Some nasty condition for sure. The war on the Eastern Front sure was a different puppy, to say the least.
Some nasty condition for sure. The war on the Eastern Front sure was a different puppy, to say the least.
The thousand yard stare after destroying a T 34
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
You can really tell the horrors of war by a soldiers face......nice photos!
Donnie
Great color photo that says it all!!
Great Pictures, thanks for posting.
Cheers,
Mat
Thought you Guys, might Like to see these. Inside out side of the Wolchow Bunker. The Chap in the Bunk does not look over impressed with the Photographer. Members of 132 ID
I'm Reading Book, In Deadly Combat......At the Moment. Written by a Member of 132 Inf Div. Harrowing stuff cant recommend it enough.
Hello Dieter
Thank you for posting, Its Good to hear it from someone that was there. I see you are living some were a Little warmer now.
All the Best
The gates of hell were opened and we accepted the invitation to enter" 26/880 Lance Sgt, Edward Dyke. 26th Bn Northumberland Fusiliers , ( 3rd Tyneside Irish )
1st July 1916
Thought shall be the harder , heart the keener,
Courage the greater as our strength faileth.
Here lies our leader ,in the dust of his greatness.
Who leaves him now , be damned forever.
We who are old now shall not leave this Battle,
But lie at his feet , in the dust with our leader
House Carles at the Battle of Hastings
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