flags in action photo's??

[Patrick Dempsey]

The last.

A tad off topic,
but it contains a flag so i'll post it anyway
A great shot for uniform and helmet buffs. Soldiers of the 1st Battalion of the Spanish "Blue Division".

Hope you liked them.

Patrick.

[Akira Takiguchi]

Outstanding colors! I love the russian smock photo! Is the Spanish picture a postcard, or? It's a very familar photo to me because it's in Carell's photo book.

Thank you for sharing!

[GJR100]

Although no coloured pictures ...

Hi Daniel,

Just went through my loose pictures and found three (Wehrmacht Gebirgsjaeger off course ... ) that apply to your question.

The first one is on a ship entering the Narvik harbour. I don't know for sure if these are troops entering before or after the battle. But taking note of the surroundings beeing without damage or sunken ships, I'd say before.

[GJR100]

The second and third are real 'one-timers' ! These are on top of the Elbrus ... (need I say more).



These have to be of the second attempt, as the first one was in terrible weather.

[GJR100]

The third one has the Divisional sign of the 1. Gebirgsdivision on it.



Hope you liked my small contrebution.

Bart

[tollickd]

thank you for your pictures they are realy nice

kep up the good work

daniel

[Patrick Dempsey]

Hello Akira,
you are indeed correct. The colour photo of the Spaniards is from Carells book, but it is such a superb image i couldn't resist posting it!

All the best,

Patrick.

[Óscar G]

Spanish Blue Legion

Wow!
Nice and superb photo, Patrick! It reminds me next April I´ll travel to Santander (north of Spain) to talk with a veteran (90 years old!) who fought in Russia... It´s quite rare to find such a source of "history and information", here in Spain.
Regards.

[Terry K.]

Hey GJR100,
Those are some great photos! I really like the one of the ship with the Reich service flag being used, I've never seen that flag on a ship before. Thanks!!

[i.spring]

Some more flags in action (COLOUR)

Here are a few more of interest.

(PROBLEM)
Im inserting the www address for the pics in the image button, but only little boxes are appearing, can anyone help?

atomicmisfit

www11.brinkster.com/atomicmisfit/FlagsINrussia2COLOUR.jpg

www11.brinkster.com/atomicmisfit/FlagsINrussia3COLOUR.jpg

www11.brinkster.com/atomicmisfit/FlagsINrussia4COLOUR.jpg

www11.brinkster.com/atomicmisfit/FlagsInRussiaCOLOUR.jpg

[tollickd]

nice!!!!!!!

daniel

[GJR100]

Just a note to atomicmisfit

To show your pictures, take a look at this thread. In it I've explained how to attach pictures. You only need your own Web Space.

Hope this helps,
Bart

[Patrick Dempsey]

Hello Óscar,
Would it be possible to let us know the outcome of the meeting with the "Blue division" Veteran?
I suspect he may be very surprised to find out there is global interest in his time in Russia. Try to take a copy of the photo to your meeting...it might help refresh his memory.

Glad you liked the photo,
all the best,

Patrick.

[Óscar G]

"Blue Division" veteran

Hi Patrick! Of course I´ll do it! Nowadays it´s quite rare to find a veteran with fresh memory to relate all he lived in the war. Besides, here in Spain they are not "politically correct"... You know. I think they played a interesting role there in Russia fighting with courage.
"My vet" is my best friend´s wife´s relative. An old man with many memories (he fought at Leningrado, but i can´t ensure it by now)...
I have another friend whose uncle fought there. He told me several stories and showed some letters. This guy wasn´t enough happy fighting hand to hand with germans... He meant scorn-treatment. I´ll keep you informed.
All the best. Óscar

[Akira Takiguchi]

Dear Oscar, does he happen to be a survivor of Wswad battle? Just like Cholm, Wswad was a battle to be remembered...