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

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Thanks Marc for the info!!!


1971/ Marine soldiers moving into position on the Fischer Peninsula.
In line, the sailors would say the command was "In line with 5 feet apart". Caution is also advised if the tag appears to be quiet? In the left foreground left is a well camouflaged bunker. It is hardly recognizable if you are not aware of its presence.
15 May 1943 Atlantic PK-Eimke

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3269/ Our four-legged companions are taken care of in the East.
Solid and frost-proof accommodation have been built for the horses in a forest camp on the Leningrad front.
23 January 1942 Atlantic PK-Dietrich

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J28759/ German Grenadier in action against the Soviets.
The sun is declining over the foxholes. Patrols are bringing heavy weapons into position.
6 March 1945 Scherl PK-Etzold

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J28759/ German Grenadier in action against the Soviets.
The sun is declining over the foxholes. Patrols are bringing heavy weapons into position.
6 March 1945 Scherl PK-Etzold

This is from a set that portrays the 8. Panzer Division (specifically, Panzeraufklärungs Abteiling 8) during the battle for Lauban. The battle took place from March 2 to March 5, and was one of the last German victories of the war. Any good news was needed at the time, which explains why the image was released on March 6, a day after the battle ended (and probably 2-3 days after it was taken).

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Marc for putting history to this photograph! You are an invaluable source of info!

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2257/ Bunker in the Pripjet Marshes.
The Grenadiers have painstakingly built it on a small island. Several times a day, the hand pump must actively be used to remove the constantly oozing swamp water.
20 June 1944 Atlantic PK-Kühn

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3670/ At an airfield on the Eastern Front.
A unit on the eastern front functions as an observation post. It was created as a winter camp for the Flak Unit for flight registrations. It provides excellent protection against the worst cold temperatures.
17 February 1942 Atlantic PK-Kling

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3447/ A plaster on the wound.
While the aircraft was wounded in action stemming from the last flight against the enemy, it is being neatly patched.
4 February 1942 Atlantic PK-Rauchwetter

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6652b/ A telephone squad at work.
The raft is brought to the water via the bridging track, which has collapsed into the river.
15 September 1940 September 1940 PK-Richter

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9023a/
Immediately after the use, the guns are cleaned. It is very important to give the weapon a thorough cleaning after each use.
12 March 1941 Atlantic PK-Kühn

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2003/ Nothing can shake them!
The enemy artillery fire cannot keep these two brave grenadiers from reading the newspaper in their cover hole or even solving the crossword puzzle.
3 June 1944 Atlantic PK-Vorpahl

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828a/ Free from the red yolk!
Bessarabian refugees return to their villages after their homeland has been liberated by German and Romanian troops.
18 July 1941 Atlantic PK-Caspar

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885b/
Again and again the Lithuanian people rejoice when German troops march through.
23 July 1941 Atlantic PK-Friedrich

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1016f/
Returning Ukrainian refugees read the instructions on the wall placed by the German military authorities in regards to behavior, food supply and clearing work.
3 August 1941 Atlantic PK-Krafft

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2418/ They need pioneers when they build bridges.
Heavy ropes are brought to the construction site. They are used to stabalize the ferries, which would otherwise not find a foothold in the strong current.
5 July 1944 Atlantic SS-PK-Fink