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

[Todd Gylsen]

2443/ Troop transport aircraft (JU-52) stand ready.
19 April 1940 Atlantic PK-Renner

[Todd Gylsen]

2458b/ Flagpole tops of the traditional flags for the scrap pile.
On 19 April, the eve of the birthday of the Führer, flagpole tops of the traditional flags of the NS-Reichskriegerbund of General Freiherr von Grote are collected for scrap metal for the Führer in a solemn ceremony in the plaza behind the state playhouse in Berlin. The Hitler Youth see to the collection effort and gather the flagpole tops in a large basket.
19 April 1940 Atlantic

[Todd Gylsen]

AV58819/ The flagpole tops of the Reichskriegerbund for the donation of metal.
On Friday afternoon during an inspection by the Reichskriegerbund Leaders, a delegation of 1000 Berlin war comrades donated metal from the German people at the police market in the setting of a short commemorative ceremony. Our photo comes from this report. The flagpole tops weigh in at 2 ½ kilograms.
19 April 1940 Scherl

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2463/ West Wall workers are being awarded the Iron Cross by the commander-in-chief of the Army.
In the name of the Führer, Generaloberst von Brauchitsch awarded the Iron Cross 2nd Class to 11 West Wall workers who constructed fortifications in the farthest front line under cold blooded and circumspect enemy fire. On the birthday of the Führer, Dr. Todt represented three of these West Wall to the commander-in-chief of the Army. They were Frontführer (SA-Oberführer) Hans-Gerhard Breymann from Göttingen (in uniform), Vorarbeiter Franz Hoffmann from Essen (in the middle) and Engineer and Betriebsfphrer Karl Göttert from Weisel.
20 April 1940 Atlantic

[Todd Gylsen]

41131/ The Norwegian National Sanctuary is undamaged.
Once again a horrible enemy lie is burst. The destruction of the mother of God picture from Tschenstochau was broadcast in a false enemy radio message. The destruction of the consecrated Norwegian place in Eidsvoll-Bygningen was proven a horrible lie. This picture proves the building housing the 1814 Norwegian constitution proclamation is completely undamaged.
21 April 1940 Hoffmann PK-Daub

[Todd Gylsen]

A79323/ German watch in the High North.
The heavy Norwegian coastal battery in the Drontheimer Fjord is occupied and made ready for defense by German Kanoniere.
21 April 1940 Presse Bild Zentrale PK-Lange

[harmel]

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Thanks again Todd,super pics.
Kind Regards Harmel

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Harmel for the kind words. Here are a few more:

A79346/ With our troops in Norway.
German Stuka’s are ready for the fighting. Norwegian spectators pursue with interest the hanging of the bombs.
21 April 1940 Presse Bild Zentrale PK-Lange

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41136/ Interested spectators.
German Stuka’s are readied for their next attack. Norwegian skiers pursue the hanging of the bombs with interest.
22 April 1940 Hoffmann PK-Lange

[Todd Gylsen]

A79351/ The supplies of our troops continues uninterrupted to Norway.
German troops cross the walkway to set foot on Norwegian soil.
22 April 1940 Presse Bild Zentrale

[szorob]

Hi Todd,

your photo shows Ju 87R from 1./StG1. The unit`s emblem and plane`s name had been censored.

Regards

Robert

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Robert! I appreciate the information on these aircraft.

[bake]

Hi Todd

In the pic 2458b the wehrmacht officer (right side) look like
Ferdinand Schörner.

[harmel]

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Hi Bake def not Schoerner.
Harmel

[Todd Gylsen]

A79356/ Our troops in Denmark.
A coastal fort in Copenhagen.
22 April 1940 Presse Bild Zentrale PK-Dr. Frank