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

[Todd Gylsen]

AV64409/ It rests on its head.
With a well-timed attack by our Luftwaffe on a Soviet airfield a Russian fighter attempted to defend it by attempting a quick start, but few of them succeeded. Hardly any made it into the air. As bombs exploded and shells were fired, the aircraft came to a rest on its head.
29 July 1941 Scherl PK-Baas

[Todd Gylsen]

954/ Literally “killed”
Soviet fighter aircraft were only able to raise a limited defense during the quick surprise German attack. They were hit initially with bombs and on board weapons during the operations!
29 July 1941 Atlantic PK-Horster

[panzer1432]

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Great photos !

Thanks, Todd

[Todd Gylsen]

Thanks Panzer for the compliments.

I'd like to see other press photos in other collections. Please post them here if you have any you'd like to share.

To continue with this thread:

11/27 – On the Bug in the Ukraine.
After the breakthrough through the Stalin Line on the Dnjester, the enemy sporadically put up a tough defense to repress the crossing of the Bug. Here the Pioneer improved a blown up bridge in order for our Infantry and motorcycles to cross.
Near Kasawtschin/Bug PK-649
30 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

12/7a – On the Bug in the Ukraine.
After the breakthrough through the Stalin Line on the Dnjester, the enemy sporadically put up a tough defense to repress the crossing of the Bug. The Ukrainian people energetically assist the Pioneer improve a blown up bridge in order for our Infantry and motorcycles to cross.
Chaschewata PK-649
30 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

48113/ Envoy von Jagow arrives in Budapest.
The newly appointed German envoy to Budapest, Obergruppenführer von Jagow arrives in Budapest.
30 July 1941 Hoffmann

[Todd Gylsen]

12/18a – Captured horses…
The German advance to the Bug in the Ukraine was so quick and surprising, the Soviets had to leave their horses and guns behind.
Chaschewata PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

12/19a - Captured horses…
The German advance to the Bug in the Ukraine quick and surprising, the Soviets had to leave their horses and vehicles behind.
Solemija PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

12/20a – Fallen symbol…
A frame with the Soviet crown which once stood at the village entrance is now overturned in the middle of a jumbled mess of equipment which has been left behind. The German advance to the Bug was so quick the service crew was not able to take along everything.
Solemija PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

12/21a –
The German soldiers found dead horses and guns left behind by the retreating
enemy in an artillery position in the Ukraine just over the Bug.
Solemija PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

12/22a –
Wounded Red army soldiers disposed their hated commissar with hand grenades.
Solemija PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[wangtao]

I agree with Elwyn, super picture!!

[Todd Gylsen]

12/25a –
Horses and a burning wagon are all that remain of the estate
of the repressive opponents of the Ukrainians over the Bug.
Solemija PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[Todd Gylsen]

12/26a – They did not make it over the river.
The German breakthrough of the Stalin Line and advance to the Bug was so quick and surprising. Hundreds of prisoners are awaiting in a field of a Ukrainian village for their transport.
Solemija PK-649
31 July 1941 Für den Pressegebrauch! PK-Sommerschuh

[panzer1432]

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T,

Great photos ! Looks like Vikings could be in for a long season.

M