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by El Savior
Thu Mar 30, 2006 7:37 am
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: Arras 21st May, 1940
Replies: 18
Views: 20950

I'm too interested about Battle of Arras. Does anyone have any books about this incident. I also would like to have full OOB of the forces on both side. So far I know that British had 6th and 8th Durham Light Infantry battalions (151st infantry brigade, 50th (Northumbrian) Infantry Division) and 4th...
by El Savior
Sat Oct 02, 2004 12:11 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 5th fallschirmjäger division (Bulge)
Replies: 7
Views: 4198

I own Parker's book, but somehow I missed 23rd and 24th day Situation map and FJ regiments there. :shock: Unfortunately the book tells very little about 5th FJ division. I'm try to find that Roland Gaul's book. Thanks for your help Reb and Timm!
by El Savior
Thu Sep 30, 2004 11:34 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 5th fallschirmjäger division (Bulge)
Replies: 7
Views: 4198

I found something from the internet. 13th and 14th FJR were defending area southeast of Bastogne. Unfortunately I don't have any information about the original source. " The 5th Parachute Division along with the 352nd Volksgrenadier Division made up the LXXXV Infantry Corps attached to the 7th ...
by El Savior
Thu Sep 30, 2004 10:04 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 5th fallschirmjäger division (Bulge)
Replies: 7
Views: 4198

It seems there are very few documents about 5hth FJD around Bastogne. I have found nothing either. Thanks for your effort Reb.
by El Savior
Mon Sep 27, 2004 8:55 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 5th fallschirmjäger division (Bulge)
Replies: 7
Views: 4198

5th fallschirmjäger division (Bulge)

I'm looking for information about 5th Fallschirmjäger division during Battle of the Bulge. I'm specially interested about 25th and 26th day and battles against US 4th Armored divison. I believe some FJ battalions defended Assenois and Remoifosse together with 26th Volksgrenadier division. Do anyone ...
by El Savior
Sat Sep 11, 2004 8:13 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Battle for Bastogne 19-26th December
Replies: 3
Views: 3148

It's hard to find info which German regiments and battalions engaged 101st Airborne Division and Combat Command B and R. Any correction to battle timeline is welcome: 19th December 0200 158th Combat Engineer Battalion (US) report that outpost at Mageret is overrun. 0500 After battle with Team Dyduke...
by El Savior
Sat Sep 11, 2004 1:33 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Battle for Bastogne 19-26th December
Replies: 3
Views: 3148

Actually I was talking about Mageret, where Team Hyduke withdrew after night battle 19th December. Thanks for other info, they were useful. I have problems to make OOB for LXVII Pz. Korps. How many batteries Volkswerfer Brig 15 had? 15 VW Brig. what about this unit? 182 Flak Sturm Reg. How many batt...
by El Savior
Tue Sep 07, 2004 8:36 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Battle for Bastogne 19-26th December
Replies: 3
Views: 3148

Battle for Bastogne 19-26th December

I need information about German units who fight against 101st and Command Combat B/R in Bastogne during 19th and 26th December. 19th December 3rd Pz Regiment attacked to Noville, which battalions German used? According to Seven roads to hell by Donald R. Burgett German also used Tigers. Were they fr...
by El Savior
Fri Oct 31, 2003 3:01 am
Forum: General WWII German Military Discussion
Topic: Father/Motherland
Replies: 14
Views: 5753

Finland is also called fatherland (fin. isänmaa). But sometimes Finnish talks about Finnish Maiden when talking about our country (but we never use word motherland). If you look the map, you will see that Finland looks little like dressed woman. Althought Russian took left arm (Petsamo) and parts of...
by El Savior
Thu Oct 16, 2003 3:34 pm
Forum: Campaigns and Battles
Topic: Names of operations
Replies: 9
Views: 4856

Here's a list of Airborne operations: http://www.eagle19.freeserve.co.uk/code.htm
by El Savior
Thu Oct 16, 2003 11:09 am
Forum: Campaigns and Battles
Topic: Invasion Of Yugoslavia
Replies: 8
Views: 3365

You'll find Germany's 1941 Yugoslavian campaign in Feldgrau's Campaign -link http://feldgrau.com/campaign.html . I believe Russians reached Yugoslavia in 1944 or 1945. Couple maps: http://www.dean.usma.edu/history/web03/atlases/ww2%20europe/ww2%20europe%20pages/ww2%20europe%20map%2017.htm http://www...
by El Savior
Thu Oct 09, 2003 1:39 pm
Forum: Campaigns and Battles
Topic: Operation Fall Weiss
Replies: 6
Views: 5036

Operation Fall Weiss

I'm researching operation Fall Weiss (Poland campaign) order of battle for Germany. Any corrections or info about topic is welcome. I want to know each commander for korps and division. --- Army Group Nord commanded by Fedor von Bock 8 Infantry divison 2 Motorized divison 1 Panzer Division 3rd ARMY ...