Ritterkreuz Award Ceremony for Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt

Ritterkreuz award ceremony for Oberstleutnant Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt (Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 421 / 125.Infanterie-Division). Awarding the medal is Generalmajor Wilhelm "Willi" Schneckenburger (Kommandeur 125. Infanterie-Division). Reinhardt received the medal on 4 December 1941. It was awarded for his achievements during the operations of his Regiment during the encirclement battle of Kiev. Through the capture of Tarassowka by his Regiment on 20 September 1941 the Germans were able to prevent a large portion of Soviet soldiers escaping the Kiev pocket. Reinhardt presumably had a key part in this major tactical success with far-reaching operational significance.

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Jim Haley photo collection
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https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/16456/Reinhardt-Alfred-Hermann.htm

Erich Schopper and Gustav Höhne

Briefing in Newel, 12 November 1943. Generalleutnant Erich Schopper (Kommandeur 81. Infanterie-Division) uses a magnifying glass to study a map of the area. Another general - possibly General der Infanterie Gustav Höhne (Kommandierender General VIII. Armeekorps) - points with a finger at a location in the area. Photo of the Propaganda Company (PK): Kriegsberichter (war correspondent) Blume.

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https://forum.axishistory.com/viewforum.php?f=5

Divisionskommandeur Erich Schopper with Adjutant

At left is Divisionskommandeur Erich Schopper (Kommandeur 81. Infanterie-Division) with his adjutant. Schopper is wearing winter cloth with the camo rank of Generalmajor. The picture was probably taken in the end of 1942, before he was promoted to Generalleutnant (1 January 1943).

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https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?p=2364469#p2364469