Nick Budd
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Military history enthusiast | 614Sq RAF | PzGr Div GD | 352ID/VGD | WW2 German medical collector | Mg34/42 | Ukraine
This Truppenverbandplatz seems well manned, with another Artz removing the foot dressing & administering an injection.
The Medical Officer is a Hauptsturmführer (Captain), and the Rod of Asclepius cypher on his shoulderboard marks him as serving in the medical services.
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The Medical Officer is a Hauptsturmführer (Captain), and the Rod of Asclepius cypher on his shoulderboard marks him as serving in the medical services.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:42 PM
This Truppenverbandplatz seems well manned, with another Artz removing the foot dressing & administering an injection.
The Medical Officer is a Hauptsturmführer (Captain), and the Rod of Asclepius cypher on his shoulderboard marks him as serving in the medical services.
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The Medical Officer is a Hauptsturmführer (Captain), and the Rod of Asclepius cypher on his shoulderboard marks him as serving in the medical services.
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Our training casualty is next in line for triage & administrative processing.
Now placed on a stretcher for preparation for further evacuation, approximately 6km to the rear.
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Now placed on a stretcher for preparation for further evacuation, approximately 6km to the rear.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:40 PM
Our training casualty is next in line for triage & administrative processing.
Now placed on a stretcher for preparation for further evacuation, approximately 6km to the rear.
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Now placed on a stretcher for preparation for further evacuation, approximately 6km to the rear.
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The other casualty is given water.
Note his Erkennungsmarke (ID disc) & ‘wound tag’ (pic 2 & 3) detailing his condition, wounds & treatment thus far etc, for the next step in the evacuation process at the Hauptverbandplatz.
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Note his Erkennungsmarke (ID disc) & ‘wound tag’ (pic 2 & 3) detailing his condition, wounds & treatment thus far etc, for the next step in the evacuation process at the Hauptverbandplatz.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:39 PM
The other casualty is given water.
Note his Erkennungsmarke (ID disc) & ‘wound tag’ (pic 2 & 3) detailing his condition, wounds & treatment thus far etc, for the next step in the evacuation process at the Hauptverbandplatz.
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Note his Erkennungsmarke (ID disc) & ‘wound tag’ (pic 2 & 3) detailing his condition, wounds & treatment thus far etc, for the next step in the evacuation process at the Hauptverbandplatz.
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The casualty arrives at the Truppenverbandplatz (possibly that of the III Btl).
Pic 4 shows the Dressing Station’s Medical Officer, seemingly a Untersturmführer (Leutnant) with another casualty.
Note the possible Phänomen Granit ambulance in the background. 🤔
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Pic 4 shows the Dressing Station’s Medical Officer, seemingly a Untersturmführer (Leutnant) with another casualty.
Note the possible Phänomen Granit ambulance in the background. 🤔
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October 15, 2023 at 12:38 PM
The casualty arrives at the Truppenverbandplatz (possibly that of the III Btl).
Pic 4 shows the Dressing Station’s Medical Officer, seemingly a Untersturmführer (Leutnant) with another casualty.
Note the possible Phänomen Granit ambulance in the background. 🤔
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Pic 4 shows the Dressing Station’s Medical Officer, seemingly a Untersturmführer (Leutnant) with another casualty.
Note the possible Phänomen Granit ambulance in the background. 🤔
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The casualty is carried to the combination & made comfortable for evacuation to the aforementioned Truppenverbandplatz, where a Medical Officer (Artz) will triage/assess him for further treatment.
Notice the zeltbahn now used as a support for the injured leg in pic 4.
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Notice the zeltbahn now used as a support for the injured leg in pic 4.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:36 PM
The casualty is carried to the combination & made comfortable for evacuation to the aforementioned Truppenverbandplatz, where a Medical Officer (Artz) will triage/assess him for further treatment.
Notice the zeltbahn now used as a support for the injured leg in pic 4.
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Notice the zeltbahn now used as a support for the injured leg in pic 4.
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A leg wound is also dressed in pics 1 & 2.
Notice the sling that’s been applied in pic 2, as highlighted in pic 3.
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Notice the sling that’s been applied in pic 2, as highlighted in pic 3.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:35 PM
A leg wound is also dressed in pics 1 & 2.
Notice the sling that’s been applied in pic 2, as highlighted in pic 3.
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Notice the sling that’s been applied in pic 2, as highlighted in pic 3.
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With the arm wound dressed, water is offered (pic 3).
The Sanitäter carried 2 water canteens, his own personal 1L & a 1.5L for the casualties. In this instance, he is holding a 1L canteen.
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The Sanitäter carried 2 water canteens, his own personal 1L & a 1.5L for the casualties. In this instance, he is holding a 1L canteen.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:34 PM
With the arm wound dressed, water is offered (pic 3).
The Sanitäter carried 2 water canteens, his own personal 1L & a 1.5L for the casualties. In this instance, he is holding a 1L canteen.
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The Sanitäter carried 2 water canteens, his own personal 1L & a 1.5L for the casualties. In this instance, he is holding a 1L canteen.
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Pic 1 - The Sani (either from the casualty’s Kompanie or the Truppenverbandplatz (dressing station) located 1-2kms behind the Hauptkampflinie), investigates his arm wound.
Pic 2 - dressing the wound with iodine/sterile gauze/wadding/dressing as indicated in pic 3.
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Pic 2 - dressing the wound with iodine/sterile gauze/wadding/dressing as indicated in pic 3.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:32 PM
Pic 1 - The Sani (either from the casualty’s Kompanie or the Truppenverbandplatz (dressing station) located 1-2kms behind the Hauptkampflinie), investigates his arm wound.
Pic 2 - dressing the wound with iodine/sterile gauze/wadding/dressing as indicated in pic 3.
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Pic 2 - dressing the wound with iodine/sterile gauze/wadding/dressing as indicated in pic 3.
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Although we can’t be sure he is a Sani, his rank of Unterscharführer (Unteroffizier) indicates as such.
Pic 1 - he has an unusual canvas bag that would likely contain much of the items in pic 3 (introduced in 1942).
Pic 2 - Using clothes shears to access the wound.
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Pic 1 - he has an unusual canvas bag that would likely contain much of the items in pic 3 (introduced in 1942).
Pic 2 - Using clothes shears to access the wound.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:30 PM
Although we can’t be sure he is a Sani, his rank of Unterscharführer (Unteroffizier) indicates as such.
Pic 1 - he has an unusual canvas bag that would likely contain much of the items in pic 3 (introduced in 1942).
Pic 2 - Using clothes shears to access the wound.
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Pic 1 - he has an unusual canvas bag that would likely contain much of the items in pic 3 (introduced in 1942).
Pic 2 - Using clothes shears to access the wound.
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As a side note, it’s worth re-looking at this image as it gives a clear view of Palmenmuster (Palm tree pattern camouflage), a rare issue.
The others wear Platanenmuster (Plane tree).
These items and the insignia on the combinations also point to this being 1940.
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The others wear Platanenmuster (Plane tree).
These items and the insignia on the combinations also point to this being 1940.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:29 PM
As a side note, it’s worth re-looking at this image as it gives a clear view of Palmenmuster (Palm tree pattern camouflage), a rare issue.
The others wear Platanenmuster (Plane tree).
These items and the insignia on the combinations also point to this being 1940.
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The others wear Platanenmuster (Plane tree).
These items and the insignia on the combinations also point to this being 1940.
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Now in a safer environment at the Verwundetennest, a Sanitäter on (I think) a BMW R75 combination has arrived to assess & administer first-aid to the casualty.
Note the Totenkopf emblem & the other combination in the background. Possibly these men are Kradschützen. 🤔
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Note the Totenkopf emblem & the other combination in the background. Possibly these men are Kradschützen. 🤔
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October 15, 2023 at 12:28 PM
Now in a safer environment at the Verwundetennest, a Sanitäter on (I think) a BMW R75 combination has arrived to assess & administer first-aid to the casualty.
Note the Totenkopf emblem & the other combination in the background. Possibly these men are Kradschützen. 🤔
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Note the Totenkopf emblem & the other combination in the background. Possibly these men are Kradschützen. 🤔
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They continue to drag their casualty to a Verwundetennest - a place where casualties are placed that is ideally out of further immediate threat - and where first-aid can be administered.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:26 PM
They continue to drag their casualty to a Verwundetennest - a place where casualties are placed that is ideally out of further immediate threat - and where first-aid can be administered.
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Pic 2 above shows them with versatile zeltbahn in hand - that they use to place the casualty on in pic 3 - as a makeshift stretcher/carry.
Pic 4 - The two men start to drag the casualty away from immediate danger. (I don’t believe these men are designated Krankenträger).
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Pic 4 - The two men start to drag the casualty away from immediate danger. (I don’t believe these men are designated Krankenträger).
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October 15, 2023 at 12:25 PM
Pic 2 above shows them with versatile zeltbahn in hand - that they use to place the casualty on in pic 3 - as a makeshift stretcher/carry.
Pic 4 - The two men start to drag the casualty away from immediate danger. (I don’t believe these men are designated Krankenträger).
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Pic 4 - The two men start to drag the casualty away from immediate danger. (I don’t believe these men are designated Krankenträger).
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**WW2 German casualty treatment/evacuation exercise**
By KB Ernst Baumann, attached to 3WSS Totenkopf, date considered 1940.
Pic 1 - mock explosion near a mg34 Gruppe.
Pic 2 - Mg1 is wounded & Mg2 has taken over the weapon. Two Gruppe members move to aid the casualty.
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By KB Ernst Baumann, attached to 3WSS Totenkopf, date considered 1940.
Pic 1 - mock explosion near a mg34 Gruppe.
Pic 2 - Mg1 is wounded & Mg2 has taken over the weapon. Two Gruppe members move to aid the casualty.
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October 15, 2023 at 12:24 PM
**WW2 German casualty treatment/evacuation exercise**
By KB Ernst Baumann, attached to 3WSS Totenkopf, date considered 1940.
Pic 1 - mock explosion near a mg34 Gruppe.
Pic 2 - Mg1 is wounded & Mg2 has taken over the weapon. Two Gruppe members move to aid the casualty.
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By KB Ernst Baumann, attached to 3WSS Totenkopf, date considered 1940.
Pic 1 - mock explosion near a mg34 Gruppe.
Pic 2 - Mg1 is wounded & Mg2 has taken over the weapon. Two Gruppe members move to aid the casualty.
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The source for some of these illustrative pics is the excellent MP44.nl
The owner of the site is a high quality collector of WW2 German equipment. Recommended viewing.
And also the.....
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The owner of the site is a high quality collector of WW2 German equipment. Recommended viewing.
And also the.....
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October 14, 2023 at 11:14 AM
The source for some of these illustrative pics is the excellent MP44.nl
The owner of the site is a high quality collector of WW2 German equipment. Recommended viewing.
And also the.....
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The owner of the site is a high quality collector of WW2 German equipment. Recommended viewing.
And also the.....
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Finally some random pics.
Pic 1 - Where’s the zeltbahn? 🤷🏼♂️
Pic 2 - makeshift cover for Schützenloche.
Pic 3 - In training....
Pic 4 - A roomy 8 man. What’s odd though? 🤷🏼♂️
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Pic 1 - Where’s the zeltbahn? 🤷🏼♂️
Pic 2 - makeshift cover for Schützenloche.
Pic 3 - In training....
Pic 4 - A roomy 8 man. What’s odd though? 🤷🏼♂️
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October 14, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Finally some random pics.
Pic 1 - Where’s the zeltbahn? 🤷🏼♂️
Pic 2 - makeshift cover for Schützenloche.
Pic 3 - In training....
Pic 4 - A roomy 8 man. What’s odd though? 🤷🏼♂️
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Pic 1 - Where’s the zeltbahn? 🤷🏼♂️
Pic 2 - makeshift cover for Schützenloche.
Pic 3 - In training....
Pic 4 - A roomy 8 man. What’s odd though? 🤷🏼♂️
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Here are pics from @LibTourKarl @History1History from Twitter, showing Zeltbahnen used as material for a tailor-made camouflage tunic & a field-made smock.
This extended to field caps & helmet covers, too.
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This extended to field caps & helmet covers, too.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:11 AM
Here are pics from @LibTourKarl @History1History from Twitter, showing Zeltbahnen used as material for a tailor-made camouflage tunic & a field-made smock.
This extended to field caps & helmet covers, too.
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This extended to field caps & helmet covers, too.
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Pic 1 - Note camouflaging of 20mm Flakvierling AA gun with two Zeltbahnen.
Pics 2&3 - Note use as makeshift stretcher for casualties by Krankenträgen.
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Pics 2&3 - Note use as makeshift stretcher for casualties by Krankenträgen.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Pic 1 - Note camouflaging of 20mm Flakvierling AA gun with two Zeltbahnen.
Pics 2&3 - Note use as makeshift stretcher for casualties by Krankenträgen.
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Pics 2&3 - Note use as makeshift stretcher for casualties by Krankenträgen.
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Pic 1 - use as groundsheet to keep equipment clean.
Pic 2 - Note use as groundsheet to enable ammunition to be kept free of dirt/dust.
Pic 3 - Note use as camouflaging spoil from these men’s position.
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Pic 2 - Note use as groundsheet to enable ammunition to be kept free of dirt/dust.
Pic 3 - Note use as camouflaging spoil from these men’s position.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:08 AM
Pic 1 - use as groundsheet to keep equipment clean.
Pic 2 - Note use as groundsheet to enable ammunition to be kept free of dirt/dust.
Pic 3 - Note use as camouflaging spoil from these men’s position.
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Pic 2 - Note use as groundsheet to enable ammunition to be kept free of dirt/dust.
Pic 3 - Note use as camouflaging spoil from these men’s position.
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Moving back to personal use, the Zeltbahn was used as both a very effective rain cape & ready made camouflage uniform item.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:07 AM
Moving back to personal use, the Zeltbahn was used as both a very effective rain cape & ready made camouflage uniform item.
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Zeltbahnen could be used to create a variety of weather protecting shelters.
Here are examples of an 8 man construction.
Is was not uncommon to see Dressing Stations or HQs made entirely from them.
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Here are examples of an 8 man construction.
Is was not uncommon to see Dressing Stations or HQs made entirely from them.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:06 AM
Zeltbahnen could be used to create a variety of weather protecting shelters.
Here are examples of an 8 man construction.
Is was not uncommon to see Dressing Stations or HQs made entirely from them.
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Here are examples of an 8 man construction.
Is was not uncommon to see Dressing Stations or HQs made entirely from them.
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Or on the shoulder Y-straps or A-frame* as illustrated.
*Infantrymen were typically allocated the A-frame to re-distribute weight from the belt.
Motorised Infantry would not be typically issued an A-frame, as kit could be left with the transport.
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*Infantrymen were typically allocated the A-frame to re-distribute weight from the belt.
Motorised Infantry would not be typically issued an A-frame, as kit could be left with the transport.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:04 AM
Or on the shoulder Y-straps or A-frame* as illustrated.
*Infantrymen were typically allocated the A-frame to re-distribute weight from the belt.
Motorised Infantry would not be typically issued an A-frame, as kit could be left with the transport.
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*Infantrymen were typically allocated the A-frame to re-distribute weight from the belt.
Motorised Infantry would not be typically issued an A-frame, as kit could be left with the transport.
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Once folded correctly it would be secured via two utility straps to the waist belt, either side of the supporting Y-strap.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:03 AM
Once folded correctly it would be secured via two utility straps to the waist belt, either side of the supporting Y-strap.
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The Zeltbahn had a correct folding/packing process to enable the Landser to carry it efficiently on his self.
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October 14, 2023 at 11:02 AM
The Zeltbahn had a correct folding/packing process to enable the Landser to carry it efficiently on his self.
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