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    Army FLAK badge - why not so common ?

    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
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    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

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      #3
      I see the book is on Amazon.

      I'll order it. Thanks, WilloW

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        #4
        Here is the best book on Flak history:

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

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          Originally posted by Nick Carraway View Post
          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

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            #6
            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.

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              #7
              Thanks. I ordered the two books mentioned, WilloW

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