German Infantryman (3) Eastern Front 1943-45 by David Westwood

Author:David Westwood
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781782005148
Publisher: Osprey Publishing

Long after this tank (a T34) was destroyed, the soldier in the picture and the photographer found it again. The turret has been blown off the hull (on the left) and the rather gruesome skull of an occupant stares sightlessly at the camera as the German soldier looks at it with sombre mien.

Shortly after the raiding party had set out, the snowstorm let up – soon only a few clouds obscured an otherwise clear, moonlit sky. The improved visibility was expected to be unfavourable for the execution of the raid. However, the raiding party continued its march, knowing that once the moon was down, visibility would again be poor. Despite the excellent visibility for the Russians, Hill 783 was reached safely at 0115.

As soon as the command post had been established and sentries posted, the assault force proceeded on toward Hill 856. By 0300 the moon had set, and soon thereafter, despite the deep snow and occasional Russian flares, the assault force arrived at the foot of Hill 856, apparently without being observed. Over the steepest portion of the hill’s slope the men had to crawl and climb in two single files, a feat that required great effort and skill.

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