Chapter 10: The Central European Campaign: The Run To Magdeburg And The Elbe

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You may copy and use the photos here in your own publications as long as you give credit to the book as follows: Knights of Freedom by Lt. Col. Frederick C. Brems USAR (RET), published by Stackpole Books, Blue Ridge Summit, PA.

Color version of the map on page 185.

The author’s comments about the Hitler Jugend picked up by the Chicago Daily News.  Accompanying story on page 187.

Color version of the map on page 187.

Color version of the map on page 188.

Color version of the map on page 189.

Color version of the map on page 192.

PHOTOS 438 and 439

Photos accompanying description on page 193.  First photo of a U.S. 57mm anti-tank gun moving into a firing position provided by the U.S. Army. 

Second photo is of a 57mm AT Gun on display at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Photo taken by Fred G. Brems.  

Color version of the map on page 194.

Color version of the map on page 197.

Photo of Major General I.D. White to accompany 16APRIL1945 on page 198.

Color version of map on page 200.

Color version of map on page 203.

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