From the Kriegsberichter's Eyes: A study in German Press Photos

[goofy]

Thanks Dobri for the Then and Now pics!

This was taken 11 July 1940 and shows the TV Division (according to the writing on the back of this press photo). Can anyone ID the SS officer in the pic or possibly even the location of this particular tank?

Hi Todd,
it is not Prützmann, but SS gruppenführer Karl Wolff, Himmler's adjutant.
Michal

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Marc for the ID of this particular tank. Here is a link with more info on it. If someone can read French, can you please translate for us?
http://www.chars-francais.net/new/in...sk=view&id=435

Also, here is the back of the press photo with the hand written info.

[Todd Gylsen]

Michal and Marc, Thanks for the ID of this SS officer. Here is one more view from this series of this Char B-1 "Victorieux'.

[JeremyJ]

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Great thread amazing images.


Jeremy

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Jeremy!

If anyone has press photos, please feel free to post them in this thread.

2415a/ The Medical Unteroffizier is outstanding.
He is the first medical person in his Division to be awarded the EK1.
24 November 1941 Atlantic PK-Rynaf

[Todd Gylsen]

AV65784/ Almost like a winter vacation.
Sun and snow, it is almost like a winter vacation. Nothing can get him down as it is sunning everywhere.
25 November 1941 Scherl PK-Ebert

[MarcRikmenspoel]

Thanks Marc for the ID of this particular tank. Here is a link with more info on it. If someone can read French, can you please translate for us?
http://www.chars-francais.net/new/in...sk=view&id=435

Also, here is the back of the press photo with the hand written info.

I can read French a bit, I believe it states that the final resting place of the tank was 5km from Brie, to the southwest of Roisel. The tank had gone to the repair echelon on May 17, and became totally immobilized the next day. It was then scuttled by the crew. The crew spent the next two days trying to find a way across the Somme, but all the bridges were German-occupied, and they were finally captured between Peronne and Albert. (thanks to Google Translate for some help with this)

I wasn't able to find those locations on the map in Trang's book, but maybe someone familiar with French geography can pinpoint this information.

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks again Marc for this information.

2449c/ In the mark of snow clothes.
The commander of an Infantry Division is inspecting an Infantry position before the besieged city of Leningrad. The men in the trenches wear the snow clothing. The Oberfeldwebel shows the commander the trench positions. He possesses numerous awards and is in conversation with the commander.
26 November 1941 Atlantic PK-Schürer

[Todd Gylsen]

2450a/ The tough fighting lies behind these men.
The Battalion is being believed after a long time on the front lines. The men emerge from their bunkers and foxholes to move “to the rear” and enjoy a few days of well-deserved rest.
26 November 1941 Atlantic PK-Fenske

[Todd Gylsen]

2467/
This is a rail yard in the important Krim sector after a German Stuka attack.
26 November 1941 Atlantic PK-Kirsche

[Todd Gylsen]

50681-1/ The Reich University Strasburg celebrating its opening.
The now open Reich University Strassburg is decorated in flags.
26 November 1941 Hoffmann

[Todd Gylsen]

AV65815/ Panzers roll into the conquered Rostow.
After the hard fighting, the German troops conquered the city of Rostow on the Don. Curious civilians stand and observe the entering German troops and their weapons.
27 November 1941 Scherl PK-Leher

[Todd Gylsen]

50720-28/ Europe’s State Minister with the Führer.
The Führer greets the Romanian Vice Minister President Mihai Antonescu.
In the middle is Staatsminister Meissner. Next to him is Envoy Dr. Schmidt.
28 November 1941 Hoffmann

[Todd Gylsen]

2510b/ State funeral for Oberst Mölders.
This afternoon the state funeral for Oberst Mölders was held with a memorial in the Reichsluftfahrt Ministry in the presence of the Führer and the Reichsmarschall. Our picture shows the Führer and Generalfeldmarschall Milch departing the Reichsluftfahrt Ministry.
28 November 1941 Atlantic PK-Boesig

[Todd Gylsen]

50724/ Order is kept in Charkow with the German traffic post and the directional sign.
29 November 1941 Hoffmann PK-Hähle