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Sunday, June 11, 2023

Heinrich Trettner and Arnold von Roon

From left to right: Oberst Heinrich "Heinz" Trettner and Major i.G. Arnold von Roon. No information about when and where this pic was taken, but possibly in the period between January - July 1944, when Trettner was delegated with the leadership of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division in the Italian Front and Roon became his Ia (Chief of Operations). They are both wearing tropenuniform (tropical uniform).

Source :
https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Roon,_Arnold_von
https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Trettner,_Heinz

Saturday, June 10, 2023

Inspection for the Position of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (2nd from right) involved in a conversation with General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (2nd from left), Chief of Operations of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division, accompanies the generals during their inspection. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. Following behind him while holding a cane is General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. Following behind him is General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. Half-visible at right we can see the 35mm Arriflex camera of Filmberichter Hans Jacobi. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (2nd from right) walks with other officers : General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (3rd from right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps) and Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (right, Ia 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division). The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944. On the left, Filmberichter Hans Jacobi follows the officers with his 35mm Arriflex camera.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (2nd from right) walking together with General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (left), Chief of Operations of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division, accompanies the generals during their inspection. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (2nd from right) involved in a conversation with Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (3rd from right), Chief of Operations of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division, while General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps) standing beside von Mackensen. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (2nd from right) involved in a conversation with General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (3rd from right), Chief of Operations of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division, accompanies the generals during their inspection. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (center) involved in a conversation with General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (left), Chief of Operations of the 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division, accompanies the generals during their inspection. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (2nd from right) shaking hands with Major i.G. Arnold von Roon (Ia 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division) before leaving the location. Behind von Mackensen stands General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps). The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (2nd from left, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps) is ready to bid farewell to Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (not visible in the picture, Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) after finishing the inspection trip to the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. At right is a Steyr 1500 A2 staff vehicle belong to von Mackensen. At left Filmberichter Hans Jacobi films the scene with his 35mm Arriflex camera. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Generaloberst Eberhard von Mackensen (Oberbefehlshaber 14. Armee) inspect the positions of 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division northwest of Anzio-Nettuno, 22 January 1944. In this picture, Mackensen (in the front seat of a Steyr 1500 A2 staff vehicle) is ready to leave the location after finished his inspection. General der Flieger Alfred Schlemm (right, Kommandierender General I. Fallschirmkorps) with one of his officer bid farewell to the Generaloberst. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Wolfgang Stöcker from Kriegsberichterzug XI. Fliegerkorps, and was first published on 29 January 1944.

Source :
https://imagesdefense.gouv.fr/fr/en-italie-au-nord-ouest-d-anzio-nettuno-le-general-generaloberst-eberhard-von-mackensen-et-le-general-der-flieger-alfred-schlemm-inspectent-les-positions-de-la-4-fallschirmjager-division-3.html

Friday, June 9, 2023

Ritterkreuz Action of Arnold von Roon

Arnold von Roon (19 July 1914 - 24 October 1990) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 9 July 1941 as Oberleutnant and Chef 3.Kompanie / I.Bataillon / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 / 7.Flieger-Division. The medal was awarded for the leadership of his company during the battle for Crete in May 1941. With his men he was able to capture a number of important objectives, culminating in the seizure of the all-important Hill 156 from the Allies on 27 May 1941. Later on his Kompanie would play a key role in the final fighting on the island, when on 30 May 1941 he and his Kompanie launched an attack towards the west (near the oil factory) and made contact with friendly Gebirgsjäger.

Source :
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-L19498,_Arnold_von_Roon_(cropped).jpg
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/41390/Roon-von-Arnold.htm

Arnold von Roon in Color

Ritterkreuzträger Arnold von Roon as a Major i.G., promoted on 1 January 1942.

Source :
https://gmic.co.uk/topic/9499-a-luftwaffe-rk-winner-database/
https://weltkrieg-online.de/?product=soldaten-heft-14

Arnold von Roon and Alfred Genz Marching with Their Unit

Men of 3.Kompanie / I.Bataillon / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 march through Gardelegen after returning from Poland, 1939. Marching in front is the Kompaniechef, Oberleutnant Arnold von Roon. Behind him is 1. Zug with the Zugführer Leutnant Alfred Genz.

Source :
https://www.facebook.com/2260074320898552/photos/a.2260093017563349/2853601274879184/?type=3

Bio of Oberstleutnant i.G. Arnold von Roon (1914-1990)

Arnold von Roon

Date of Birth: 19.07.1914 - Berlin-Friedenau, Brandenburg (German Empire)
Date of Death: 24.10.1990 - Miesbach, Bayern (Germany)
Burial: Luisen-Friedhof I, Charlottenburg, Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf, Berlin, Germany

Promotions:
01.04.1936 Leutnant
01.11.1938 Oberleutnant
01.10.1940 Hauptmann
01.01.1942 Major im Generalstab (advanced from 01.09.43)
01.08.1944 Oberstleutnant im Generalstab

Career:
01.04.1934 entered service with the Heer (Kavallerie)
01.11.1935 transferred to the Luftwaffe
01.11.1935 ordered to Fliegerschule Hildesheim for Beobachter (observer) training
10.03.1936 transferred to Aufklärungsgruppe 122 (Prenzlau) as a Beobachter and Nafü
01.10.1936 received the Luftwaffe Beobachter license
06.11.1936 transferred to Aufklärungsstaffel (F) A/88 (Legion Condor) as a Beobachter and Nafü
01.06.1937 Beobachter and Adjutant in Aufklärungsgruppe 22 (Prenzlau)
01.09.1938 Ia 7.Flieger-Division
01.06.1939 Chef 3.Kompanie / I.Bataillon / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2
01.01.1942 - 21.01.1944 Ia XI. Fliegerkorps
01.12.1942 transferred into the Generalstab der Luftwaffe (did not attend the Luftkriegsakademie)
22.01.1944 Ia 4. Fallschirmjäger-Division
01.03.1944 Ia 1. Fallschirmarmee
17.01.1945 reappointed as Ia 1. Fallschirmarmee

Awards and Decorations:
00.00.193_ Flugzeugführerabzeichen
17.04.1936 Flugzeugbeobachterabzeichen
01.12.1938 Cruz de Guerra de España
28.03.1939 Fallschirmschützenabzeichen der Luftwaffe
06.06.1939 Spanienkreuz in Gold mit Schwertern
15.05.1940 Eisernes Kreuz II.Klasse
15.05.1940 Eisernes Kreuz I.Klasse
09.07.1941 Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, as Oberleutnant and Chef 3.Kompanie / I.Bataillon / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 / 7.Flieger-Division. Awarded for the leadership of his Kompanie during the battle for Crete in May 1941. With his men he was able to capture a number of important objectives, culminating in the seizure of the all-important Hill 156 from the Allies on the 27.05.1941. Later on his Kompanie would play a key role in the final fighting on the island, when on the 30.05.1941 he and his Kompanie launched an attack towards the west (near the oil factory) and made contact with friendly Gebirgsjäger.
15.06.1943 Ärmelband Kreta

3.Kompanie / I.Bataillon / Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2 march through Gardelegen after returning from Poland, 1939. Marching in front is the Kompaniechef, Oberleutnant Arnold von Roon. Behind him is 1. Zug with the Zugführer Leutnant Alfred Genz.

Major i.G. Arnold von Roon in color.

Source :
Bundesarchiv Bild 183-L19498
"Die Bildchronik der Fallschirmtruppe 1935-1945" by Arnold von Roon
"Fallschirmjägers in Crete" by Jean-Yves Nasse
"Luftwaffe Officer Career Summaries" by Henry L. deZeng IV and Douglas G. Stankey
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Bundesarchiv_Bild_183-L19498,_Arnold_von_Roon_(cropped).jpg
https://www.facebook.com/2260074320898552/photos/a.2260093017563349/2853601274879184/?type=3
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195783881/arnold-von_roon
https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?p=2476874#p2476874
https://imagesdefense.gouv.fr/fr/en-italie-au-nord-ouest-d-anzio-nettuno-le-general-generaloberst-eberhard-von-mackensen-et-le-general-der-flieger-alfred-schlemm-inspectent-les-positions-de-la-4-fallschirmjager-division-3.html
https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Arnold_von_Roon
http://www.ritterkreuztraeger.info/rk/r.html
https://sylviolassance.blogspot.com/2016/05/roon-arnold-von-1907191424101990.html
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/41390/Roon-von-Arnold.htm