Top 10 K�¼ Theories

[John D.]

Originally posted by Edward Tinker
.....I don't know if I agree with what y'all came up with, but it is plausible....

Well - not to be critical - but, no - it is not plausible.

If one were to do the primary research on the Luftwaffe operation bases and rework centers - one would quickly learn that that K�¼strin was not one. While one can argue the merits of the German logistics during WW2 - K�¼strin could not support a Luftwaffe facility the size/scope as proffered - certainly in theoretical terms to support even a small manufacture/rework of Lugers or any aramaments. In short - it had simply a small Luftwaffe garrison for ordinance support for several Flak units, which are documented. It did however support and became a base for SS and Wehrmacht during the war - reinforced in late 1944 and early 1945.

In fact - K�¼strin was a tiny fortified fortress city which sits on a peninsula with wetlands to the southeast and southwest at the intersection of two major rivers (Oder & Warthe). The primary access to the city was via the bridge system and railway - making a Luftwaffe major repair depot and rework center - umm - logistically nonsensical and ridiculous, as there were no Luftwaffe operational flight bases in K�¼strin at any point in time. Period. If someone has verifiable research that a major Luftwaffe installation was present in K�¼strin, many would appreciate reviewing that information, but to date and to my knowledge - none has been found.

Further - in the German archives (re: German State Archives: Dornburg - Deutsche Dienststelle - WASt/Berlin) and supported by the personal historical published accounts of the history of K�¼strin during the final days - the fact is THE ONLY MENTION of ANY LUFTWAFFE facilities - are when they feel outside of K�¼strin (Sonnenberg district) one week before K�¼strin was was finally conquered after it's 5 week seige by the Russians (February - March 1945). Perhaps I overlooked something on my research of Luftwaffe (Krieghoff) WW2 operations, and if I did - I'd be pleased to accept verified and historically accurate corrections. But frankly - K�¼strin, up until this theory, I've never come across as being "identified" as a major Luftwaffe installation through May 1945.

Again - not to be harsh - BUT, anyone that wants to promote a theory regarding K�¼ Lugers (or any "Luger Theory") is just terrific. But with that goes the caveat: at least do the primary research (No - NOT IN A USA BASED INTERNET FORUM) to see if that "theory" makes any logistical and historical sense. I mean real, factual, achiving searching, painstaking, money consuming, travel time, analytical, base-line, "roll your shirt sleeves up and dig" - research. Unfortunately - in this case - this has not happened and it has not even been started. In short - the only "link" to K�¼ lugers and "K�¼strin" appears to be a "Google" search for German towns beginning with "K�¼" before 1946 (it was changed post-war). If you want to do "Google research" - read this post again.

And no matter how hard we "wish it were true" - it just isn't. And not just in light of this reply. There are too many unanswered questions I posted in my previous replies - which are still open to primary research and analytical closure.

John D.