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Infantry Division Potsdam (Wehrmacht)
, image = , image_size = , caption = , dates = 29 March 1945 – 18 April 1945 , country = , branch = Heer (Wehrmacht) , type = Infantry , size = Division , command_structure = , garrison = , nickname = , motto = , colors = , march = , mascot = , battles = , notable_commanders = Infantry Division Potsdam () was a German infantry division of the ''Heer'' during World War II. It was active for only a few weeks near the very end of the war, starting in late March 1945. History Infantry Division Potsdam was part of the 35th and final '' Aufstellungswelle'', along with the infantry divisions Schl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balkenkreuz
The ''Balkenkreuz'' () is a straight-armed cross that was first introduced in 1916–1918 and later became the emblem of the ''Wehrmacht'' (German Armed Forces) and its branches from 1935 until the end of World War II. It was used by the '' Wehrmacht Heer'' (Army), ''Luftwaffe'' (Air Force), and '' Kriegsmarine'' (Navy). History Germany's ''Luftstreitkräfte'' (the army air service of the German Imperial Army) first officially adopted the ''Balkenkreuz'' in mid-April 1918 (about a week before the death of Manfred von Richthofen), and used it from that time until World War I ended in November 1918. The IdFlieg directive of 20 March 1918 to all manufacturers states in the first sentence (translated to English): "To improve the recognition of our aircraft, the following is ordered: ... In paragraph 2, the second sentence specifies: "This alteration is to be carried out by 15 April 1918." The closing sentence reads: "Order 41390 is to be speedily executed." Its use resumed, with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
