Flammenwerfer?

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

this is from a German doc, captured by the French, and in a group of papers belonging to a french officer...

Any idea what A.V.O. could mean in this case?

I assume it is a copy of the daily orders given to an attached FW detachment?

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello Chris:

The penciled notation "A.V.O.FWerf" I read as "an Verbindungsoffizier Flammenwerfer" ( to liaison officer of flamethrowers). The pictured report is an activities/situation report (Taetigkeitsbericht)gathered by the "Nachrichtensammelstelle" or reports gathering point. The contents of which may have been deemed of interest to the subordinated flamethrower unit(s).

Bernhard H. Holst

[Chris Boonzaier]

Hi,

thanks, that would be a logical thought. I think the "A" had me thrown.

All the best

Chris

[Chip]

Hmmm. To me, it looks like "F West", which is also seen in the typed text below, referring to perhaps the location of a sap trench. Just another thought.

Chip

Edited July 4, 2010 by Chip

[Chris Boonzaier]

I think Chip nailed it... I had overlooked the typed text until now....