25 color German cig. cards: The German Wehrmacht on Maneuvers, issued in 1936

Description

Offered here are 25 color German cigarette cards of the German Wehrmacht in action during maneuvers. The pictures were issued in 1936 by a number of different cigarette companies for the album
Das deutsche Heer im Manöver
(The German Army on Maneuvers). Pictured here are:
No. 19:
A Radio Report Arrives at the Command Post.
No. 24:
Recon group on bicycles checks out an enemy position in a village.
No. 28:
A cavalry reconnaissance unit helps with setting up a communications line.
No. 37:
A cavalry unit dismounts to join the fight.
No. 38:
As the fighting breaks off the dismounted cavalry returns to their horses.
No. 43:
A Messenger Brings Commands to a Column During the March.
No. 45:
The battle begins and the vanguard makes contact with the enemy.
No. 53:
Blinker troops send a report that the battalion has reached its goal.
No. 57:
The infantry advances in columns.
No. 60:
A communications line construction group comes under enemy fire.
No. 61:
A messenger rides through enemy fire.
No. 62:
Heavy machine guns move forward after the initial attack.
No. 65:
An anti-aircraft machine gun on the edge of a forest.
No. 66:
A “Richtkreis” (a direction- and distance-determining device) is an optical tool that aids indirect artillery fire.
No. 67:
The distance-measuring device is a necessity when calculating artillery fire.
No. 69:
The Unit Commander, Assisted by his Adjutants, Directs the Fight.
No. 70:
Radio Operator and Horse Messenger Transmit Commands to the Front.
No. 76:
Supported by mortars, infantry attacks a farmhouse where the enemy has taken up position.
No. 77:
“We’ve taken the village. Bring the heavy guns forward!”
No. 81:
A Heavy Cannon Opening Fire.
No. 83:
Troops move into position before the attack.
No. 85:
Defending Against Enemy Armor on the Edge of a Village.
No. 88:
Close-quarters fighting with hand grenades.
No. 89:
The last 30 yards until they reach the enemy.
No. 90:
The infantry attacks.
The cards measure 2 and ¾ inches by 2 and ¼ inches.
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