Sperrverband vs Sperrgruppe

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Scott Revell
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Sperrverband vs Sperrgruppe

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Hi fellow Feldgrauers,

I have seen the following terms. So I can be exact can someone please assit in giving me the correct translation to the follwoing three terms:

Sperrverband
Sperrlinnie
Sperrgruppe

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Scott
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Re: Sperrverband vs Sperrgruppe

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Hi,

Sperrverband is usually translated as something like 'blocking force or formation'. A unit assembled to for a specific task of preventing the enemy advancing somewhere.

Sperrlinie is a barrier or 'blocking line', i.e. where the Sperrverband would hold the enemy.

Sperrgruppe is, as far as I'm aware, a synonym for Sperrverband. Possibly indicating a looser organisation.
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Re: Sperrverband vs Sperrgruppe

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Howard,

Thank you very much. Exactly what I was looking for.

Cheers

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