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by Guy Newling
Thu Aug 12, 2004 6:52 pm
Forum: The Allies in WWII
Topic: Russian Penal Battalions
Replies: 18
Views: 13936

Russian Penal Battalions

I understand that these units were moved to the start line under guard - issued weapons moments prior to the start and advanced to the objective. Does anyone have any info on what small arms they were issues - ie all rifles, squad/sect weapons - SMG, LMG and rifle, or unarmed being some of them or a...
by Guy Newling
Thu May 13, 2004 6:01 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Flamethrowers and Pillboxes
Replies: 5
Views: 2513

Flamethrowers and Pillboxes

i heard a while ago that flamethrowers used against pillboxes did often burn the occupants but 'burn' the air and cause the occupants to die from lack of oxygen - any comments

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by Guy Newling
Wed Apr 07, 2004 2:28 pm
Forum: General WWII German Military Discussion
Topic: Beach Obstacles
Replies: 8
Views: 2433

How far along the channel coast did these fortifications go?

By that I mean towards Holland and Belguim.
by Guy Newling
Wed Mar 03, 2004 5:59 pm
Forum: Unit Histories, Feldpost Numbers & Orders of Battle
Topic: 716. Infanterie Division
Replies: 6
Views: 5139

SP arty in 716th ID Arty units

Anyone have any info that some of the Bttr's of the 716th ID were Lorraine Schleppers with the 15.5cm How.