BULGARIAN Army in 1920s-1930s (organization, equipment)

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mmonteavaro
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Post by mmonteavaro » 27 Aug 2007, 20:43

To BIGpanzer, hello!
On April 4, 2007 you wrote: "Training ship "Asen"! 240 tons was ex-Soviet motor sailing vessel "Ultrisch" (ex "Nestor Letopisets", ex "IVAN BURGHARDT") who was stolen by emigrants in May 1925 and confiscated by the Bulgarian government".
I will appreciate very much your help about the following": who was IVAN BURGHARDT and why the vessel had his name?.-
Also I need as much information as possible about this man, nationality, place of birth, date of birth, career, positions, etc.-
I thank you very much in advance for your cooperation, advices or comments.-

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Post by BIGpanzer » 28 Aug 2007, 16:26

Hello!
Sorry, I don't know. The only idea came to mind - Swiss traveller Johann Burckhardt :roll:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Ludwig_Burkhardt

Here is the photo of transport No.175 "Ivan Burghardt" of Imperial Russian Navy [Black Sea] which was stolen by emigrants in May 1925 and confiscated by Bulgarian government [became Bulgarian training ship "Asen"].
http://rosimperfleet.narod.ru/trt_chern/aasen2.jpg

Regards, BP


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Post by mmonteavaro » 07 Sep 2007, 20:18

To BIGpanzer, hello!
I apologize for the delay in thanking you for your cooperation. it was useful.Regards.

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Post by kuliuzz » 09 Sep 2007, 20:04

Hello!
This link may be of use http://images.google.bg/imgres?imgurl=h ... ndows-1251

it's about the bulgarian aviation after the WW I

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Post by BIGpanzer » 05 Jan 2008, 01:38

Fates of Bulgarian torpedo boats of "Drski"-class (launched in 1907, 98 tons) according to Conway's "All the World's Fighting Ships 1922-1946":

"Drzki" - museum since 1955 (in Varna Naval Museum - BP)
http://www.geocities.com/camping_varna/Druzki.jpg
"Hrabri" - been utilized in 1952-1955 (captured by Soviet troops in Varna 09.09.1944, served as Soviet training ship "Ingul", returned back to Bulgaria in 17.07.1945, removed from service in 1954 - BP)
''Smeli" - sunk 19.05.1943 (that happened during storm, between Varna and Burgas - BP)
"Strogi" - been utilized in 1952-1955 (captured by Soviet troops in Varna 09.09.1944, served as Soviet training ship "Vychegda", returned back to Bulgaria 17.07.1945, removed from service in 1954 - BP)

Photos from http://vimpel.boinaslava.net
"Hrabri" (note the marking on 2nd smoke funnel - two white strips; according to the same site such marking was used for "Drzki" whereas "Hrabri" should have one white strip on 1st smoke funnel)
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"Strogi", photo was made in May 1942. Note the letters ÑÒ (ST) on board which means "Strogi" (such new marking [with the first letters of the corresponding names on board] was introduced in 1936)
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Re: BULGARIAN Army in 1920s-1930s (organization, equipment)

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Post by Billy » 26 Mar 2008, 07:00

I have a question regarding the Bulgarian Army infantry small-unit organisation. From what I understand, each rifle platoon had 3 squads, each with a light machine gun, (the squad leader having a submachine gun or if not, a rifle?) but how many riflemen were in the squads? And what did the platoon headquarters consist of? Was it the platoon leader, platoon sergeant and a runner for messages? I'm just really curious because I started comparing the platoons of the various Axis armies and I am having a hard time finding this about the Bulgarian infantry. Thanks very much in advance.

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Post by sandhat » 01 Jul 2008, 04:39

You asked about Ivan Burghardt. He's my father. Contact me at [email protected] for more info.

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Re: BULGARIAN Army in 1920s-1930s (organization, equipment)

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Post by hesham » 25 Jul 2010, 18:53

Hi all,

I am new here,I see you spoke about only the Lazarov Laz-3,but there is also
the well known Laz-2,and the Laz-5 single seat fighter project.

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Re: BULGARIAN Army in 1920s-1930s (organization, equipment)

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Post by YAN » 11 Nov 2010, 17:25

Hi I have seen your thread so I have posted a TO&E of a Bulgarian Infantry Company (I get it to 107 all ranks but I have also seen a it as 121 all ranks: 13 shorter)

Company HQ
1 x Captain (pistol)
1 x Lieutenant (pistol)
1 x Company Sgt Major (pistol)
2 x Orderly’s (8mm Manlicher rifles)

3 x Infantry platoons each:

Platoon HQ
1 x Lieutenant (pistol)
1 x Platoon Sgt pistol)
1 x Orderly (8mm Manlicher rifle)
1 x Light Mortar team (3 x men with 1 x 50mm M.36 Mortar)

3 x Infantry Sections each;

1 x Corporal (9mm Zbrojovka SMG)
1 x LMG man (8mm ZB-37 LMG + pistol)
1 x Lance Corporal (8mm Manlicher rifle)
7 x men (8mm Manlicher rifles)

I hope it has been helpful,
regards Yan.

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Re: BULGARIAN Army in 1920s-1930s (organization, equipment)

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Post by Shell Case Collector » 20 Jan 2024, 12:52

Here I show a shell case for a 7,7 cm Fieldkanone model 1896 neue Art. The shell case has clear marks showing it is intended for Bulgaria. I still have no idea who is the manufacturer. These shell cases are always dated 1924 or 1925. I wonder if Kazanlak military state factory made these? Or they could be (illegally) manufactured by Germany, and they have unclear manufacturer to hide this. These cases are used Bulgarian until 1941, I have seen cases reloaded in 1941 with Bulgarian marks. Strangely we find these cases mostly in Spain, and I found one in Portugal and a few years ago some were found in Dutch waters. Also these cases are used/reloaded by Germany for both 7,7 cm FK96nA as well as 7,5 cm FK16nA by shortening the case from 230mm to 200mm.

Anybody has more information? The triangle with the Cyrillic letter is common on these cases, as is the strange logo at 6-o-clock (always the same, could be hint to manufacturer or inspection/acceptance mark).
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