Then and now Sites

[pleccazoid]

I hope that this is ok to post links to sites that have 'then and now' photo's, here is one for starters....more to follow

Third Reich in Ruins

[Jim]

Not a problem Plec, please give them a title relating to the pictures .. look forward to seeing them ..

[pleccazoid]

Then and Now pictures from history photos on webshots

[PoorOldSpike]

Wrecked Panthers, Ardennes
Caption- "The lead Panthers continued through Stoumont [east of La Gleize] and took the road toward the train station, beyond where they hoped to find another bridge over the Ambleve intact. However, as they passed the station they ran into a strong American force of 16 tanks and tank destroyers. The outnumbered Panthers didn't have much of a chance; three were quickly knocked out and the rest withdrew. For all practical purposes, this was the farthest advance of Kampfgruppe Peiper."




The scene now

[PoorOldSpike]

This Kingtiger (i.d. No.204) had apparently been abandoned (undamaged?) in La Gleize and was in running order.
After the battle it was being driven away by US troops up this hill when it stalled and the engine caught fire.
The Americans later towed it off for scrapping.
Full story here-
204's Journey


Snowfall on 204..




The spot today..




Defensive deployment of the Kingtigers (with i.d. numbers) around La Gleize, showing fields of fire.
Note tank 204 is in the village.

[Jim]

Nice pictures Spike, always interesting seeing then and now happenings ..