15 Color German Cigarette Cards Of German Army, Issued 1933
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:27496813 | Modified Item: No |
| Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany |
Offered here are 15 originalGerman cigarette cards of the German Reichswehr (the German military), issuedin 1933 by the Eckstein-Halpaus and Haus Neuerburg Cigarette Companies ofDresden for the album DieReichswehr (The GermanMilitary). Pictured here are: No. 16: Oder of Marching. The normal orderof marching in the Reichswehr is a column of three across. From the front thiscolumn presents a small target for the enemy, yet it can be quickly reformedinto any number of fighting c...onfigurations. No. 17: Infantry Column. This is often used at the beginning of abattle in order to reduce the number of casualties due to artillery fire. thedistance between individual soldiers can vary, depending on the circumstancesfacing them. No. 18: A Rifle Line Taking Position. A rifle line has the purpose ofbringing a maximum of rifles to bear on a target. How much space is betweeneach rifleman and how far the line is positioned from the target depends on thelandscape and the resistance offered by the enemy. No. 19: Hand Grenades. This thrown weapon is particularly useful against concealedtargets at closer ranges that cannot be hit by shooting. No. 20: Gun Pyramid. After a longmarch the soldier looks forward to a welcome rest and sings: “Stack the rifles, take off the packs and helmet, it’s time to rest.” No. 21: Changing of the Guard."Guard duty is one of high responsibility." These words introduce therules concerning guard duty. In training during peacetime the guards arereminded that during wartime the safety of their comrades in arms depends on theirattentiveness that can prevent surprise attacks by the enemy. No. 23: Scouts. In order to help theartillery locate targets, a single scout or group of scouts moves to a forwardposition. They often signal what they see to positions farther back throughhand signals. No.24: Measuring Distances in the Field. This devicemeasures the distance from an artillery position to the target, thus givingimportant information for targeting. No.25: Light Machine Gun Crew. An infantry group consists of 8 to 10riflemen and a light machine gun crew of 4. No. 26:Rifle Fire. Despite the expanded use of machine guns, well-aimed fire fromrifles is still the most effective weapon at closer ranges. Infantry welltrained in the use of rifles is still the backbone of any battle or skirmish. No.27: A Light Machine Gun Ready to Fire. The light machinegun can be carried and handled by a rifleman, but it is not meant for heavysustained fire. Its main value lies in short, surprising and powerful bursts offire. No. 28: Transporting a HeavyMachine Gun. Every infantry battalion has a machine gun company of twelve heavymachine guns. They are typically transported by two- or four-horse wagons. No. 29: Reserve Troops Awaiting Orders.Reserve troops are one of the most potent weapons of a commander forinfluencing the course of a battle. The reserve troops rest under cover untilthey are called upon to fight. No. 30: Heavy Machine Gun in Position.The heavy machine gun forms the backbone of any infantry fighting and is thestrongest reserve held by the infantry commander.Each picture measures 2and 1/2 inches by 2 inches.With multiple purchases, please wait for invoice for reduced shipping.
