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"If I tuck my trousers into my boots I'll look just like a Panzergrenadier!"
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LOL Za.

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"If I tuck my trousers into my boots I'll look just like a Panzergrenadier!"
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You know, its a real b@#%^ when your trouser cuffs get caught in the chain of your bicycle.
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That and perhaps having a grenade go off in one LOL.
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September 16th, 2008, 03:29 AM
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Abandoned horse drawn equipment Northern France.

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September 16th, 2008, 03:39 AM
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sorry JC but bikes ROCK !
if you can imagine this: a Wehrmact single or 3-speed special from the war in excellent condition would go for ........... yes we are talking big big bucks
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i think the german army is the best because they fared as well as they did with horses and cows and bicycles. and i dont thinks the americans had an assault rifle, a jet, or tanks fitted with infra-red night vision sights.
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I wonder what went through the American and British minds when they saw all the horsedrawn stuff.
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From what I have read quite a few were surprised. Especially after hearing all the propaganda about the "Awesome" Wehrmacht. I wonder what the pilots that were doing the strafing thought when they were slaughtering all the horses  .
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You do have to give credit though, those tough men and horses doing what they did against a more advancivly(If thats a word) equiped enemy.
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And no one is doubting that. That is not the purpose of the thread. Nor has anyone stated so.  . But it appears that those who are in awe or has the view that they were "awesome" tend to think so.
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