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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.
The photo of one of the battalion’s new Pershing tanks, probably taken at Steinhausen, and the author got in it. Note the name painted on the panel of the tank. This was no doubt a way to poke fun at all rear-echelon folks. Story on page 176.
Color version of map on page 177.
Close up of the Sherman in front of the author’s tank with gear loaded on the back deck. The CO is looking out the turret, with half of the hatch cover swinging out to his right. See page 178
Color version of map on page 179.
Color version of truck photo on page 180.
This is the only photo the author took of a dead soldier — see the upper edge of the photo. The photo was taken out of the back of the truck as it drove by. Undoubtedly he was a German soldier; the jack boots are a give-away. Page 180.
Zoomed version of the photo on page 181.
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See story on page 181.
Color version of map on page 182.
Color version of photo on page 183.
Color version of map on page 183.