The IR 470 in the Western Front 1940.

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The IR 470 in the Western Front 1940.

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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Creation.

It was organized on August 26, 1939 as a regiment of the 4th Wave in WK V with elements of additional battalions (Ergänzungs-Bataillon) E/34, E/35 and E/13 as part of the 260 ID; this division had an effective force of 15,019 men and was commanded by Generalleutnant Hans Schmidt. The following units were also subordinated to the 260 ID: IR 460; IR 480; AR 260; Pi Btl 260; Pz Abw Abt 260; AA 260 and NA 260.

The regimental HQ and its I. Battalion had garrisons in Heilbronn, the II. Battalion in Ludwigsburg and the III. Battalion in Tübingen.

At the beginning of the Polish campaign, between September 1, 1939 and September 9, 1939 the 260 ID as a whole was assembled in the training camp Müsingen.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Deployment to the Western Wall.

On September 9, 1939 the regiment moved to the western border, to the area of ​​the tripartite point between Germany, France and Switzerland. The regiment took up defensive positions there throughout the sector Eschbach-Müllheim-Seefelden, having its Command Post located in Vögisheim. In this sector carried out mainly defensive tasks, deploying two battalions in front and the third battalion behind in reserve.

Being deployed in the area was visited by senior military authorities as the Commander in Chief of the German Army (Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres) Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch and the Commander of the 7th Army, General der Artillerie Dollmann, who were accompanied by the Commander of the Division, Generalleutnant Schmidt.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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The Commander in Chief of the German Army (Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres) in the area of the regiment. Behind, the Division commander, Generalleutnant Schmidt and the 7th Army Commander (Befehlshaber der 7 AOK) General d. Artillerie Dollmann.
The Commander in Chief of the German Army (Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres) in the area of the regiment. Behind, the Division commander, Generalleutnant Schmidt and the 7th Army Commander (Befehlshaber der 7 AOK) General d. Artillerie Dollmann.
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Deployment to the Western Wall.

Visit of senior military authorities.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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Report to the Generaloberst in the first line.
Report to the Generaloberst in the first line.
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Descending from the artillery OP.
Descending from the artillery OP.
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The Division Commander explaining the situation to the Generaloberst. In the picture were (left to right) Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, Generalleutnant Schmidt and General der Artillerie Dollmann.
The Division Commander explaining the situation to the Generaloberst. In the picture were (left to right) Generaloberst Walther von Brauchitsch, Generalleutnant Schmidt and General der Artillerie Dollmann.
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Deployment to the Western Wall.

The IR 470 together with the other units of the 260 ID remained deployed in the Western Wall till April 19, 1940 holding its position and conducting combat patrols; in one of these patrols, soldiers of the regiment captured a French flag and for this action were awarded the first iron crosses of the 2° class.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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The Commander of the IR 470, Oberst Wenninger and his Adjutant Hauptmann Dr. Gebhardt.
The Commander of the IR 470, Oberst Wenninger and his Adjutant Hauptmann Dr. Gebhardt.
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Hauptmann Dr. Gebhardt (Adjutant of the IR 470) and Leutnant Köhler (O1 of IR 470) with the French flag captured by the regiment.
Hauptmann Dr. Gebhardt (Adjutant of the IR 470) and Leutnant Köhler (O1 of IR 470) with the French flag captured by the regiment.
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Deployment to the Western Wall.

In early 1940, more precisely on January 8, 1940 the French opened fire on the positions of the II. / IR 470 and was killed in action the Civil worker Eberle due to a shot in the head, he was the first casualty in the sector of the regiment.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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Heldengedenktag 1940 (Memorial Day).................
Heldengedenktag 1940 (Memorial Day).................
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Deployment to the Western Wall.

By mid April 1940 the regiment, as well the whole the division, was relieved by the 556 ID around Öfingen-Ippingen and then the division carried out some field training exercises in the area of Villingen.

On May 17, 1940 it was moved to Tübingen and Reutlingen.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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Field kitchen in Action - March 1940 ...............
Field kitchen in Action - March 1940 ...............
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Briefing of the Commander of Regiment in the Training ground in Villingen - May 1940..
Briefing of the Commander of Regiment in the Training ground in Villingen - May 1940..
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Gelb - May 1940.

On May 20, 1940 it was shipped and transferred to Bitburg by rail. On that day the 260 ID with the 298 ID and the 162 ID was subordinated to the XXXXII AK within the 2 AOK.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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Moved by railway in order to be committed to the north of France - May 1940.
Moved by railway in order to be committed to the north of France - May 1940.
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Gelb - May 1940.

At the beginning of the Western campaign, the Division was acting as Army Reserve and went behind the front-line echelon. By May 23, 1940, the troops of the 260 ID marched through Luxembourg by Dasburg - Clerf - Alleborn.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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March through Clerf - May 1940................
March through Clerf - May 1940................
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Gelb - May 1940.

On May 25, 1940 around 17:00 hours it was crossed the Belgian border by Alleborn; that day the march continued towards Bourcy through Noville. On May 28, 1940 Belgium capitulated and the 260th ID was halted near the river Meuse in the vicinity of Monthermé. On May 29, 1940 there was a reorganization of the German forces and the 260th ID passed to fulfil function as Reserve of the XIII AK.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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Route of the 260 ID - France 1940.
Route of the 260 ID - France 1940.
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Gelb - May 1940.

On May 30, 1940, the unit was subordinated to the 12 AOK. Thus the axis of advance changed from west to south. Next day, on May 31, 1940, it was ordered that all vehicles should carry a divisional emblem. This measure was necessary to distinguish the vehicles of the different units that used the same routes of marching. As a Divisional emblem was chosen the "Hoernle". This was a modification of the ancient symbol of the Kingdom of Württemberg. It was four horns curving to the left. It had a length of 19 cm and 2.5 cm wide. The symbol had to be painted in the front and rear on all vehicles.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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A battery of the AR 260 on the move, on the shield of the le. FH 18 it can be seen the emblem of the 260 ID................
A battery of the AR 260 on the move, on the shield of the le. FH 18 it can be seen the emblem of the 260 ID................
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Rot - June 1940.

On June 1, 1940 began the German deployment for the second phase of the campaign and the 260th ID crossed the Meuse by Monthermé, the CP was located at the castle of Arnicourt near the town of Lonny. The division was to cross the Aisne around Rethel. The march of the IR 470 continued by Le Moulins, Monthermé and Ham les Moins ending around Lalobbe and La Besace. The crossing of the Aisne had been planned at Rethel and there, the Divisional artillery was attached to the 17 ID and the 21 ID.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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A little stop for eating; look the emblem of the 260 ID in the field kitchen ........
A little stop for eating; look the emblem of the 260 ID in the field kitchen ........
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Rot - June 1940.

The battle for the breakthrough of the French front on the Aisne took place between 09 and 13 June 1940. There was not rest and after crossing the Aisne, the IR 470 took part in the heavy fighting in Couroye and Machault on June 11, 1940. Following the successful crossing the regiment, within the division, again acted as Army Reserve.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
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The Regimental Commander announcing the fall of Paris - June 1940 ...................
The Regimental Commander announcing the fall of Paris - June 1940 ...................
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The IR 470 from the Western Wall to the Swiss border - 1939/1940.

Fall Rot - June 1940.

From mid-June 1940 the 260th ID took part in the pursuit of French troops through the Champagne: from Givry to Revigny, across the Rhine-Marne Canal, on both sides of Côte d'Or to the plateau of Langres - Dijon (Nuits St.Georges - Beaune - Chagny). On June 19, 1940 the IR 470 reached Briaucourt.

On June 21, 1940 took part in a parade before the commander of the division which took place in Dijon. On June 22, 1940 was reached Beaunne unopposed. The I. Battalion was moved to Gray to guard a large prison camp established there. After the armistice the IR 470 was moved on June 24, 1940 at Chagny to monitor the line of demarcation with the State of Vichy.

Sources: 6. Army Photo Album - IR 470 - High Ranking Officers. Historical Media, LLC
http://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Gli ... /IR470.htm
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=145
http://www.260id.de/index.php?option=co ... Itemid=147
Fotoalbum-Offz-DKTIG-24_Pz-Div-Givry-France-Stalingrad- bei eBay_de 1918-1945 (endet 28_01_08 184500 MEZ).

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Through the Champagne
Through the Champagne
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A meeting with the Swiss - July 1940.............
A meeting with the Swiss - July 1940.............
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