World War 2 was a difficult time not knowing which of the leaders of the Nazi party Germans disliked most. The government was highly strict. Leaders could end up in serious trouble should people say bad stuff about them. Worse they could be sent to…
Special forces, like the "Brandenburger" regiment or "Meereskämpfer," weren't really seen as elite back then. They trained for special jobs other units couldn't do, but that didn't mean they were the best fighters. T…
Many were frustrated by the American way of warfare, especially the officers who could not call upon the resources that their enemy could. The common soldier was annoyed that the American infantry declined to “fight fairly” and relied heavily on ar…
