Kampf????

[Tango]

Hello Gents, stupid question time???.. I know the word "Kampf" is translated into Struggle in English..but I keep seeing it in the names of awards like the PAB,& Close combat awards... So where does the word come into play????. Just wondering!!! Thanks for your time Terry.

[ObKrieger]

It means a variety of things, including struggle, battle, fight, etc.

'Panzerkampfabzeichen' translates to 'Tank Assault Badge'

[Tango]

Cheers ObKrieger I thought it meant something like that!! It just seemed a little strange to have a Tank Struggle badge...in english!!! Cheers Terry.

[Richie B]

Terry

It does mean struggle as in Mein Kampf but also means battle, fight or combat.

Hence

Nahkampf - close combat

Kampfgruppe - battle group

Panzerkampf - tank battle or perhaps tank combat in the context of the badge.

Regards

Richie

[Adrian]

In the context of TR decorations it can be translated as 'Combat' or 'Battle'.

The word 'Sturm' would be a better translation for 'Assault'.

For example:

Tank Battle Badge = Panzer Kampf Abzeichen.

Nahkampfspange = Close Combat Clasp.

Infanterie Sturm Abzeichen = Infantry Assault Badge.

Allgemeine Sturm Abzeichen = General Assault badge.

No doubt some native German speakers will be along to correct me but this is how I see it!

[Frundsberg]

Or Close Combat Clasp.

[Tango]

Thanks for the replies guys very interesting....At least today hasn't been a waste I've learnt something new!!!! Cheers Terry.

[Woolgar]

It can also mean 'contest' as in Wettkampf


Nick

[Scout]

Or can be used thus: 'Klag nicht, kämpft!' - 'Dont complain, fight!'