A german medical column crosses a creek somewhere in Russia.

Crossing a creek

German mountain troops (Gebirgsjäger) at the Chotjou-Tau pass in the Mount Elbrus region of the western Caucasus mountain range. A dangerous trail for the russian positions were right below in the valley.

Mountain troops in Mount Elbrus region

The face of the german soldier in the year of 1943 says it all: Once again a battle is lost. No bravery could compensate the enormous superiority in both men and material of the enemy.