Col. Richard von Stahlein (cousin of the more famous Eric von Stahlein) makes defensive preparations. Here he is (second right) in impromptu field conference with his 2i/c of the Luftwaffe Field Division unit he commands, and two anti-Bolshevik Russian officers.
Their men are already patrolling the outskirts of the small town which sits astride a tactically crucial road junction.
While LFD gunners dig themselves in, and:
some welcome armoured support arrives.
Another testing time draws near...
Von Stalheim. There's a name I haven't heard in a while.
ReplyDeleteJust when you thought it was safe to go out on the beat again...
DeleteIs that along the lines of "I feel a presence I've not felt since . . . . "?
ReplyDeleteYes, a feeling in their water. If they weren't made out of white metal, that is.
DeleteGinger will sort this lot out! Good post with nice eye candy. More please!
ReplyDeleteSad to relate, he's gone off the rails - too much Facebook, partying and social security benefits...
DeleteMore please indeed,,,
ReplyDeleteI prefer the B/W for atmosphere and added old school charm...
Yes, I'm still (as you'll see) experimenting with the b/w - not as easy as I thought it might be.
DeleteAh, the POA men get an outing! Excellent - I wonder if their little hetzer will show up...
ReplyDeleteAha ! See tonight's post - but not the actual one you're thinking of, that would put the action even later, by which time the LFD were pretty non-existent.
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