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27-04-2008, 11:45 AM
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| Silly old moo   Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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 | Gebirgsjäger Division Gebirgsjäger Division Hello, Would be interested in finding out more about above, in particular the 4.Gebirgsjäger Division from 1943 onwards. Anyone got any recommendations as to books, sites etc? Have already found a site which lists engagement history etc, but looking for something with a little more flesh on it. 4.Gebirgsjäger Division http://www.gebirgsjaeger.4mg.com/4gebdiv.htm If there is nothing specific to recommend, can any one thing of a good background resource to Kuban bridgehead etc? Nothing would be too basic in my case. Absolute beginner. Thanks, dbf |
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28-04-2008, 09:38 AM
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| Very Senior Member   Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: just around the corner
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| The only book I have on the elite Gebirgsjäger is an Osprey published book in their Warrior series, #74. Written by Gordon Williamson. It is typical of that style, basic information on recruitment, training, deployment and awards. Well illustrated with a good breakdown of the specialist equipment the cadre carried. You already have all of the information pertinent to 4 Gebirgs Div from this book from our earlier communication Di.
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28-04-2008, 10:20 AM
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| Silly old moo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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| Hi, Thanks, before I checked with you know I tried to find more about the Divisions. That is, I wanted to know why they were formed and what training the men underwent, why they were considered an elite, or specialists, to get an idea of what it was like for someone to be serving. I would have liked to have an idea about why someone would have ended up in this particular unit. Obviously I have googled like mad to find photos, but none seem to be attributed to the 4. Div. I was kind of hoping there was something along the lines of a unit history with photos of the men in action etc.. Failing that a good informative book about the actions in which the Div. took part would be great to get a bigger picture. You know I am interested in late 1943 onwards and why it is important to me. I hope there are other books out there which would be recommended for my needs, so that I do not waste money on something of little relevance or help. Thanks again for your help and confirmation, for the reply and the name of the book. Appreciate it very much. Diane |
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28-04-2008, 11:07 AM
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| Grumpy Old Moose   Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs
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 | A tiny bit more info. 4th Gebirgsjager Division Similar info auf Deutsch. Lexikon der Wehrmacht - 4. Gebirgs-Division Click on each unit (in blue) and their is a whole load of info in German with maps too. Last edited by Owen; 28-04-2008 at 11:16 AM. |
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28-04-2008, 11:30 AM
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| Pog mo thon  Join Date: Apr 2004
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| Good info on the Division lads. It just occured to me reading Owens first link, that there were divisions in the Wehrmacht who were solely involved in the East and never faced the Allies on the Western Front.
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28-04-2008, 11:50 AM
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| Grumpy Old Moose Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Under the stairs
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| A map showing location of 49 Korps which 4 Gebirgs Div was part of. Units all marked in Russian but I can see where they are on this one. http://rkkaww2.armchairgeneral.com/m...us/taman43.jpg 49 czn & 4 czd I hope I'm right. Russians speaker feel free to correct me. Last edited by Owen; 28-04-2008 at 11:56 AM. |
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28-04-2008, 01:21 PM
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| Silly old moo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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| Thanks to all for your contributions towards my education. Owen thanks for the map. I gave up in frustration once trying to navigate my way around that site. If you don't know what you're looking for ... a little difficult.  Cheers, Diane |
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02-05-2008, 12:53 PM
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| Silly old moo Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Co Down, Northern Ireland
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| A belated thanks to Arthur for his kind reply and info. Much appreciated dbf
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