WebAt our branch in Freiburg we keep more than 50 km of files of German armed forces going back to the time of the founding of the Reich. Among them are archival documents from … WebDecember 1941 saw both defeat of the German army in its attempt to take Moscow and the entry of the United States into World War II. It became clear to German authorities that Germany would have to fight a long …

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WebMajor Nazi camps in Greater Germany, 1944. The Nazi camp system expanded rapidly after the beginning of World War II in September 1939, as forced labor became important in war production. Labor shortages in the German war economy became critical after German defeat in the battle of Stalingrad in 1942-1943. WebThe Allied terror-bombing of German towns and cities during WWII, 'F-H' entries. Frankfurt am Main, a Roman town founded in the 1st century, became a royal residence under Charlemagne. ... Freiburg im Breisgau, founded in 1120, hides away near the Rhine River at the edge of the Black Forest. It passed with the rest of the Breisgau to the ... fields in urdu

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WebIn the Ruins of Cologne. On March 6, 1945 when US forces entered Cologne, the Gothic cathedral loomed above the ruins. Army Chaplain and future Archbishop Philip Hannan soon devoted himself to protecting the … WebFreiburg im Breisgau, city, Baden-Württemberg Land (state), southwestern Germany. It is picturesquely situated on the western slopes of the Black Forest, where the Dreisam … WebFreiburg im Breisgau, city, Baden-Württemberg Land (state), southwestern Germany. It is picturesquely situated on the western slopes of the Black Forest, where the Dreisam River flows into the Rhine valley. It was founded and chartered in 1120 by the dukes of Zähringen as a free market town (hence its name). In 1218 it passed to the counts of Urach, who … fields in the philippines