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by Helmut
Sun Dec 02, 2018 4:09 pm
Forum: Translation Requests
Topic: Kukurutz
Replies: 1
Views: 5122

Kukurutz

Servus! My ancestors are Volksdeutsch from the Banat in Yugoslavia. I grew up learning German with a dialect from that region. I have been able to find the origin of many of the words common to that region but have been unable to find the origin of the word KUKURUTZ . It is word for corn. Recently I...
by Helmut
Tue Nov 14, 2017 12:19 pm
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: Panzergrenadier vs Panzer
Replies: 0
Views: 3757

Panzergrenadier vs Panzer

Servus,

Why were the SS Panzer Korps Divisions designated Panzergrenadier Divisions rather than as Panzer Divisions in mid 1943? They were stronger than most of the Wehrmacht Divisions. Your thoughts?

Thanks in advance for any input.

Regards,
Helmut
by Helmut
Mon May 08, 2017 11:51 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: 4.SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division
Replies: 9
Views: 5344

Re: 4.SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division

Thank You !!! :D :[]
by Helmut
Sat May 06, 2017 12:02 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: 4.SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division
Replies: 9
Views: 5344

Re: 4.SS-Polizei-Panzergrenadier-Division

Servus,

In what language is the book written?

Helmut
by Helmut
Fri Apr 01, 2016 12:27 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: New book about battles in Pomerania in 1945 from JJF
Replies: 3
Views: 3022

Re: New book about battles in Pomerania in 1945 from JJF

Servus,

This is the English language version of Erich Murawski's book " Die Eroberung Pommerns durch die Rote Armee."

regards,

Helmut
by Helmut
Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:10 am
Forum: Veterans and vet info
Topic: German POWs buried in Seattle
Replies: 3
Views: 7654

Re: German POWs buried in Seattle

There are some German POWs buried on Ft Campbell, KY 4 graves I think.
by Helmut
Thu Feb 18, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: New 11. Pz Div history "Ghost Division"
Replies: 2
Views: 2377

Re: New 11. Pz Div history "Ghost Division"

Servus, I have bought a lot of German language books over the years and I could never figure out why such excellent books had such poor maps. A lot of them had, as this book apparently has, hand drawn maps. While better than no maps at all, they are , in my opinion of poor quality considering how mu...
by Helmut
Tue Dec 08, 2015 10:01 am
Forum: Translation Requests
Topic: Affenzahn
Replies: 2
Views: 5039

Affenzahn

Servus,

Can anyone tell me wha tthis is?

In wehige Seekunden ist die Anhoehe erreicht und mit einem "Affenzahn" die Kuppe ueberschritten.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

Helmut
by Helmut
Tue Oct 27, 2015 9:02 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Prohorovka/Lawrence
Replies: 56
Views: 30494

Re: Prohorovka/Lawrence

Servus

I got mine yesterday also. I upacked it and it looke like one of those big dictionaries you see in a library. I suspect I'll need a book stand to read this beast.

Regards,

Helmut
by Helmut
Tue Jul 28, 2015 7:02 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Pfeifpatronne
Replies: 2
Views: 4418

Pfeifpatronne

Servus,

Can you please tell me what a pfeifpatronne is? i saw it translated as a whistling round but I'm sure there has to be more to it.

Thanks in advance for your help.

Regards,

Helmut
by Helmut
Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:24 pm
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: Material for books needed
Replies: 11
Views: 37035

Re: Material for books needed

Two other interesting photos. "Guarding the Führer at the new Reichskanzlei" and "Ehrenwache am Grabmal der Gefallenen der Waffen-SS". Yes, Reinhold had a very interesting career. Simply elite like our both families and his third daughter. :up: Does anyone know where this Grabma...
by Helmut
Mon Feb 09, 2015 12:21 pm
Forum: Heer
Topic: 2. Panzerarmee
Replies: 1
Views: 3722

2. Panzerarmee

Servus,

When was the 2 PZ. Armee moved from AG Center to the Balkans? What was the logic behind the move? it just seems odd taking Panzer Army and sending it to the Balkans never to be used with tanks again.

Any thoughts?

Regards,

Helmut
by Helmut
Sat Dec 20, 2014 10:08 am
Forum: Heer
Topic: Begleit kompanie
Replies: 2
Views: 5168

Re: Begleit kompanie

Thank you very much and Merry Christmas.
by Helmut
Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:40 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Unit History Reviews
Replies: 56
Views: 88190

Re: Unit History Reviews

Yes they do. usually you can tell from the title.
by Helmut
Tue Dec 16, 2014 11:50 am
Forum: Heer
Topic: Begleit kompanie
Replies: 2
Views: 5168

Begleit kompanie

Servus, What exactly is a Begleitkompanie? I know it translates to escort company but what did it escort? I know such person such as the the Fuehrer and the RFSS had a Begleit unit but whoelse would have had one? I once read of a DivisionsBegleit Kompanie. What would be their mission? Thanks for you...