German Forces

Otto Funk Normandy 1944

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You've probably seen one of the most famous photographs taken in Normandy, 1944, already that show the young Waffen-SS soldier Otto Funk with a 'Thousand Yard Stare'. Funk was only 18 years old at that time, had been fighting continuously for days; almost no sleep and Allied planes were interfering every German move which caused many soldiers to worry. He fought with the 12. SS-Panzer-Division "Hitlerjugend", which consisted mainly out of 18 year old boys. Although it were merely 'youngsters', the division would become infamous for their viciousness. Otto Funk kept on fighting until the end of the war, when he was captured by the U.S. Forces. He was born on June 6, 1926 and would pass away on September 11, 2011. Here are some interesting Then & Now photographs that show Otto Funk and his comrades in Normandy, 1944. http://www.argunners.com/normandy-then-now-otto-funk-and-his-unit/