German soldiers salute at the tomb of the unknown soldier in Paris (December 1940).
In the photo, a German soldier stands next to the grave of his fallen comrade on the Eastern Front (1941).
In the photo, a German soldier stands next to a BMW R-71 motorcycle with sidecar.
The photo shows a highly decorated mountain infantryman during a mission on the Eastern Front (1942).
Awards:
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Iron Cross 2nd Class
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Iron Cross 1st Class
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Infantry Assault Badge
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Army Mountain Guide Badge
In the photo, a German officer instructs new recruits in the handling and positions of the Karabiner 98k during military training (1940).
The photo shows Field Marshal Fedor von Bock on the Eastern Front (1942).
You can see that he is carrying a card under his arm – possibly to explain upcoming changes.
In the photo, a German officer decorates soldiers after the Battle of France (1941).
In the photo, a Waffen-SS soldier gives his comrades the signal to advance during the Battle of the Bulge (1944).
The photo shows German soldiers, marked by the fierce fighting in Stalingrad (1942).
In the photo, German soldiers stand in the “gun at the ready” position during military training (1938).
In the photo, a German soldier observes the construction of a new bridge (1940).
In the photo, German soldiers peer through a window into a house during the Battle of France (1940).
In the foreground you can see a soldier writing something on a piece of paper – possibly a letter to his family.
In the photo, a German officer, scarred by intense combat, points out possible targets in Stalingrad (1942).
It can be seen that he was awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross.
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