OKW EXTENSION
This site continues the fine military tradition of the OKW
Feldmarschall Walter Von Brauchitsch exiting his aircraft. Brauchitsch was the c/c of the Army for several years. He was a brilliant tactician and student of world affairs. He was highly respected by his men and his enemies as a brillitant field commander. However he lacked the nerve to stand up to Hitler, and was eventually fired
A couple of tank crews rest and socialize on the Russian front
General Heinz Guderian, master of blitzkrieg tactics, discusses strategy and the current situation in his communications/command vehicle. Guderian always used what technology was available to do the best job that he possibly could. It was this resourcefulness which would propel him into a legend
This photo shows members of the mechanized Groß Deutschland regiment during their assault on the Meuse River in France in 1940. Once he had his tanks accross the Meuse, Hitler was able to smash France.
One of the most recognizable icons of the German ww2 phenomenon; the Officer Visor Cap. This impressive hat was perhaps one of the most impressive uniform accessories of world war 2
The following pics are re-enactor pics, but they give a crisper more tangible feel for the Wehrmacht of ww2
LAST UPDATED ON OCT 2nd 2001
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