A storm of steel!
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The enemy is returning fire but we are well camouflaged. / They have retreated and we’re moving closer…Comment
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Crossing the Moselle River near the village.Comment
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Even French Alpine troops are taken prisoner; a group of prisoners just arrived in Cheniménil and more are coming.Comment
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With happy faces, they are now heading for the labour camp.Comment
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This blown-up bridge is rapidly repaired by the Pioneers.Comment
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Observation posts are of great importance during the war and church steeples are sought after by the enemy. Therefore, the Cheniménil church was soon laid flat by intense artillery fire.Comment
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During a short ceremony, the Commander personally presents the Iron Cross 2nd Class to some of his brave soldiers.Comment
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A few more comrades from 2.Kp. were killed in action….
(Obergefreiter Kurt Tessnow, Obergefreiter Richard Witten and their unfortunate companions (†20.6.1940) now rest in the Andilly War Cemetery.)Comment
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This vehicle was hit by enemy fire near Docelles.Comment
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The Btl. Commander has just finished visiting the Châtillon-le-Duc Citadel.Comment
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We’ve seized control of the whole estate to accommodate the Battalion Staff.Comment
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(25.6.40) We rang this bell in Châtillon-le-Duc at 1:35 hrs when the ceasefire with France came into effect. / Oblt. Koopmann and his men from 2.Kp. celebrate the event at the Kp. staff residence.Comment
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Let's rejoice!Comment
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The replacement personnel has just arrived.Comment
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