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    Einbauschrank

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    1. Thanks. This a real help as it is difficult for an "outsider" to get this kind of information without investing a lot of work!
    2. Thanks a lot! Unfortunately, he is not mentioned in the "Base Leonore" online. How could I find out more about him without a trip to France?
    3. Hello, this board has several times helped me out of the lurch with special questions so I am trying my luck again. I am looking on the armament of the Tirailleurs Senegalais in Cote d'Ivoire around 1908-1912. Did they have the Lebel 1886 or the Berthier 1907? Or even the old 1874 model Gras? And waht would the equipment of the Brigade Indigene or the police force? I am often reading of a lack of confidence concerning the rifle but I don't know exactly what rifle they mean as this is in the middle of a re-equipment. Another question: I know that in 1910 a Lieutenant Boudet was recommended and accepted into the Legion D'Honneur for his actions in Cote d'Ivoire. I don't know his first name. Boudet is a common French surname and the fact that a Napoleonic general bore this name doesn't make the research easier Any hints will be appreciated!
    4. I try to understand his mindset, too. That's why I am asking for the uniform, because it sometimes (I guess nearly always) chosen for the occasion. Perhaps there is a little bit of a hint hidden in there.
    5. Hello everyone, William II. is well known for his blunders. One famous blunder was his "Hun" speech in 1900 when his impromptu address to German soldiers being transferred to China included "Mercy is not to be given, prisoners not to be taken". I'd like to know what kind of uniform did the emperor wear during his address? Here's a link to an article with a slideshow, I'd be thankful for the information. http://www.welt.de/kultur/history/article13724425/Wilhelm-II-seine-Hunnenrede-und-The-Huns.html Thank you!
    6. Hello board, I am looking for more details on a "Commandant" or "chef de bataillon" Morel, who served in the Ivory Coast until September 1910 when he had to be repatriated due to illness. If you could point me towards a good compendium of the structure of the French Colonial Army in Africa covering the decades before WW1 I wpuld also be grateful. I speak French, English or German, so any books or links in these languages would help me out of my not so blissful ignorance. I've already read the "Histoire Militaire de la Cote d'ivoire". Thanks!
    7. Oops, of course there are no pilots in the Legion. I got it mixed up with a low flyby video, where the legionnaire is the guy standing on the ground. Anyway, if you want to catch a glimpse of Malinese training have a look here. It explains why the Islamists were able to gain so much terrain: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PkFBjBqWzAc
    8. The really interesting question would be: Can the esteemed member of the boards identify his unit? I've seen the death head in French clips before, but these were AFAIK videos of pilots of the Foreign Legion from 2008 (which would contradict the suggestion that it is an hommage to a character from Call of Duty 2 which was released in 2009). For those interested: Around 4:45-4:50. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ol74hOJtWOA Anyway, I don't think that the death head symbolism entered the military only after the release of COD ... As I have absolutely no idea about French military culture I don't know if this is a thing special to French troops on Africa or a general symbolism or something the Foreign Legion is known for. Any experts on French military culture here?
    9. Hello board! I've stumbled across "Commandant Militaire de la Cote d'Ivoire" Nogues. I have no surname. I know this "Nogues" left the Ivory Coast around 1910 as a Colonel or Lt. Colonel. I know there is a Nogues with General Lyautey, the conquereo of Morocco in 1912, who happens to be his foster father. Now I would be interested to know whether this Nogues from the Ivory Coast is the same as the General (Charles) who later, in the 40ies, collaborates with the Germans. Does anyone know more about a Nogues who was stationed as Commandant Militaire in the Ivory Coast and succeeded by Lt. Colonel Levasseur? Thanks a lot! Einbauschrank
    10. Hello board, in 1904 SMS "Habicht" was sent to Swakopmund, Namibia, to reinforce the German Colonial troops against the Herero uprising. A small detachement of ~50 marines were disembarked. Is there any possibility to get a list of all the man aboard "Habicht" or all the man who were disembarked? Where to look? I am also looking for a city map of Okahandja from~1900 (but *before* 1904). Any ideas were I could find this? Thanks a lot! Einbau
    11. It is not 100% clear to me what "Der Spiegel" implies, but there might be the possibility that these photographs were from an exhibition that was supported by the Hamburger Institut für Sozialforschung in Charkow several years ago. The (coloured) original plates are to be found in Hamburg as they were bought from the widow of the photographer,, Johannes Haehle, a member of the Propaganda Kompanie.
    12. Hello! The German magazine "Der Spiegel" has published several photographs taken by a crewmember of a FW189 on the Eastern Front. They are claiming that there are few telltale pictures which might help to identify the circumstances or even the unknown photographer. It seems the pictures were shot around May '42 around Charkow. I have been astonished over and over by the knowledge that is gathered within these boards and I'd be glad if some of you could take a look at the pictures and help out on this enigma. http://einestages.spiegel.de/static/topicalbumbackground/6041/das_raetsel_des_fliegenden_auges.html On the slider nr. 17 is a RK Traeger, does anybody know who this guy might be? Thanks a lot! Patrick
    13. Hello! My girlfriend is wading through the British secret reports made from eavesdropped conversations between German POW in the Mediterrenean for her Master. The reports were compiled by German immgrants who translated the German ranks into the British equivalent. This is normally easy enough but there are some acronyms that totally esacpe me. Could anyone enlighten me as to what "E.R.A." refers to? In the files she has it only appears in the U-Bootwaffe. If it is extra regimental asignement: why would you call assignment to a U-Boat "extra regimental" and can the function and rank be narrowed down? Is it an officer or an enlisted rank? Thank you for all hints! Patrick
    14. Thanks a lot. I've managed to acquire the "Sourcebook" and "Queen Victoria's Little Wars". Both make a good reading.
    15. Sorry for the confusion With "altered" I simply meant the added caption of "Hammerzeit", not the fotography itself. But do you have any idea where and when (other than: somewhere in Europe during the winter 35-45)? Regards Einbau
    16. Hi! I want to improve my knowledge about warfare in the British colonies, especially Africa. As I am German I have few prior knowledge of British customs etc. What books could you recommend me to get my horizon broadened? I would be very grateful if you could provide me with a mix of "shallow" books to get a quick and dirty overview and more specialized tomes that will help me to get a grasp of the "soul" of the body of men that created and sustained the British Empire. I am also interested in the Colonial Office etc., but that is too off topic I fear. Thank you very much! Patrick
    17. Hi board! I am not quite sure if this is "serious" enough. I don't want to trespass on your patience, but this (altered) fotography has been circulating the internet for several months. Are there enough details to localize it in time and space? I am simply curious how much can be deduced from this funny little picture. And how much "life" can be brought to the soldier, who is the 1940ies version of the "Star Wars Kid". "Hammerzeit" Regards Patrick
    18. I found some other clues in his alleged book and Obermatrose G. Auer. He is supposed to have been on board the gunboat "Habicht" which left Kiel on the 10th of October 1903. Instead of being returned to the "Habicht" in May 1904 he stayed with several other shipmates in SWA, namely in Karibib. He fell ill (Malaria) and was transferred to the hospital in Okahandya. He returned aboard the Lulu Bohlen and arrived in Wilhelmshaven the 7th of April 1905. He doesn't seem to have received any medals. There is at least one "fake" stories in the book, which I know from other accounts but which has been altered to fit "his" story. I am not sure whether this means the book is a compilation of the official material released or whether it is written under a pseudonym or whether it was done to brag. As always I would be very thankful for any hint toward this particular person.
    19. Hi! This time I am searching any little bit about Obermatrose G. Auer (at least that was his rank in 1904). He is the alleged author of "In Southwestafrica against the Herero" though I didn't find anything about him in Freiburg. I am suspicious about this book as I have read at least one so called "eye witness account" that is an obvious fake or some sort of of compilation. Thanks! Patrick
    20. Greeting, fellow Gentlemen! I am in search of a contemporary (i.e.: 1904) map of the small town of Okahandja in German-Soutwestafrica. It should be a detailed map as I need to locate houses of Diekmann, Denker, Samuel and Barnabas, the railway station and of course the fortress. I've already located a very basic map in the Belrin archives, but it is only a beginning. As always any help is much appreciated Regards Patrick
    21. I want to understand the way the British ruled their African Empire and how they led war. I want to grasp the reasons for the Matabele uprising and the way the campaign was planned, to which extent London had its say and how much was left up to the famous "men on the spot". As someone who is not rooted in British tradition or military history or part of some colonial old boy network I'd be very grateful for some hints. Which books you consider a good starting point? I have already looked at the Wikipedia entries of course Regards Patrick
    22. Thx a lot. In the mean time I've been to Freiburg and been browsing thorugh the files of Lettow-Vorbeck who was in the staff at that time. He also mentions these three Stillfrieds and the data is congruent with yours. Interestingly enough Stillfried is first leader of the first company, first platoon and later is relegated to the rear echelon. Afterwards ( I think in August)he is permitted to leave for Germany for six months (later extended) and returns in 1905. It looks very much like the "coward". Lettow-Vorbeck keeps a meticulous book as he also shows the home regiment and the date of patent issue. What do abbreviations like O.4.o or Gg mean when they are written next to the date of patent? Now I'd be even more grateful to know about your methods of research as I cannot go to Freiburg everytime I have a question nagging at the back of my mind. Do you use the DKB? I am about to buy some tomes but they cost 70? apiece ...
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