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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.
PHOTOS 342 A-B-C-D-E
The original map used by the author with the author’s markings showing the advance from Kerfeld to Kaldenhausen, the dot marking the approximate position where the author’s tank was hit and burned. Other versions included, with the adaptation done by Gerry O’Neill. See page 152 for the story.
Copy of the map on the front page of The Stars and Stripes, 1 December 1944 edition. Story on page 152.
Drawing by Gerry O’Neill depicting the moment of the action during the attack to the Rhine where the author won the Bronze Star with the V for Valor. Story on page 153.
Photo taken by the author of his burning tank, page 155.
Photos 350-356
Photos and passport the author found in the abandoned German 88 bunker, pages 157 and 158.
Author with the wall flag found in the abandoned German 88 bunker, pages 157 and 158.
