Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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rolfwaldmann
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Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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The KSK camp at Pippingford, with larger FJ tent in the background

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KSK camp with larger FJ tent behind by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

Steve (Stefan Vogel) waiting for the British advance along the ridge. We were going to ambush them, but they drove two jeeps straight through and surprised us instead

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Stefan waiting for the Brits to arrive by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

KSK discussing the plans for the ambush

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Discussing the ambush plan by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

Martin (on left) KSK CO (Sturmbanfuhrer) discussing the planned ambush

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Martin in discussion with the men about the ambush by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

An FJ in captured jeep brings us news of the British airborne advance along the ridge

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FJ in captured jeep brings news of the British Airborne advancing along the ridge by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

Having been outflanked we fell back on the first day and prepared to defend the German forces CP

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Waiting for the Allied attack on the CP by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

Miles (Erich Gostl) resting a while preparing for the defence of the CP

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Miles waiting for the attack on the CP by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

Day two, three Wehrmacht landsers on the road following the briefing

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Wehrmacht 2 by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

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Wehrmacht 1 by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

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Wehrmacht by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

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Wehrmachit 2 by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

Manny briefing the various section commanders

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Manny, OIC German forces, briefs his section commanders by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

An SS grenadier and a group of FJ resting following the briefing

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FJ's resting before moving out by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

The German CP

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FJ tents including OIC German Forces by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

The Americans attack the bridge

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The Big Red One attacks the bridge by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

But suddenly discover two surviving KSK grenadiers sniping at them from the other side

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GI's crouch down as they realise two KSK grenadiers are on the other side by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

A yank bazooka man

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Bazooka man from the US 1st Infantry Division, 'The Big Red One' by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

The Americans trying to get at the KSK grenadiers on the other side of the river

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Attacking the bridge 3 by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr

A GI waiting for the bridge to be cleared

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Waiting for the bridge to be cleared by robinwhitlock66, on Flickr
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Matelot
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Re: Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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Great photos. I actually brought a camera myself. However, i was too busy to use it..doh! :D

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jerry
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Re: Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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A collection of pics from FJR/6 UK & IRL

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mikebie
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Re: Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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Great pics. Thanks for sharing Jer!
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rolfwaldmann
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Re: Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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Too right, brilliant pics Jerry!
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Pskillman
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Re: Pippingford Private Battle 2012

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Superb pics.....
The pic of the Axis forces all gathered up looks great..., AM Briefing I am guessing?...
The photos of the group trogging up the hill to stop Brit AB platoon...just shows how hard it can be...one pic of a bloke with the radio around his neck, looks like he is about to pass on!..
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