German member from Emmerich

Hi,
Welcome to the Forum.
I was in Emmerich a few years ago when I was staying at Harskamp in Holland for a few days.
Enjoy the Forum!

 

In reply to stolpi's #41.

Account of Operation Plunder/Capture of Emmerich by Lt Col AS Gregory, OC Regina Rifles. Unfortunately, the map referenced in this account was not found with this report.

 

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In reply to stolpi's #41.

Account of Operation Plunder/Capture of Emmerich by Lt Col AS Gregory, OC Regina Rifles. Unfortunately, the map referenced in this account was not found with this report.

Thanks man!

This english is hard to read for me. What is an "WESP" or "WESPS" ?
And is the a Map, couse in the text are numbers of a Map.
Meny numbers that i dont anderstand, so like :"667543"



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WASPs were Bren carriers equipped with flame-throwing equipment.

4 and 6 digit numbers are map references. This map has the appropriate grid, but the scale is too small for anything but general locations. If someone can come up with a 1:50000 or 1:25000, it would be much more helpful.

http://milmaps.elvamie.nl/WWII/ETO%201944-1945/Veritable/Operation%20Plunder%2030%20corps%20crossing%20sites%20and%20approaches%20plate%2013.jpg

 

OK, WASPs are small Cherchill "Crocodiel" Vehicle, but German Soldiers can not burn. My Grandpa tell me the Wehrmacht are super Soldiers. They can not die...:m1: so you must wrong.

Hihihi, just a little Joke by side.



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A nice german Helmet
Hi Patrick from Emmerich,

How deep were these helmets stuck in the ground ?
Like 30 cm ? or near 1 meter deep ?

Only curiosity.

 

The WASP could hurl a stream of burning fuel up to 90 metres. The WASPs struck horror into the minds of German troops, who feared them more than any other conventional weapon. The main use of flame, in any form, is for its demoralising effect. The success of this aspect has been demonstrated on a number of occasions where the ‘Wasp’ was effective, in the sense of demoralizing the enemy, without causing apparent physical injury to him. When the enemy was confronted with flame, he invariably did one of three things; first he huddled down in his positions; or, second, he gave himself up immediately or showed a white flag; or, third, he started to run away.

.... If WASPs were properly employed, they would cut down the number of casualties suffered by attacking infantry, but they had to be supported by all available fire from infantry weapons, including smoke, and the infantry had to follow very closely behind. In this respect the use of flame is similar to that of an artillery barrage and if the infantry do not follow closely behind, the enemy will speedily recover from his initial shock and be in a position to reply.
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Does the above mean that WAPS (not talking about heavier Churchill crocodiles) would not operate together in a specific battle location ?
(out of risk/hazard) ?
So if a certain trench /street block/house had to be taken, then was there a maximum limit to the number of WASPS involved ? (as in one only ?).
...questioned for reason of diorama modelling...

 

Excellent finds and good video. Welcome to the forum and Grüsse aus Bielefeld

 

Hallo German Boy, ich sehe du bist in meinen alten Gebieten unterwegs. Super Funde
Ich wohne jetzt in der Naehe von Aachen und suche da nach Vermissten vom letzten Krieg.
Danny

 

I visited Xanten and Kleve in 1952 and was dismayed by the remaining signs of damage. I hope that nowadays the situation has improved. Unfortunately I did not visit Emmerich, and nowadays my grasp of the German language is minimal so I would not even think of a return visit!
Edna

 

Edna, I grew up in a village outside of Kleve and Kleve, as well as Xanten, have been restored nicely. The old buildings look like they were never even damaged. I am actually a Brit myself, my dad retired from the RAF and we remained in Germany. Danny

 

Well, seems German Boy now does not want to answer anymore

 

i think; maybe, he is a treasure hunter and has all the info needed kindly provided by the membership here
Matt

 

Edna, I grew up in a village outside of Kleve and Kleve, as well as Xanten, have been restored nicely. The old buildings look like they were never even damaged. I am actually a Brit myself, my dad retired from the RAF and we remained in Germany. Danny

Hi Danny,

I was born and raised in Kalkar... does "RAF" mean Laarbruch?

RAF had large housing estates in Weeze & Goch, so were did you grow up?

The whole area between Nijmwegen and Wesel has been heavily devasted in 1945, but all I remember (*1961) are some empty building lots in Kleve in the early 70`s... No ruins, nothing.

BUT, and that`s true until today, you literally just had to dig a hole into the ground to find some piece of... rusted shrapnels, bullet/grenade casings and even worse stuff. It`s a miracle that we survived our childhood!


Cheers,
Kesha

 

Hey Patrick, ich komme aus Kleve und bin auch Sondengänger. Ich gehe nur gelegentlich wie ich die Zeit und Möglichkeit habe. Vielleicht kann man mal einen Kontakt knüpfen?

 

Hi Kesha, I grew up in Bedburg-Hau. My dad was stationed in Uedem until he retired in 68. I actually recover WW2 aircraft and missing aviators and soldiers. I am now in Hohenfels, Bayern though my family lives in Geilenkirchen, by Aachen. Danny