Probably not Luftwaffe Ground Troops

[scotisle]

HI there,

Sorry if this is in the wrong forum!

This AP photo says it was taken July 24, 1943 in the streets of Stalingrad, which is impossible since Stalingrad fell in February 1943. Another site I found says it's Luftwaffe ground troops. I figured that might be incorrect, and also figured the people would know. Maybe it's Kursk or nearby?

Any details on the actual time and place of the photo would be helpful. I'm a teacher and I want to be accurate.

Thanks so much!

[GregSingh]

Hi,

I'm pretty sure it is Stalingrad - that tall building in the distance looks like part of the grain elevator.
And soldier in the center of the photo has Luftwaffe markings on the coat - collar tab and eagle.

Greg

[Orinik]

http://forums.tripwireinteractive.com/s ... stcount=14
http://www.ww2incolor.com/german-artill ... DES_1.html
The elevator for sure - see it is a bit higher on the left.

[beaviso]

Under his tunic are visible - a white (originally) shirt and a black tie - quite typical part of LW uniform.

M.

[j.poncedeleon]

The location is Stalingrad, and these troops look like Flak crews taking part in clearing operations maybe?

[Hinomaru]

I stumbled on this Russian forum with Google translate and some explanation on OP's photo. Not sure how accurate the info is, so take it with a "grain" of salt.



Another famous photograph. In the foreground, the reference "German Schmeisser submachine gun with." This is Lieutenant Helmut Shnatts, commander of the 3rd Battery of the 25th anti-aircraft regiment, posing in devastated Minin suburb on the horizon discernible fatal elevator. Oberleutnant Shnatts be killed on September 19, posthumously awarded him the Knight's Cross.

http://www.yaplakal.com/forum2/topic1240938.html 1st page 25th post.

[xsrso2]

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