A few nice photo's that i got questions on.

[Admiraal]

I got some free time, so i scanned a bunch of photo's that i resently bought
But i got some questions with a few, maybe someone here can awnser them.

Photo one; Field officier.
Can anyone read whats on the back? i hope his name!

[Admiraal]

Photo 2; Luftwaffe officers digging a hole.
Why the hell are these officers digging, maybe POW?

[Admiraal]

Photo 3; Destroyed city.
Its a long shot, but does anyone happen to know which city or country this is?

[Admiraal]

Photo 4; Very big hole!
Can anyone read what is written on the back?

[Admiraal]

Photo 5; Cleaning business!
Is this photo made in WWII ? it looks so.. post war ?

[Vincent S.]

I got some free time, so i scanned a bunch of photo's that i resently bought
But i got some questions with a few, maybe someone here can awnser them.

Photo one; Field officier.
Can anyone read whats on the back? i hope his name!

The caption in the first picture seems to read: Nach einen feind-...., Russ. 43", which translates as After an enemy ...- I presuma attack or something like that, although the word is not "Angriff". What is he wearing as coat?

- 2) Diggin' in is also an option. Photograph paper marks can and will clear this out
-3), France, by the looks of it
-4) No clue whatsoever on the caption. Will have to practice Sutterlin and such.
-5) Idem ditto as 2, photo-paper marks can bring clearity.

Regards,
Vincent S.

[Admiraal]

Thanks

The back of photo 2 is full with the backing of a photo album, can't remove it.
And on the back of photo 5 is nothing written, no paper mark.. nothing.

[Vincent S.]

No need to thank me, it's my pleasure to help fellow collectors in any way I can.
Picture 5 has a good chance of being period.

Still find it interesting that we both have a picture of the same soldier, remember ?.

[Admiraal]

No need to thank me, it's my pleasure to help fellow collectors in any way I can.
Picture 5 has a good chance of being period.

Still find it interesting that we both have a picture of the same soldier, remember ?.

Oh wait, wasn't that the guy with the greatcoat with huge collar?
Can you post yours ? i'll search for mine.

[Vincent S.]

Sure, here it is. Was planning on using it in my book, but found better pictures.
If you're ever going to sell yours, feel free to drop me a line. It's a great shot of a Tuchmantel 42 in wear!

Regards,
Vincent S.

[Admiraal]

Well, if you ever got a nice picture with M44 tunic on it, or a nice '44-'45 picture..

And mine:

[Vincent S.]

Sure, here is one: (Writing on the back appears to says Jänner '45 (might also be 44, but I guess it's '45)- Jänner is Austrian/ Swiss for January, so I presume the soldier was from that area? Truely a real Aryian soldier, rushed into service...

[Admiraal]

I don't think thats an M44

[Vincent S.]

I simply can not tell from the visible parts of his jacket. Rectangular pocket flaps, so must either be a Feldbluse 43 or 44. Had another look at the writing on the rear, and I am fairly certain of it that it reads 'Jänner '45".

[Simon O.]

Photo 2; Luftwaffe officers digging a hole.
Why the hell are these officers digging, maybe POW?

I'd go for a rubbish pit or latrine, i don't think it's ment as a trench\ air raid trench etc. as it's not long enough.