My World War Two German camouflage collection addiction.
Top: various SS camouflage smocks (varied time period models also).
Bottom: Luftwaffe Field Division smocks and Fallschirmjager jump smocks (again varying in model and pattern)
This is not including another SS-tarnjacke, another set of M44 dots, and an Oak B tunic and trouser set.
SS-NCO giving signals.
I don’t know the exact location, but judging by his parka (color and type) and the background I’d say he is on the Ost Front. Regardless a great picture.
On the 22 October 1944, Otto Skorzeny was summoned by Hitler in his headquarters in Rastenburg. Hitler told him that Germany was preparing a great offensive for December, and that Skorzeny was to have a very important part in it. He was to command a special unit of English-speaking soldiers,…
taubenscheisse said: That badass looking Oak A smock between the dots and palm sure looks familiar.
It damn sure better, that is the sexiest smock ever. That said YOU WILL NEVER SEE IT AGAIN! MWAAHHAAHAHAH *strokes mustache in a Vaudeville Villain manner*
Finnish captured T-34/85 and a T-34/76 Mod.1942 (background) being pressed into use, Karelia during summer of 1944.
Although Finnish troops were in retreat, they were able to capture nine T34/85 tanks. Most of them when the attack had ceased and lines in some form established. Finns pressed seven of them in service immediately. The remaining two were repaired and ready for action at the end of the war. All nine survived both the Continuation and Lapland Wars. The tank proved popular with it’s crews and remained in Finnish inventory until 1962.
Should I do an epic post about the Battle of Monte Cassino?
Time for Fj posts….been a LONG while.
Two experienced veterans of Kreta: Unterfeldwebel A. Hass of Gebirgsjäger Regiment 100 (5.Geb.Div.) and Oberfeldwebel K.v.Gutowski (forward observer for the mortar battalion) of Fallschirmjäger Regiment 3 on hill 593.
Hill 593 also known as Calvary Hill was one of the most contested area near Monte Cassino.
May 6-7 1944, behind hill 593 (from left to right): Oberjager Will, Gefreiter H. Schmidt, Oberjager Stötzel, Obergefreiter Klapp, and Oberfedlwebel Ludwig (all from 2. Battalion FjR3)
Gefreiter H. Schmidt and Oberfeldwebel A. Ludwig on Hill 593, 7.May.1944.
A testimony to the bitter fighting of Monte Cassino and the surrounding areas.
Rocca Janula on Hill 193. In the background is the Monastery Cassino of Saint Benedict (photos taken 2 days before the bombing of the Cassino and the surrounding hills).
In the beginning of 1944, the western half of the Winter Line was being anchored by Germans holding the Rapido, Liri and Garigliano valleys and certain surrounding peaks and ridges, together known as the Gustav Line. The Germans had decided to not occupy or integrate the historic hilltop abbey of Monte Cassino, founded in AD 524 by Benedict of Nursia and which dominated the town of Cassino and the entrances to the Liri and Rapido valleys into their defensive positions, however they manned some positions up to 300 meters away set into the steep slopes below the abbey walls. On 15 February, the monastery, high on a peak overlooking the town of Cassino, was destroyed by 1,400 tons of bombs dropped by American bombers. The bombing was based on the fear that the abbey was being used as a lookout post for the German defenders.
The first bomb dropped by the USAAF onto the Monte Cassino on the day of 14.3.1944.
Faced with an experienced enemy, the Allies decided to use brute force in an effort to defeat the Germans. 600,000 artillery shells were deployed and General Eaker, commander of the Allied air force in the Mediterranean, offered every available bomber to the attack. On March 14th 1944, Allied troops were pulled back from the front line to take them away from the projected artillery bombardment. At 08.00 the first wave of bombers attacked German positions at Monte Cassino. 775 aircraft were involved in the four-hour bombing. Roughly 1,400 tons of high-explosive bombs were dropped on the town of Cassino and the area surrounding it. The last bomb exploded at 12.30 and was immediately followed by the artillery bombardment. 195,969 shells were fired from 748 guns in a seven-and-a-half hour time period.
Various pictures in the aftermath of the destruction of Abbey Monte Casino of Saint Benedict.
Interior shots of the destruction of the Abbey Monte Cassino of Saint Benedict.
Ever wanted to experience the soul crushing pain of becoming emotionally attached to very possibly doomed soliders? Now is your chance!!! These three series are for you - enjoy crying yourself to sleep at night!
The Pacific
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10
Band Of Brothers
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7 // 8 // 9 // 10
Generation Kill
1 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5 // 6 // 7
ETA: non MU links of course
Here ya go followers, keep yourself busy tomorrow.
Don’t forget the one on The Korean war…OH THAT’S RIGHT NOBODY REMEMBERS OR CARES! (sorry, B.o.B. is good, Pacific was SHIT-OLA, and Generation Kill I have yet to watch.) Thanks for posting this regardless!
