Then and Now: Smolensk

[Vincent S.]

Brought together after all those years.

Thank you for looking.

Best,
Vincent S.

[jacquesf]

Very nice and interesting presentation. Jacques

[freeman]

Very well done Vincent,like the rest of the guys MORE PLEASE
Thank you
Michael

[inimicus]

again, great work. but how does a man survive s'grad then forget to war his 'ost' ribbon?

[Vincent S.]

Thank you for the appreciative comments.

Well, maybe because the Medaille zum Winterslacht im Osten award criteria was that one had to serve between November 15, 1941 and April 26, 1942. Maybe his unit, which sadly enough remains a mistery to me, did not see active duty on the Eastern Front during that period.

Will look through the album to see if I can find a picture of him wearing an Ostmedal ribbon, but can't seem to remember one.

[Hundestaffel]

One of the most interesting and unique "then and now" presentations I have ever come across.....the blending of the "then and now" photos especially gives you that "time machine" feeling....great stuff Vincent.....


"Hundestaffel"

[Paul E]

Excellent work thankyou

[Jochen1000]

Fantastic job, I particularly like post No. 16 - this combination of then an now is just awesome! Please show us more!!!

[Panzer Rob]

Great thread!


Rob

[JeremyJ]

Then and now

Nicely done.

Thanks for the images!

Jeremy

[Vincent S.]

Never thought this would spark so much interest. I will try and make some more in the next few days. But first: exams.

Take care,
Vincent S.

[jmark]

Maybe his unit, which sadly enough remains a mistery to me...

The only unit I can think of that was near Smolensk in 1941 and Stalingrad in 1942-43 is 29. Infanterie-Division (mot.). Wuld love to see any Stalingrad photos in the album!

Jason

[WalterB]

Outstanding thread! Thanks for taking the time to do it.

[BPA-Paul]

Nicely done Vincent.

[101combatvet]

Awesome..... lets see more.