German Motorized Division on parade in Berlin

German Motorized Division in Berlin

SS graves in russia. helmets show nasty head wounds

SS graves

Waffen-Hauptsturmführer der SS MIERVALDIS ADAMSONS (*29.06.1910 Poltawa/Russia; +23.08.1946 executed in the nickel mines of Murmansk/Russia). Latvian volunteer of the 19. Waffen-Grenadierdivision der SS (lettische Nr. 2), Knight Cross awarded on 25.01.1945, holder of the close combat clasp in bronze and many other decorations. Fighter for an independant Latvia, executed by the Soviets due to repeated escape attempts.