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MAJ. GEN. CHARLES H. GERHARDT, CG., 29TH DIV., SPX 6, SIERSDORF, GERMANY Part 1

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Signal Corps 111 ADC 1837 ADC SOURCE: AFCF (M1328) 1837 FILM: ARCH DN & APC MP, Comp, Push-Pull, 1005' ea MAJ GEN CHARLES H GERHARDT, CG, 29TH DIV, SPX 6 Siersdorf, Germany; 25 Feb 1945 Int, CU, Gen Gerhardt stands in front of map and begins informal talk to his Chiefs of Staff. He mentions that the Div bridgehead is secured and because of the success of the Corps there has been a change in plans. CU, Lt Col Paul W Krznarish, G-2, gives the relative strength of the enemy; he mentions the prisoners taken and concludes that enemy resistance is light. CU, Lt Col William J Witte, G-3, in front of map. He indicates where and how the best plan of attack should center. The Col explains where the centers of enemy resistance will probably be. CU, Gen Gerhardt as he listens to Witte. The Gen gives his conclusion that they do not have to worry about the "Panzer coming in on the right front". The ftge ends with the Gen asking about air support. NOTE: Pictures are slightly underlighted but usable; sound is good. ARMY PICTORIAL CENTER, 35-11 35th AVE., LIC 1, NY NF/sj Record Group 111 Accession Number III-NAV-210

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Records of the Office of the Chief Signal Officer

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Moving Images Relating to Military Activities

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1945-02-25
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