Signal units and field fortifications

[Olivierpatrick]

Hi all,

In eastern front, Germans built some important field fortifications for MG, artillery, etc... I know that some phone lines were installed between different post or parts of these fortifications but i didn´t find anything about signal (Fernmeldestelle/Funkstelle) “bunkers” inside these trenches. Anyone has information about it ?
Or, about wireless units, were all motorized and closed by these trenches ?

Help will be greatly appreciated, thank you very much indeed,

Best regards,

Olivier patrick

[Val]

Hi all,

In eastern front, Germans built some important field fortifications for MG, artillery, etc... I know that some phone lines were installed between different post or parts of these fortifications but i didn´t find anything about signal (Fernmeldestelle/Funkstelle) “bunkers” inside these trenches. Anyone has information about it ?
Or, about wireless units, were all motorized and closed by these trenches ?

Help will be greatly appreciated, thank you very much indeed,

Best regards,

Olivier patrick

You might try this one:

D 796. Handbuch für Fernsprech- und Signalanlagen in Festungen

http://www.rkk-museum.ru/documents/a.../D796-1940.pdf

Unfortunately this in incomplete copy. I hope RKK Museum will scan this in full.

[Yuri D.]

You can just collect these items and never have it all.

[Funksammler]

Field fortifications, trenches etc. would primarily use field telephone networks, using FF33's and 10 line exchanges. Radio would only be used as a backup; they may have placed Feldfunksprechers at key positions only to be used in emergencies. Artillery observation troops would bring their own Torn.Fu's to safeguard communications with their batteries, but in fixed positions they would also first and foremost rely on telephone connections. Headquarters likewise use telephone, but may have had a radio station as a backup.

Regards,

Funksammler

[Olivierpatrick]

Thank you very much indeed Gentlemen! Thanks Val for the document

Well, i have some original items but i had to give up $$ ... But communications stuff and German signals units interesting me a lot. So i keep learning and keep boring all of you with my questions...

Thanks again!

Best regards,

Olivier Patrick