Military Life and Training-1
Military Life and Training-1 Military life was harsh. Recruits were isolated from four to six weeks before they were allowed to mingle with civilians. Discipline was relentless. This was characterized…
“Gus’ Gear” German helmets, steel Helmets and Trench Armor
When Germany declared war, the infantrymen were wearing the Pickelhaube, a spiked helmet that was first worn by Prussian soldiers in 1842. Shown here is an M1895 Ersatz Pickehaube, made…
IR 169: Blog 13, 19 March 2020: Spearheading the May 1918 Aisne Offensive (Part II)
IR 169: Blog 13, 19 March 2020: Spearheading the May 1918 Aisne Offensive (Part II)Member Notes:1. Reintroduction: With the rapid expansion of the forum, I thought I would provide some…
Peter Pgt—-UNIT RECORD KEEPING, SYSTEM, RESEARCHING
UNIT RECORD KEEPING, SYSTEM, RESEARCHINGToday’s blog will be on Imperial German Army Unit records, and with this topic, I hope to give you a better understanding of the system in…
Peter Pgt—-Military Grave Search
Military Grave Search: This is the link to the German Non-Profit group that maintains all German Military Graves around the world. The German Government only donates a 1/3 of their…
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE I: Erwin Rommel
PEEBLES PROFILESEPISODE I: Erwin RommelAlthough he was best remembered as the Desert Fox of the Second World War, Johannes Erwin Eugen Rommel achieved success and fame as a young soldier…
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE II: Curt Beitzen
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE II: Curt BeitzenWWI U-boat commanderKapitänleutnantSUCCESSES12 ships sunk with a total of 16,746 GRT1 warship sunk with a total of 10,850 tons2 ships damaged with a total of…
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE III: Leutnant Werner Voss
PEEBLES PROFILESEPISODE III: Leutnant Werner VossWerner Voss, Germany's fourth ranking ace, was born on April 13, 1897 in Krefeld, Germany..On November 15, 1914, Voss joined the Westphalian Hussaren (Cavalry) Regiment…
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE IV General Oskar von Hutier (1857-1934)
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE IV General Oskar von Hutier (1857-1934) Oskar von Hutier served as an effective field commander during the First World War, and he was renowned for his efficient…
PEEBLES PROFILES EPISODE VI-Cordt von Brandis: Hero of Douaumont?
PEEBLES PROFILESEPISODE VICordt von Brandis: Hero of Douaumont?Born on October 4, 1888 in Eimbeckhausen, Cordt von Brandis began his military career as a cadet in Naumburg and Gross-Lichterfelde.On June 19,…
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