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Topic: Khorsun/TCherkassy
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Alex H
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posted 01-28-2002 04:51 PM
  
After reading that it is possible mr. Zetterling is looking to write about this particular battle, I would like to ask if there will be any focus devoted to the Sturmbrigade Wallonien, commanded first by Lucian Lippert and then by the notorious rexist Leon DeGrelle (whom Hitler is reputed to have likened to his idealized son).DeGrelle's combat record seems to be much in dispute, especially the actions inmediately prior and during the Cherkassy breakout. - Is the upcomming book going to shed any light on the subject?
- Will Eddy deBruyne's work be studied/taken into account as it relates to DeGrelle's record? [This message has been edited by Alex H (edited 01-28-2002).]
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Niklas Zetterling
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posted 01-29-2002 06:31 AM
I can not answer that now, since I have not looked into the details of the actions of the Wallonien brigade.
It sounds like an interesting topic though.
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Alex H
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posted 01-29-2002 05:07 PM
If you are looking into the topic, read DeGrelle's account of the battle in his "Campaign in the East". He claims to have been with/near the point at which the German force broke out. In fact, near the Pzfaust gunner that took out the last Soviet tank blocking the way.Other sources claim he was out of the pocket prior to that, and is "embellishing" his combat record.
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Niklas Zetterling
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posted 01-30-2002 12:42 AM
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Originally posted by Alex H:
If you are looking into the topic, read DeGrelle's account of the battle in his "Campaign in the East". He claims to have been with/near the point at which the German force broke out. In fact, near the Pzfaust gunner that took out the last Soviet tank blocking the way.Other sources claim he was out of the pocket prior to that, and is "embellishing" his combat record.
I have Degrelle's book, but only looked briefly into it. It does indeed give an impression of "artistic freedom", but as yet I have not compared his statements with other sources.
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Alex H
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posted 01-30-2002 04:00 PM
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Originally posted by Niklas Zetterling:
I have Degrelle's book, but only looked briefly into it. It does indeed give an impression of "artistic freedom", but as yet I have not compared his statements with other sources.
If you have the time/interest, check out deBruyne's work at his (French)website and his (English) website. I have exchanged emails with him and he impressed me as a pretty serious researcher. If you ever get around to it, could you share your insights on DeGrelle/Wallonien in this forum (I'll buy the book anyways - promise)? [This message has been edited by Alex H (edited 01-30-2002).]
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Niklas Zetterling
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posted 02-05-2002 12:11 PM
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Originally posted by Alex H:
If you have the time/interest, check out deBruyne's work at his (French)website and his (English) website. I have exchanged emails with him and he impressed me as a pretty serious researcher. If you ever get around to it, could you share your insights on DeGrelle/Wallonien in this forum (I'll buy the book anyways - promise)? [This message has been edited by Alex H (edited 01-30-2002).]
I'll try to do that, but before starting a new book project, I will have to finish the book I work on now (in Swedish, so I don't think it will be of use for you).
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