Death's Head Erfurt

[saab-bob]

Thanks Postino
Great pics. Did you notice the 3rd pic shows a English Mk V tank rolling down the street with the totenkopf insignia? Did the English give the Freikorps tanks to patrol the streets with or where they captured and never returned?
Hmmm,maybe the English didn't like the "reds" any more then the Freikorps.
Watched a program today on the Military Channel about the worlds first tank battle. Between the English Mark V and the Imperial German A7V. Interesting stuff,the English tanks won by chasing the German tanks away.
Bob

[Douglas Jr.]

Originally Posted by saab-bob

Thanks Postino
Great pics. Did you notice the 3rd pic shows a English Mk V tank rolling down the street with the totenkopf insignia? Did the English give the Freikorps tanks to patrol the streets with or where they captured and never returned?

Bob,

The Germans captured some British tanks during WWI and even fielded them against their former owners. However, the lack of tools and spare parts meant that most of such vehicles had to be abandoned when faced with mechanichal issues. Howevcer, a few vehicles in working condition was still in hands of the Germans when the Armistice was signed and they were put against the Reds.

There is a good book, that gives an overall view on Freikorps movement, issued by Osprey:
http://books.google.com.br/books/abo...EC&redir_esc=y

Douglas