[Paul von Hindenburg] - (1847 - 1934)

[Stauffenberg II]

Hi gentlemen!

May I start another thread regarding an old Field Marschal? I´m interested in good pics of the German Supreme Commander 1925-1934, Paul von Beneckendorff und von Hindenburg.

I can only offer one good pic.

Many thanks in advance!

Stauffenberg II

[Stauffenberg II]

Moreover can anybody offer a complete list of his awards?

[Gwynn Compton]

All from http://pro.corbis.com



Anyone know where this might be? The caption at Corbis is not helpful at all. He appears to be inspecting a ship somewhere, but that's all I can tell from it.


Caption: Field Marshal General Paul von Hindenburg presents Iron Crosses to soldiers of the Third Guard Regiment.


Caption: Adolf Hitler, shakes hands with Paul Von Hindenburg, President of the German Reich, after being appointed to the Chancellorship.
(Also notice Goering in the background)


Caption:Paul von Hindenburg, the president of the Weimar Republic, lies on his death bed while two soldiers stand guard nearby.

Anyone know what the two paintings are in the background? Paintings of Frederick the Great?

Those are just some of the pictures, for more just go to http://pro.corbis.com and search for Hindenburg. But remember they do have watermarks on them unless you pay to use them.

Gwynn

[Stauffenberg II]

Thank you for your help Gwynn!

It´s much appreciated.

Stauffenberg II

[fliegmeister]

Just finished Emil Ludwig's 1935 biography of Hindenburg in which he is quite critical of him regarding his decisions during WWI (especially the submarine warfare), his untimely call for the armistace, the way he handled the Kaiser's departure, and the manner in which Hitler was allowed to gain the chancellorship despite his power being in decline at the moment. Hindenburg comes off as a rather plodding, uninspiring blockhead who in the end betrayed his Emperor to an extent, abrogated the new constitution, did not hesitate to grab power for himself when he felt it necessary either in WWI or after, and let Hitler in out of fear of the communists and losing face with the Junker class. Any thoughts?

[Mikael]

I recognize one of the paintings behind Hindenburg, the one on the left.. It is Frederich the Great yes. And it is a painting of a General whom has died in battle and Frederick the Great seizes controll over the army.

The other one i do not know.

[agibaer]

All from http://pro.corbis.com



Anyone know where this might be? The caption at Corbis is not helpful at all. He appears to be inspecting a ship somewhere, but that's all I can tell from it.
Gwynn

I'm not sure but from what I can see from the countryside it could be in Stettin(Szczecin)

Regards
Robert

[JohnW]

Stauffenberg II,

I know this is not a complete list of awards, but hope it may be of interest.

Order of the Black Eagle
Grand Cross of the Order of the Red Eagle with Oakleaves and Swords on Ring
Grand Cross of the Iron Cross on Star
Grand Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st kl. 1914
Iron Cross II kl. 1870
Order of the Red Eagle 4th kl. with swords
Saxon Order of St. Heinrich, Grand Cross and Kmndr 1st kl.
Bavarian Order of Max-Joseph, Grand Cross
Wurttemburg Order of Military Merit, Grand Cross
Baden Military Order of Karl Friedrich, Grand Cross
Austrian Military Maria Theresa Order, Grand Cross
Austrian Military Merit Cross, 1st and 3rd classes with wd

I know that there were plenty more and hope that someone else can help out. Hope this helps.

John

[FANGIO]

Hi Stauffenberg II
Some pics of Hindenburg

[FANGIO]

More of Hindenburg

[FANGIO]

Last one
Regards

FANGIO

[Stauffenberg II]

John and Fangio!

Thank you very much.

Best regards,
Stauffenberg II

[JohnW]

Stauffenberg II,

Here a few more:

Austrian Large Golden Military Merit Medal
Finnish Order of the Cross of Liberty, Grand Cross with swords
Spanish Order of the Golden Fleece

Still looking for more.

John

[FANGIO]

What happened here, there are some photos I can't see.
Anyway, I've just found a picture of Hindenburg's funeral:
from CORBIS:

[AJK]

Here are some color images of the old gentleman.

AJK