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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 131.
Color version of the map on page 135.
Color version of the map on page 137.
Color versions of maps that accompany text on page 137. 314B is the original map used by the author.
Larger version of the drawing by Dylan Soal of the event described on page 139.
Color version of the map on page 141.
Color version of the map on page 143. Note that the tank in the center of the map represents the German vehicle that was on overwatch down the main street of Schiefbahn. Map adapted by Gerry O’Neill.
Photos to accompany story on page 146. Photo 329 is a photo of a Chafee tank while photo 330 shows the German Mark III medium tank – one can see how easily they would be confused during a night action.
A curious photo of two German gun tubes on the northern outskirts of Schiefbahn; see page 148 for context. These are probably spare tank or self-propelled gun tubes on shipping racks that were abandoned during the German retreat.
Silver Star Citation on page 149 in color.
Actual submission of Captain Henry Johnson for the recommendation for the Silver Star for the author. See page 149 for the story.
Citation approved by Major General I. D. White. Story on page 149.
Map adapted by Gerry O’Neill and the original map used by the author indicating the advance from Schiefbahn to the northeast of Krefeld towards objective, the Graf Spee Bridge on the Rhine. Story on page 150.
