Background
Seidler, Franz Wilhelm was born on March 2, 1933 in Wigstadtl, Moravia, Germany. Son of Franz J. and Maria (Kaschuba) Seidler.
Seidler, Franz Wilhelm was born on March 2, 1933 in Wigstadtl, Moravia, Germany. Son of Franz J. and Maria (Kaschuba) Seidler.
Master of Arts, Doctor of Philosophy, University Munich, 1955. Doctor of Philosophy, University Munich, 1956.
Teacher secondary schools Wagenburg College, Stuttgart, Germany, 1956-1959. Deputy headmaster NCO College, Cologne, Germany, 1959-1963. Educational adviser Ministry of Defense, Bonn, Germany, 1963-1967.
Academy director Officers Academy, Munich, 1967-1973. Professor military history Bundeswehr University, since 1973.
Member National History Association, Inter University Seminar on Armed Forces and Society, International Sociological Association.
Married Renate E. Guetgemann, April 18, 1962. Children: Martin, Stefan, Daniel, Christof.