Photographs - Page 53
The
following photo comes from Gen. Herren's son, Thomas. This is a huge
photo depicting a panoramic view of Wingen during the last stages of
the battle. It is credited to Lt. Ed
Newell for putting together the shot.
Warning:
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Panorama of Wingen-sur-Moder |
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Key to Numbers in picture:
1.
Tank alert to prevent counter-attack at
Hotel Wenk.
2. This spire is naturally a German O.P;
dead Jerries outside of church.
3.
Hotel Wenk
burns from AT fire.
4. A couple of M-4's moved into town. One
was knocked out.
5.
Lt. Cooke shows
how he played dead
6. Look closely and you'll see a GI patrol
climbing the bank.
7. This how the infantry gets
around...Jeep with trailer; occupants are probably under cover
or searching for any stray krauts in surrounding houses.
8. Main body of infantry is here.
9. Anti-tank gun shells Hotel Wenk.
10. Tank fires at close range into...
11. Captives released when we took over.
They looked rough
12. This Sherman is shelling the far side
of town on the left. | 
