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Greatly alarmed by the growing partisan threat, in 1943 the German High Command initiated extensive anti-partisan operations intended to suppress this type of warfare in some of the most vital front sectors. These operations were frequently large scale in nature, and both security forces and regular divisions participated in them, often sup- ported by substantial […]

“If only …” is the theme of much German debate on the first 24 hours of the invasion, rivalling in bitterness the French reaction to Waterloo, or the British view of Jutland. Undoubtedly, national pride plays a part, and therefore some discount must be made. And, of course, it is always easier to fight a […]

Hans von Luck during World War II. Major Hans von Luck (center) receives a report from Lt Gerhardt Bandomir (left), who commanded 3. Ko. of I./125 Panzer Grenadier Regt. during Operation Goodwood. Looking on is Major Willi Kurz, CO of II Battalion. The operations of the Battle Group Luck, which consisted of Panzer Grenadier Regiment […]