These are a few photos from the family photo albumn - Ostfront.
Whilst I find it amusing now , at the time my uncle and his comrades were actually investigated for building their own car.
Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
These are a few photos from the family photo albumn - Ostfront.
Whilst I find it amusing now , at the time my uncle and his comrades were actually investigated for building their own car.
Re: Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
Sorry for the photo quality
Re: Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
Hier beginnt der Arsch der Welt !
Photo from the Battel of Demjansk
Kesselschlacht von Demjansk
Re: Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
Translated - The ass of the world begins here. What kind of vehicle is that in the photo? Looks like a GAZ Russian Jeep maybe? NH
Re: Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
Hi Neil, There are a serious of photos showing them salvaging parts from all types of wrecks, from which they built their own vehicle. I am trying to improve the quality so I can post on this forum.
Regards,
Grant.
Re: Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
Signs showing Hier beginnt der Arsch der Welt were common in the area of Army Group North particulary around the Wolchow front , deep forests , swamps , mud , water , mosquitos , ticks !!! The arse of the world indeed !!
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
Re: Signs of the troops having enough of marching in the snow
What was your Uncles unit ??
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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