Kesselring

American

[kes-uhl-ring] / ˈkɛs əl rɪŋ /

noun

Albert 1885–1960, German field marshal.

Kesselring British

/ ˈkɛsəlrɪŋ /

noun

Albert (ˈalbɛrt). 1885–1960, German field marshal. He commanded the Luftwaffe attacks on Poland, France, and Britain (1939–40), and was supreme commander in Italy (1943–45) and on the western front (1945)

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O’Brien’s second, with the same duo of Michael Kesselring and Jack McBain assisting, came midway through the period.

From Washington Times • Apr. 14, 2023

“As we were in the midst of that, it became more and more apparent to us that we should continue it,” said Kasey Kesselring, headmaster at Montverde Academy.

From Washington Post • Dec. 23, 2021

In his truck were Dönitz and Kesselring, among others.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2021

Brian Kesselring, Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader, praised the dedication of those on the front lines and said it is an honor to highlight their perseverance and sacrifice.

From Fox News • Apr. 25, 2020

Lauren Yee has won the National Arts Club’s 2017 Kesselring Prize, awarded to emerging playwrights since 1980.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2017

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