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Whilst 30 Corps had a hard fight to the first 'carpet' of 101st US Airborne paras....
Meanwhile 3rd Infantry Division (Monty's Ironsides) were engaged in difficult covering battles on the right flank
with the Germans reinforcing as quickly as they could....
Whilst 30 Corps had a hard fight to the first 'carpet' of 101st US Airborne paras....
Meanwhile 3rd Infantry Division (Monty's Ironsides) were engaged in difficult covering battles on the right flank
with the Germans reinforcing as quickly as they could....
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Around 40-60,000 Germans were allowed to escape from the Breskens pocket, to make 30 Corps job so much harder.
Meanwhile the German reserves were mobilised and elements were sent from the Reichswald area to around Nijmegen...............
Around 40-60,000 Germans were allowed to escape from the Breskens pocket, to make 30 Corps job so much harder.
Meanwhile the German reserves were mobilised and elements were sent from the Reichswald area to around Nijmegen...............
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What a nice way to start on my second cup of coffee by enjoying both story lines from the Battle of The Bulge and Arnhem. Looking forward to what'll be happening at the Bulge on Christmas Day. Thanks for the photos Kevin and have a Very Merry Christmas.....Joe
What a nice way to start on my second cup of coffee by enjoying both story lines from the Battle of The Bulge and Arnhem. Looking forward to what'll be happening at the Bulge on Christmas Day. Thanks for the photos Kevin and have a Very Merry Christmas.....Joe
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Merry X-mas
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Oberwachmeister d. Res Josef Mathes (†20.09.44)
Josef Mathes was a Zug Führer (Platoon Commander) with Stug Bde 280 during the Battle of Arnhem. He was most likely in command of 3 Stug IIIs and would have been instrumental in the attacks against the four British Battalions trying to get to the bridge west of Arnhem on the 19th Sept 1944. It is unknown if he lead the attacks against the two British parachute battalions via Onderlangs (the low road) or against the other two British battalions along the Utrechtseweg 'Bovenover' (the high road) on the western outskirts of Arnhem.
He was a very experienced and a highly decorated soldier fighting on the Eastern Front with units such as 2./ Stu.Art Abt. 191 and StuG Bde 280 (Tarnopol). Due to his experience it is assumed he was chosen by his commander to part of the 10 Stugs sent to Arnhem in September 1944.
Stug Bde 280 did not loose any Assault Guns on the 19th September 1944 so it is assumed that Josef Mathes was killed by small arms fire.
He was very highly decorated being awarded three of Germany's highest combat awards: Knights Cross (19.09.44 postumously), Honour Roll Clasp of the German Army (25.10.44 postumously), German Cross in Gold (25.09.1942), Iron Cross 1st class (14.09.42) and Iron Cross 2nd Class (16.06.41). He was buried in a military cemetary in Bocholt-Neuer, Germany with his comrades from his unit killed during the Battle of Arnhem.
http://www.defendingarnhem.com/Sturmgeschutzbrigade280.htm
Oberwachmeister d. Res Josef Mathes (†20.09.44)
Josef Mathes was a Zug Führer (Platoon Commander) with Stug Bde 280 during the Battle of Arnhem. He was most likely in command of 3 Stug IIIs and would have been instrumental in the attacks against the four British Battalions trying to get to the bridge west of Arnhem on the 19th Sept 1944. It is unknown if he lead the attacks against the two British parachute battalions via Onderlangs (the low road) or against the other two British battalions along the Utrechtseweg 'Bovenover' (the high road) on the western outskirts of Arnhem.
He was a very experienced and a highly decorated soldier fighting on the Eastern Front with units such as 2./ Stu.Art Abt. 191 and StuG Bde 280 (Tarnopol). Due to his experience it is assumed he was chosen by his commander to part of the 10 Stugs sent to Arnhem in September 1944.
Stug Bde 280 did not loose any Assault Guns on the 19th September 1944 so it is assumed that Josef Mathes was killed by small arms fire.
He was very highly decorated being awarded three of Germany's highest combat awards: Knights Cross (19.09.44 postumously), Honour Roll Clasp of the German Army (25.10.44 postumously), German Cross in Gold (25.09.1942), Iron Cross 1st class (14.09.42) and Iron Cross 2nd Class (16.06.41). He was buried in a military cemetary in Bocholt-Neuer, Germany with his comrades from his unit killed during the Battle of Arnhem.
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With sincere respect, a toy soldier tribute to the Victoria Cross recipient....
Captain Lionel Queripel
The Parachute Regiment
1st Airborne Division
Citation:
At Arnhem on 19th September 1944 Captain Queripel was acting as company commander of a composite company composed of men of three parachute battalions. At 14.00 hours on that day his company were advancing along a main road which runs on an embankment towards Arnhem. The advance was conducted under continuous machine-gun fire, which at one period became so heavy that the company became split up on either side of the road and suffered considerable loss.
Captain Queripel at once proceeded to reorganise his forces, crossing and recrossing the road whilst doing so under extremely heavy and accurate fire. During this period he carried a wounded sergeant to the Regimental Aid Post under fire and was himself wounded in the face. Having reorganised his force, Captain Queripel personally led a party of men against a strong point holding up the advance. This strong point consisted of a captured British anti-tank gun and two machine guns. Despite the extremely heavy fire directed at him, Captain Queripel succeeded in killing the crews of the machine guns and recapturing the anti-tank gun. As a result of this the advance was able to continue.
Later in the same day Captain Queripel found himself cut off with a small party of men and took up a position in a ditch. By this time he had received further wounds in both arms. Regardless of his wounds and the very heavy mortar and Spandau fire, he continued to inspire his men to resist with hand grenades, pistols and the few remaining rifles.
On at least one occasion he picked up and threw back at the enemy a stick grenade which had landed in the ditch. As, however, the enemy pressure increased, Captain Queripel decided that it was impossible to hold the position longer and ordered his men to withdraw.
Despite their protests, he insisted on remaining behind to cover their withdrawal with his automatic pistol and a few remaining hand grenades. This is the last occasion on which he was seen.
During the whole of a period of nine hours of confused and bitter fighting Captain Queripel displayed the highest standard of gallantry under most difficult and trying circumstances. His courage, leadership and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all. He was 24 years old.
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With sincere respect, a toy soldier tribute to the Victoria Cross recipient....
Captain Lionel Queripel
The Parachute Regiment
1st Airborne Division
Citation:
At Arnhem on 19th September 1944 Captain Queripel was acting as company commander of a composite company composed of men of three parachute battalions. At 14.00 hours on that day his company were advancing along a main road which runs on an embankment towards Arnhem. The advance was conducted under continuous machine-gun fire, which at one period became so heavy that the company became split up on either side of the road and suffered considerable loss.
Captain Queripel at once proceeded to reorganise his forces, crossing and recrossing the road whilst doing so under extremely heavy and accurate fire. During this period he carried a wounded sergeant to the Regimental Aid Post under fire and was himself wounded in the face. Having reorganised his force, Captain Queripel personally led a party of men against a strong point holding up the advance. This strong point consisted of a captured British anti-tank gun and two machine guns. Despite the extremely heavy fire directed at him, Captain Queripel succeeded in killing the crews of the machine guns and recapturing the anti-tank gun. As a result of this the advance was able to continue.
Later in the same day Captain Queripel found himself cut off with a small party of men and took up a position in a ditch. By this time he had received further wounds in both arms. Regardless of his wounds and the very heavy mortar and Spandau fire, he continued to inspire his men to resist with hand grenades, pistols and the few remaining rifles.
On at least one occasion he picked up and threw back at the enemy a stick grenade which had landed in the ditch. As, however, the enemy pressure increased, Captain Queripel decided that it was impossible to hold the position longer and ordered his men to withdraw.
Despite their protests, he insisted on remaining behind to cover their withdrawal with his automatic pistol and a few remaining hand grenades. This is the last occasion on which he was seen.
During the whole of a period of nine hours of confused and bitter fighting Captain Queripel displayed the highest standard of gallantry under most difficult and trying circumstances. His courage, leadership and devotion to duty were an inspiration to all. He was 24 years old.
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Merry Christmas, Kevin! Every time I see you have posted more on this thread or the Battle of the Bulge Thread I can't wait to look at your wonderful photos and to read your well written narrative. I loved the stories of Captain Queripel and Sergeant Currey. Men like these should not be forgotten.
Merry Christmas, Kevin! Every time I see you have posted more on this thread or the Battle of the Bulge Thread I can't wait to look at your wonderful photos and to read your well written narrative. I loved the stories of Captain Queripel and Sergeant Currey. Men like these should not be forgotten.
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I agree and will also mention the other VCs as I go along. Hope you are enjoying and all the best to your family.
I reduced some of the photos I took at your place, but I'm still keeping back the best for the book - is it going to happen?
I agree and will also mention the other VCs as I go along. Hope you are enjoying and all the best to your family.
I reduced some of the photos I took at your place, but I'm still keeping back the best for the book - is it going to happen?
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It is going to happen, but we are waiting for the sponsor in Hong Kong to get the website set up so we can see the formats, etc.
I agree and will also mention the other VCs as I go along. Hope you are enjoying and all the best to your family.
I reduced some of the photos I took at your place, but I'm still keeping back the best for the book - is it going to happen?
It is going to happen, but we are waiting for the sponsor in Hong Kong to get the website set up so we can see the formats, etc.
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Welcome, hope you enjoy....
Thanks for the great links & the pics
Welcome, hope you enjoy....
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Good, I have caught up on a few sets, but still have most of DDay and the Naps etc to do...
Good, I have caught up on a few sets, but still have most of DDay and the Naps etc to do...
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It's one o'clock on Christmas morning. Shouldn't you be in bed? Remember, Santa won't deliver unless you're asleep.
It's one o'clock on Christmas morning. Shouldn't you be in bed? Remember, Santa won't deliver unless you're asleep.