, Soviet Union, France/Free France, United States, China, Canada, India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Greece, and others Axis Powers: Germany, Italy, Japan, Bulgaria, Finland, Romania, Hungary, Burma, Slovakia Casualties Military dead: 17 million Civilian dead: 33 million Total dead: 50 million Military dead: 8...