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by bil
Thu Jun 23, 2011 2:45 pm
Forum: Veterans and vet info
Topic: Experiences of Germans with recruitment for Foreign Legion
Replies: 25
Views: 30880

Re: Experiences of Germans with recruitment for Foreign Legion

Long ago i had a book supposedly written by one of these fellows,'Eddie Hukov" I believe the authors name was.Can't remember the book title,but it is a lead! ---bil
by bil
Fri Oct 01, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 16th Panzer Division escape at Stalingrad
Replies: 3
Views: 9902

Re: 16th Panzer Division escape at Stalingrad

There is some informaion in the opening chapters of 'Blood Red Snow',not much reference to the unit numbers,but to the confusion and chaos of the retreat,and units being mixed during this time.I don't know if this is any help to you. ---bil
by bil
Wed Sep 01, 2010 12:43 pm
Forum: Reichswehr
Topic: I heard a story....
Replies: 1
Views: 6206

Re: I heard a story....

Sort of...Captain (Hauptman) Adolf Von Schell was a German infantry officer that served in WW I,both eastern and western fronts.Post-war,he continued to serve in the German Army,as a line officer and staff officer. In 1930 he was sent by his government to attend The Infantry School at Fort Benning,a...
by bil
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:18 am
Forum: World War I
Topic: British World War I Tanks
Replies: 27
Views: 18874

Re: British World War I Tanks

I found this pic I took at the Invalides Museum in Paris-is this somethink like what you were asking about?? ---bil
by bil
Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:03 am
Forum: World War I
Topic: British World War I Tanks
Replies: 27
Views: 18874

Re: British World War I Tanks

On the large,Mark I tanks,there was a set of wheels in the back to assist steering,but I suspect you ale looking at the smaller type tank with turret,there is a three piece 'boom' on the back with a small wheel on some,it is for when a tank is crossing an obstacle,to help prevent it from tipping bac...
by bil
Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:19 am
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: Medical Service of the German Army 1939.
Replies: 40
Views: 39471

Re: Medical Service of the German Army 1939.

There is a good Schiffer book on this-'The German Army Medical Corps in WWII' -a photo cronicle'. There is a basic history,some stories,including air evacuation,and lots of pictures.Sidecar stretcher racks,horse drawn litters,makeshift ambulamces.Much on everyday medical work also. ---bil
by bil
Mon Dec 21, 2009 6:25 pm
Forum: What's New
Topic: Feldgrau photos for sale!!!!!
Replies: 14
Views: 21392

Re: Feldgrau photos for sale!!!!!

On many sites,the older pictures go away when servers are switched or re-formatted.I suspect that is what happened here,we have had it happen on MG42.us also.When I see a pic I may want to see later,I save it,but not if it is already gone! ---bil
by bil
Sun Dec 20, 2009 6:53 pm
Forum: What's New
Topic: New requirement going forward re: user names on Feldgrau
Replies: 111
Views: 91843

Re: New requirement going forward re: user names on Feldgrau

Did I miss something?? However,I do agree ,and have always posted on all forums with my real name. ---bil
by bil
Thu Dec 10, 2009 5:19 pm
Forum: Translation Requests
Topic: Zwolfender
Replies: 4
Views: 2251

Re: Zwolfender

From what I understand,it refered to a soldier that had signed up for a 12 year term,mostly before the war.A career,so to speak. ---bil
by bil
Wed Nov 25, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Stackpole Publishing upcoming books
Replies: 15
Views: 7076

Re: Stackpole Publishing upcoming books

Nicolai-do you have a link to the site selling 'Doctor at Stalingrad'? My original one fell apart years ago! :( ---bil
by bil
Thu Oct 29, 2009 8:37 am
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: can anything be done about photo removals
Replies: 6
Views: 8084

Re: can anything be done about photo removals

Some of it may be out of the forums control,for example links to other sites that may not be there still,or links to host sites where the poster may have removed them.I know,it does get aggrivating! ---bil
by bil
Wed Oct 28, 2009 2:10 pm
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: can anything be done about photo removals
Replies: 6
Views: 8084

Re: can anything be done about photo removals

I am a moderator on the mg42 board,we have that problem,but mostly because of server changes.Although it may be a bit late for you,I always recomend saving and pictures you think you will ever want to see again on your computer.A link can also go away.Another method that has mixed results is asking ...
by bil
Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:01 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Forgotten Soldier Movie Update
Replies: 41
Views: 34230

Re: The Forgotten Soldier Movie Update

Sort of like Brer Rabbit? :wink: :evil: ---bil
by bil
Tue Sep 08, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: The Forgotten Soldier Movie Update
Replies: 41
Views: 34230

Re: The Forgotten Soldier Movie Update

I think the post by 'lwd' is about as close to describing how Hollywood works as any I have seen.As far as the canard about 'the jews' running the industry,the fact is that perception and money run the place,no matter the religion or race.If those two conditions were met,the type of movie we are tal...
by bil
Sat Sep 05, 2009 4:18 pm
Forum: Comments and Suggestions
Topic: KEEP FELDGRAU ONLINE - DONATE!
Replies: 22
Views: 39427

Re: KEEP FELDGRAU ONLINE - DONATE!

It is usually not a good idea for anyone to send that sort of info to anyone by e-mail.There are many ways for it to intercepted at any point and misused for nefarious purposes.Usually your money ends up in Nigeria or somewhere.[thats where mine went]So it seems paypal or a similar web service is re...