Army FLAK badge - why not so common ?

[willow]

Hi - Does anyone know why the Army Flak badge is not that common. I would have thought, considering the number of Army flak units , that this badge would be as common as the Luftwaffe counterpart.

Thanks, WilloW

[Nick Carraway]

You need to read Garlasco's book on the Flak badges. He covers it in detail.

First, the Army Flak was a MUCH smaller group.
Second, to earn the badge they had to down aircraft - not so for the Luftwaffe. And with the Army they had the barrels pointed at ground targets more often than aircraft. So a much harder requirement for the Heeresflak!

Anyway, these are just two of the points. Get the book as it goes into a lot of depth...
Nick

[willow]

I see the book is on Amazon.

I'll order it. Thanks, WilloW

[Nick Carraway]

Here is the best book on Flak history:

http://www.amazon.com/Flak-German-An...8107442&sr=8-1

[AFF96]

You need to read Garlasco's book on the Flak badges. He covers it in detail.

First, the Army Flak was a MUCH smaller group.
Second, to earn the badge they had to down aircraft - not so for the Luftwaffe. And with the Army they had the barrels pointed at ground targets more often than aircraft. So a much harder requirement for the Heeresflak!

Anyway, these are just two of the points. Get the book as it goes into a lot of depth...
Nick

[Adam S.]

Also note that Heer Flak Artillery was more prevalent towards the start of the war. As the war went on more and more Luftwaffe Flak units were put into place.

[willow]

Thanks. I ordered the two books mentioned, WilloW