This is a overnice master copy menstruum 'Gebirgsjäger' (German Mountain Troops) Propaganda Postcard, together with it was published past times the 'Kunstverlag E.A. Schwerdtfeger & Co. AG.' from Berlin. The postcard measures around xv x 10,5 cm. Gebirgsjägers wore essentially the same nitty-gritty uniform every bit regular infantry amongst some exceptions—mountain boots (Bergstiefel), the short-brimmed mount cap (Bergmütze), together with a reversible Windbluse (anorak) are the most visible differences. In improver to the nitty-gritty champaign gear (canteens, mess kits, etc.), Gebirgsjäger sometimes carried climbing equipment, skis together with snowfall shoes. Weaponry included the K98 Mauser rifle, MP40 submachine gun, MG34 together with MG42 machine guns, similar their regular solid soil forces counterparts. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 shorter-barrelled K98, called the Gewehr 33/40 was every bit good issued, to a greater extent than suited for carrying into the mountains. The infantry regiments were every bit good supported past times anti-tank guns, mortars together with howitzers from the division. Influenza A virus subtype H5N1 typical partition numbered well-nigh 15,000 men, 1,400 vehicles together with upwards to 6,000 pack animals, ranging from horses of varying breeds to camels.
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