Interestingly she was the only so called leader who acted normally - no airs or graces - she actually mixed with the people & showed an interest. Pity there arn't more like her.
- hans
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- Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:54 pm
- Forum: General WWII German Military Discussion
- Topic: Angela Merkel
- Replies: 1
- Views: 5030
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:27 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Various terms
- Replies: 2
- Views: 5896
Re: Various terms
Hi Helmut,
In order:
F = Communications NCO
S = Motor Transport Sergeant or Head Ostler.
W = Arms Storeman
K = Storeman
B = Blacksmith - NCO
W = Ordonance Sergeant
F = Feed [Horses] NCO
Meister, normally denotes a senior NCO.
- Hans
In order:
F = Communications NCO
S = Motor Transport Sergeant or Head Ostler.
W = Arms Storeman
K = Storeman
B = Blacksmith - NCO
W = Ordonance Sergeant
F = Feed [Horses] NCO
Meister, normally denotes a senior NCO.
- Hans
- Mon Aug 05, 2013 4:10 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Music
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12761
Re: Music
Servus Helmut,
The latest from Germany from my cousin [Armoured Div.]:
"Es gibt keinen Unterschied es sind einfach nur zwei verschiedene Namen für ein und das gleiche."
Regards,
- Hans
The latest from Germany from my cousin [Armoured Div.]:
"Es gibt keinen Unterschied es sind einfach nur zwei verschiedene Namen für ein und das gleiche."
Regards,
- Hans
- Sat Aug 03, 2013 5:05 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Music
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12761
- Fri Aug 02, 2013 7:08 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Music
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12761
Re: Music
Hi Helmut,
I can't let go of this one. Will be e-mailing my relos in Germany in the next day or so. If they don't know ???????????????????????
Regards,
- Hans
I can't let go of this one. Will be e-mailing my relos in Germany in the next day or so. If they don't know ???????????????????????
Regards,
- Hans
- Wed Jul 31, 2013 4:14 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Music
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12761
Re: Music
Hi Helmut, Certainly seems that there is a difference. I've had an idea, but have no idea if I'm on the right track. Spielmanszug is definatelly THE military band, used for military purposes, parades etc. The Musikzug could be the more informal band, ie., the band used for dances in the officers mes...
- Tue Jul 30, 2013 4:14 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Music
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12761
Re: Music
Hi Helmut, Interesting. Checked with all my German aquaintances who still reckon there is no difference. Interestingly enough Musikzug does not appear in any dictionary I possess. That said, like you I have come across both terms in books. Would be interested to know if there is in fact a different ...
- Mon Jul 29, 2013 11:49 pm
- Forum: Translation Requests
- Topic: Music
- Replies: 10
- Views: 12761
Re: Music
Nothing. Both indicate a military band.
- Hans
- Hans
- Mon Jul 01, 2013 6:25 pm
- Forum: Veterans and vet info
- Topic: Goodbye
- Replies: 38
- Views: 33111
Re: Goodbye
A reflection of the world we live in.
- Hans
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- Tue Apr 16, 2013 4:16 pm
- Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
- Topic: Chaplains
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4756
Re: Chaplains
Thank you Simon. I do have his records from the Dienstelle & Red Cross. Just thought it would be a nice thing to have his actual POW record as well. Hi Helmut, Uncle was in "Nordland". Not for very long mind you, he was still in the Ausbildung & Ersatz stage when captured on 4 May ...
- Mon Apr 15, 2013 6:03 pm
- Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
- Topic: Chaplains
- Replies: 6
- Views: 4756
Re: Chaplains
An uncle, a member of the W-SS never missed mass if he could help it either before, during or after the war, including his stint as a POW in Harwich.
Q.: Is there a possibility of obtaining POW records from the UK? Which archival office is the one to approach?
- Hans
Q.: Is there a possibility of obtaining POW records from the UK? Which archival office is the one to approach?
- Hans
- Tue May 29, 2012 10:11 pm
- Forum: Verboten! - Off topic content
- Topic: How to Piss Off a German
- Replies: 4
- Views: 11698
Re: How to Piss Off a German
1. I cross roads at red lights much to the chagrin of Pommie mates. :D 2. I don't stare so much as look down on people. 8) 3. I speak English better than any and all Californians and certainly better than Poms. :D 4. I stand up. :beer: 5. I hate asparagus. :x 6. I like upsetting authorities, thus I ...
- Sat May 12, 2012 5:22 pm
- Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
- Topic: Polish Units on the Eastern Front 1939
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7083
Re: Polish Units on the Eastern Front 1939
Hi MJU,
Great information & certainly helps in piecing together fathers history. Certainly grateful for your valuable input. As always there remain gaps but every little bit helps.
- Hans
Great information & certainly helps in piecing together fathers history. Certainly grateful for your valuable input. As always there remain gaps but every little bit helps.
- Hans
- Wed Mar 21, 2012 3:13 pm
- Forum: The Allies in WWII
- Topic: Comments on Australian or New Zealand tactics by German Army
- Replies: 8
- Views: 9409
Re: Comments on Australian or New Zealand tactics by German Army
Whilst not condoning Bennett's action in doing a runner, at least he did show "initiative". As for evacuating British intelligence officers - why? These unworthy gentlemen along with their non thinking generals got it wrong. Too busy sipping and supping at the clubs to bother about THEIR m...
- Tue Mar 20, 2012 10:06 pm
- Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
- Topic: Polish Units on the Eastern Front 1939
- Replies: 10
- Views: 7083
Re: Polish Units on the Eastern Front 1939
Hi MJU,
New information received from WAS[t] today states that my step father served in 6.Batal. K.O.P.
Again thanks for your earlier assistance.
- Hans
New information received from WAS[t] today states that my step father served in 6.Batal. K.O.P.
Again thanks for your earlier assistance.
- Hans