Mp's tie Manfred Pernass to a stake for his execution.One of three German Commandos caught in an American uniform.(rudeerude)

German Commando caught

Engineers of the 10th Mountain Division rest behind a tank destroyer.(rudeerude)

10th Mountain Division

On December 18,1944 three men dressed in G.I clothes and driving a US jeep,were stopped at an American road block.When they couldn't say the password,G.I's investigated and discovered that they were Officer cadet Gunther Billing,Corporal Wilhelm Schmidt and Private Manfred Pernass.One of nine teams sent to spread confusion in American rear areas.The price for getting caught in American uniforms,to be executed as spies.(rudeerude)