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by NICK
Mon May 19, 2003 12:33 pm
Forum: Foreign Volunteers, Collaboration and Axis Allies
Topic: Hungary and the Axis war effort?
Replies: 14
Views: 4996

Hungary and the Axis war effort?

I would like to hear opinions on the Hungarians military contribution to the axis war effort? Military effectiveness, dedication in battle vs. the Soviets and so on, thanks.
by NICK
Mon May 19, 2003 12:11 pm
Forum: Luftwaffe
Topic: Rolf Pingel, KC winner any info?
Replies: 2
Views: 1886

Rolf Pingel, KC winner any info?

Anyone know anything about the man, birthplace, is he still living, other decorations? What was his speciallty day fighter, night fighter, or maybe bomber pilot? If an ace what was his kill total? Thanks for any info.
by NICK
Fri May 09, 2003 6:13 am
Forum: Commanders, Personalities & Award Holders
Topic: Did Gen. von Manstein's help establish the Bundeswehr?
Replies: 4
Views: 2349

Did Gen. von Manstein's help establish the Bundeswehr?

I had read something once that he was consulted on numerous occasions while serving some type of prison sentence in the 50s about the new german armed forces. Has anyone else read or heard about this? What did Manstein do, also was there thought of him being asked to lead in the new Army?
by NICK
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:36 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Author James Lucas, some info please
Replies: 1
Views: 1060

Author James Lucas, some info please

I have read on this forum that he had passed away, if true when? Also, could anyone list the books he has written? Thanks
by NICK
Thu Apr 24, 2003 9:24 am
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Author James Lucas, some info please
Replies: 0
Views: 630

Author James Lucas, some info please

I have read on this forum that he had passed away, if true when? Also, could anyone list the books he has written? Thanks
by NICK
Tue Apr 22, 2003 5:48 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: SS Panzergrenadier by Hans Schmidt, any opinions?
Replies: 2
Views: 1646

SS Panzergrenadier by Hans Schmidt, any opinions?

Just finished it, a very interesting read, the guy is truly unappoligetic about his supposed service in the LAH or what one would call today revisionist thinking. Just was wondering what others think of this book.
by NICK
Fri Jan 03, 2003 8:46 am
Forum: SS/Waffen-SS
Topic: Are there any high ranking Waffen SS soldiers alive?
Replies: 10
Views: 4991

Are there any high ranking Waffen SS soldiers alive?

Who is still left with us? Otto Kumm? Karl Uhlrich? Any others?
Thanks in advance
by NICK
Fri Dec 27, 2002 12:50 pm
Forum: Books and Reviews
Topic: Author Critique: Richard Landwehr
Replies: 4
Views: 2865

Author Critique: Richard Landwehr

Does anyone know any info on this author ie) age , whethwer he had any military service, trouble with the law or governments because of his somewhat revisionist writings? Just curious about the guy.thanks
by NICK
Sun Oct 27, 2002 6:59 am
Forum: Weapons and Equipment
Topic: Sturmgewehr 44
Replies: 3
Views: 2831

Sturmgewehr 44

Were any units equipped with this rifle during the Normandy campaign? If so does anyone out there know which ones?