German infantry during the assault.The first days of the campaign.Poland 1939.
 
 
komandos10

POLEN 1939

German soldiers ready to assault.
 
...well soldiers....it would be better for you defeat them during the bright day as soon as possible, because the night is coming-you know "the nights belong to the Poles"
 
 
Taken in Poland-do you want more.I have plenty of them!
 
komandos10

Speaks for itself.  Karl Hanke, Gauleiter of Breslau, was praised by his old patron, Joseph Goebbels, for his resolution in organising the defence of the city.  The forces available to defend the city consisted mainly of  Volkssturm "volunteers" (old men and young boys) and fragments of already-shattered Heer units.  They held out for close to three months, against attacks of varying intensity.  An amazing achievement in its way but, in the end, it made little difference - other than increase the tallies of destruction and death.  Very sad.   Best regards, JR.