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So, we can see that the Germans did find the model 1939 in combat and managed to capture some...phcas wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 9:02 am
I found this pictures of a KV-1 M1939 Captured by the Wehrmacht.
But for some reason, it looks like they did not apply any special designation to this model. One can only try to guess the reason why.Yes, I know the barrels are a little bit longer. The reason for that is that the visibility of the barrel is very poor if it is shorter than the front of the tank. So that's the reason but the differences in length are like they would be.guille1434 wrote: Sat Jan 14, 2023 10:18 am Hello Phcas:
I would shorten all the barrels a little. Looking at the profiles I uploaded, for example, the gun barrels of the models 1940 and 1941 end just in line with the front mudguards. Then, the L-11 gun is shorter and the Zis-5 used by the model 1942 is a little longer, protruding a little further beyond the front track wheel.
The SD Einsatzkommando Tunis (SD Einsatzkommando Tunis) operated in 1942-43 in North Africa. Its commander from late 1942 to May 1943 was SS Obersturmbannführer Walter Rauff.
In Osprey's books (the "Elite" series) there is a drawing of the SS Untersturmführer from the Einsatzkommando "Tunis". Below the caption: This drawing simulates the appearance of a member of the Einsatzkommando SS/SD "Tunis" in a tropical uniform. The cape is plain cut, without decorative flaps, with an SS eagle and a silk yellow and brown woven skull-shaped emblem on a black lining. The officer is wearing a tunic of the Italian "Saharian" cut, which was preferred by some officers. On the sleeve is a silk woven yellow and brown patch with an eagle on a black lining; on the left cuff is a diamond-shaped patch with silver letters "SD." There are no buttonholes on the collar. The Untersturmfuhrer has a black leather belt with an SS buckle and long yellow-brown pants tucked into laced boots.
There are also drawings of a tropical SS emblem and tropical shoulder straps.
The same book has the following information:
Although SS units did not serve in North Africa, the security service had a base in Tunisia where it, in cooperation with the local police (and no doubt the secret military police) fought saboteurs, profiteers, etc. There are photos of SS soldiers wearing commemorative cuff ribbons with "Afrika" written on them, which confirms the fact that they served in North Africa.
Regarding the SD Group in Tunisia. Its tasks were to fight speculators, catch deserters, and mainly to control the French Vichy police (Tunisia was a French colony and was controlled by Vichy France until the Allies landed). There was no secret police (Gestapo). Next, concerning the African cuff ribbon of the SS. It was noted that there were cases of SS tankers wearing this sash. It is very typical for units equipped with Tigers (heavy tank armies). (heavy tank army battalions 101-103).
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Hi Tony !TonyAfan wrote: Wed Jan 18, 2023 9:25 pm Hi BJB
As far as the Mod is concerned there was no significant SS presence in North Africa so they are not included in the OOB for the campaign scenarios.
Regards
Tony
Thank you for your responsiveness and advice!TonyAfan wrote: Thu Jan 19, 2023 2:20 pm Hi BJB
I hope you manage to sort out your install problems, but you are right Phcas, AKrebel and the team are doing a great job on the new desert unit graphics.
Best Wishes
Tony
