From left to right: Oberstleutnant im Generalstab Heinrich Kodré (Chef des Stabes 305. Infanterie-Division) and Generalmajor Kurt Oppenländer (Kommandeur 305. Infanterie-Division). This picture was taken during the opening days of Operation 'Blau', summer of 1942. Heinrich Kodré (8 August 1899 - 22 May 1977) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 14 May 1941 as Major and Führer I.Bataillon / Infanterie-Regiment 123 / 50.Infanterie-Division, while Kurt Oppenländer (11 February 1892 - 17 March 1947) received the same medal on 25 July 1942 as Generalmajor and Kommandeur 305. Infanterie-Division.
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"Island Of Fire: The Battle For the Barrikady Gun Factory In Stalingrad November 1942 - February 1943" by Jason D. Mark
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