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by Laurens
Tue Feb 03, 2004 10:17 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: members of my crew
Replies: 3
Views: 3277

Hi guys,

Just place the number "3" before the dot.

www3.mistral.co.uk/sbg1/pak38.jpg

Regards,
Laurens
by Laurens
Mon Feb 02, 2004 12:17 pm
Forum: Commanders, Personalities & Award Holders
Topic: Generalmajor Hugo Ribstein
Replies: 1
Views: 4681

Generalmajor Hugo Ribstein

Hello,

Is there someone who can tell me anything about the death of Generalmajor Hugo Ribstein in December 1941? From October 1940 untill his death, he was commander of the 81. Infanterie-Division. I am curious if he died from enemy actions, illness or any other cause.

Thank you in advance,
Laurens
by Laurens
Sun Dec 28, 2003 12:26 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Combat History of schwere Panzer-Abteilung 508
Replies: 2
Views: 1859

Thank you for the reply Jukka,

As I understand it, the price seems fair as compared to quantity and quality.
So far I don't have any books from JJF, but that might change real soon. :wink:


Regards,
Laurens
by Laurens
Sun Dec 28, 2003 5:59 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Which unit is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 3429

I was probably too busy looking at the platoon sign and mistyped the explanation for the number.
Thank you for the adjustment :D

Regards,
Laurens
by Laurens
Sun Dec 28, 2003 3:52 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Which unit is this?
Replies: 4
Views: 3429

Hello Brian, The square, the two circles and the number "3" on the left are tactical markings. In this case it means the following: The square is equal to an infantry platoon (infanterie zug) The two circles are equal to a motorized unit (mot.) The number "3" indicates the number...
by Laurens
Sat Dec 27, 2003 3:24 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Combat History of schwere Panzer-Abteilung 508
Replies: 2
Views: 1859

The Combat History of schwere Panzer-Abteilung 508

Hello, Can someone comment this book as seen from his personal point of view? I always had a certain interest in the German units that fought in Italy (although my knowledge on that topic is still quite small and just contains the basics). The last time I went to a store I noticed this book but unfo...
by Laurens
Sat Dec 27, 2003 1:53 am
Forum: Other Sites
Topic: Soldbuch.com
Replies: 4
Views: 3414

No problem at all :D

Cheers,
Laurens
by Laurens
Fri Dec 26, 2003 1:46 pm
Forum: Soldatenheim
Topic: German Soldier Sketch.
Replies: 5
Views: 2977

The last picture is extremely dark. When looking from a distance, I can only see the forehead and an eye (at least I hope I'm right about that :wink: ) Otherwise I can only cheer the fact that you make sketches about german or allied soldiers or anything else related to World War II. For example, I'...
by Laurens
Fri Dec 26, 2003 1:36 pm
Forum: Other Sites
Topic: Soldbuch.com
Replies: 4
Views: 3414

Hello Sara, I remember that website, although vague. It held some personal accounts from members of the Waffen-SS, among other things off course. It was a long time ago and to my humble opinion there must have been problems with either abusive e-mails or problems with web hosting. After soldbuch.com...
by Laurens
Fri Dec 26, 2003 1:14 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 56. infanterie-division in may 1940
Replies: 0
Views: 1158

56. infanterie-division in may 1940

Hello members, At one point in the German campaign through Belgium in May 1940, the 56. Infanterie-Division took position to start an attack to the south of the Belgian city of Gent. Infanterie-regiment 234 moved on rather well untill stopped by enemy artillery fire. During the night from May 20 to ...
by Laurens
Sun Aug 24, 2003 12:53 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Photographic research (vehicle unit emblem)
Replies: 8
Views: 5516

...or to decline... I don't think there is anything to decline :D It is not possible to get any wiser from the back of the photos as they only have a simple number on it and no writings. Furthermore, the two photos were obtained from a random collection (I mean there is no large group or something,...
by Laurens
Sun Aug 24, 2003 2:22 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: How does One Post a Photograph here?
Replies: 1
Views: 2122

You have two options to choose from: First of all, you need to find a server were you can store your scanned photo. Nowadays, you can choose a free service such as Geocities or Brinkster . Register for free and follow their rules and methods to upload your picture to the internet. When you post a me...
by Laurens
Sun Aug 24, 2003 1:47 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Photographic research (vehicle unit emblem)
Replies: 8
Views: 5516

Hello Akira, I must say I was confused when I found this picture. The first moment, I also shared your thoughts that this was a red-cross marking. But compared with other red-cross markings, most, if not all photos with medical vehicles have a circular (probably white) background with the cross on t...
by Laurens
Sat Aug 23, 2003 8:46 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Photographic research (vehicle unit emblem)
Replies: 8
Views: 5516

Photographic research (vehicle unit emblem)

I hope to get a response from someone on this forum in regards to my picture below. It shows the first two vehicles in a column. The vehicles have their unit emblem on the left side. I went on to search this list from Mr. Awender. It should be the emblem of the 72. Infanterie-Division. Is someone ab...
by Laurens
Mon Jul 28, 2003 12:16 pm
Forum: Kriegsmarine
Topic: Need Info on Z 27
Replies: 4
Views: 5314

Z-27

Hello Danny, One of the commanders of Z-27 was Knights Cross holder Kapitän zur See Alfred-Karl Smidt (awarded on 15.06.1943). If you can read German, then these links are also for you: http://www.geocities.com/Pentagon/Quarters/5768/z27_1.html http://home.t-online.de/home/jgust/z27.htm This destroy...