Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen-SS

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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 31 Oct 2010, 03:06

Hello Vikki :D; thanks a nice picture indeed. Cheers. Raúl M 8-).
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Post by tigre » 15 Nov 2010, 23:48

Hello to all :D; something more...............

Source: Gebirgsjägers 1939-45. Ronald Kaltennegger.

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The gebirgsjäger (Comms branch) and his mule marching through Poland...........
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 22 Nov 2010, 13:49

Hello to all :D; something more...............

Source: Gebirgsjägers 1939-45. Ronald Kaltennegger.

Cheers. Raúl M 8-).
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A horse-drawn artillery's unit after crossing a river in south Poland........
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Gebirgsjägers with their mules, marching through south Poland............
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 30 Nov 2010, 02:28

Hello to all :D; something more...............

Source: Gebirgsjägers 1939-45. Ronald Kaltennegger.

Cheers. Raúl M 8-).
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An infantry column (gebirgsjägers) marching deep inside of Russia. In the foreground a horse-drawn cart...............
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by reinaart » 30 Nov 2010, 11:12

This fledgling little owl is the latest recruit of a German pest control unit. Source:
http://www.cegesoma.be/docs/PhotCat/PhoCatFA.htm
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by history1 » 30 Nov 2010, 13:18

reinaart wrote:This fledgling little owl is the latest recruit of a German pest control unit. Source:
http://www.cegesoma.be/docs/PhotCat/PhoCatFA.htm
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Nice caption but not true because the bird is adult.
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by reinaart » 30 Nov 2010, 13:33

True, the young ones are fluffier :milwink: . Two years ago I found one in our yard that had fallen from its nest so I should have known better.

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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 30 Nov 2010, 23:39

Hello to all :D; is quaint anyway. Cheers. Raúl M 8-).
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by Snowy-huskywolf » 23 Dec 2010, 02:24

Could Not resist posting this cute photo, :lol:

Max Kerr and his dog, dressed in his officer's cap.

Source: http://www.thehistorybluff.com/
(Maybe not the most reliable source but I believe the photo is genuine enough XDD)
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 23 Jul 2011, 05:34

Hello to all :D; after a while, one more about hunters and mules............

Source: 58. Gebirgsjaeger Photo Album - GJR 100. Sábado, 09 de Febrero de 2008, 13:09:57.

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Dealing with the animal.....................
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by reinaart » 29 Jul 2011, 10:51

From ebay "Pferdelazarett" (lazaret for injured/sick horses), Sleeuwijk Holland:
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 29 Jul 2011, 13:02

Hello reinaart :D; good finding. Cheers. Raúl M 8-).
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 05 Aug 2011, 20:35

Hello to all :D; another one.................

Pets!

Source: 15 Fotoalben mit über 1200 originalen Fotos ! bei eBay_de 1918-1945 (endet 16_08_09 185430 MESZ).

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Doggy aboard........
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Hello to all :D; another one.................

Pets!

Source: Fotoalbum 175 Bilder U-Boot U33 U40 TOP !!! bei eBay_de 1918-1945 (endet 09_05_09 162928 MESZ).

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The dog onboard also pay honors..............
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Re: Animal Units in Wehrmacht and Waffen SS

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Post by tigre » 05 Nov 2011, 15:17

Hello to all :D; after a while............

Reit- und Fahrschule of the Wehrmacht located in the city of Gardelegen.

Source: http://www.photo-war.com/eng/archives/album648.htm

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