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22 Mar 42 Hard Fighting in the Ukraine Just as German Red Cross nurses are constantly at work on all fronts to do their duty, so also young Norwegian girls cheerfully serve their comrades on the Eastern Front. (Our thanks to Das Deutsche Madel Magazine) After fierce defensive fighting in appalling weather, the German Army has succeeded in straightening the line on the Dnieper. The Red Army is reported to have suffered dreadful casualties. Soviet troops around Kiev are fighting with a courage born of despair. Stiff fighting has brought our troops to the western suburbs of the city. Another Soviet army has been wiped out, with another all but destroyed. OKW are confident that Stalin has committed all his reserves to the battle for Kiev. The day of decision is at hand! [ April 30, 2004, 08:37 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

8 Feb 42 To Kharkov! Never pausing for rest, ever eager for battle, our heroic panzergruppen continue their headlong advice in the Ukraine. Smashing their way through several Soviet armies south of Kiev, forward elements are reported to be on the Dnieper. Rumanian and German infantry have fought their way into Odessa and taken the first Soviet city. The Soviets' left flank is now hanging in the air. On the home front, Dr Todt's inspirational leadership has made the national waste paper drive an outstanding success. Industrial production is reported to have increased by a further 5%. We are winning the war of production! AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE - PLEASE READ THIS! While our advance in the Ukraine continues unchecked, those of you with warm winter clothing are requested to donate them to Winterhilfe. Our boys at the front have need of them! Contact your local block leader for collection details. Keep our lads warm! Do your duty for Germany! [ April 30, 2004, 07:45 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

14 Dec 41 Achtung! Panzer! Germany and her allies have caught up with the fleeing Russians and made a major breakthrough in the Ukraine. Under the leadership of General "Hurrying Heinz" Guderian, four German panzergruppe have destroyed the Soviet front line west of Kiev. Four Soviet armies have been destroyed, and our units have pentrated so deep that they are currently fighting Marshal Budenny's headquarters only 50 kilometres from Kiev itself. Newsreel footage taken in the thick of of the action shows the grit, determination and high morale of our brave heroes. Vorwarts! In the Mediterranean, the Italian bombardment of Malta continues. A pitiful British attack against Bergen has caused no damage whatsoever. Christmas - A Time for Giving The "must have" present this year is the new "Stuka Attack" game. First, we have the cover of the game: The game itself is a variant of Chinese Checkers. The board, set up as it begins, is below: The object of the game is to move one's pieces to the other side of the board (the enemy airbase) and back, avoiding enemy searchlights (in yellow) and flak (in red) along the way. Buy now, while stocks last! (All profits go to Winterhilfe) [ April 30, 2004, 06:33 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

16 Nov 41 The Peace of Europe Destroyed The 2nd November will live forever in German history as a Day of Infamy. A day when the hand of friendship was pushed away. Peace loving Germans were shocked to hear the announcement that Stalin and his Bolsheviks had declared war on the Reich for the most capitalist of motives - money! Due to simple accounting errors, and an insistence by the Soviets that they be paid in US dollars, the Reich had temporarily fallen behind in paying for the recent shipments of Ukrainian wheat. That this should be used as a casus belli for war beggars belief. Who could possibly have persuaded the Soviet Union to sacrifice itself in a senseless war? Who indeed? Who else but... ENGLAND! Luckily, massive troop exercises were taking place along the Soviet border when the Russians declared war. Rather than the light frontier force they expected, the Bolsheviks met the full might of the Wehrmacht. In great confusion, the Red Army has fallen back. German units are advancing with all speed in order to maintain contact. Two Soviet armies have already been destroyed, with a third all but annihalated. Grateful Balts, White Russians and Ukrainaians have greeted the Wehrmacht as liberators, and terrible stories are emerging of the two year nightmare that was the Russian occupation. Weary and ruined faces characterize the neglected children of the Soviet state. Cheerful and healthy on the other hand, the youth of Greater Germany are participating in sports festivals everywhere in the country. (Our thanks to Das Deutsche Madel) Great news on the home front. Under the aegis of Dr Todt, a series of reorganisations and technical improvements has resulted in yet another improvemant in the Reich's war production. In the Mediterranean the Regia Marina has been stung into action by England's manipulation of the Soviets. Valleta's Grand Harbour has been utterly smashed by naval gunfire. [ April 30, 2004, 05:51 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

19 Oct 41 Peace comes to Europe With the resolution of local problems in the Balkans, Scandinavia, and France, Europe is enjoying the benefits of peace for the first time in decades. March, boys, march! Later when we are veterans, we will be able to use our training in hunger marches on Washington! (Our thanks to HEIL! Magazine) [ April 30, 2004, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

19 Oct 41 Peace comes to Europe With the resolution of local problems in the Balkans, Scandinavia, and France, Europe is enjoying the benefits of peace for the first time in decades. March, boys, march! Later when we are veterans, we will be able to use our training in hunger marches on Washington! (Our thanks to HEIL! Magazine) [ April 30, 2004, 01:42 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

Not any more!

Not any more!

21 Sep 41 Roosevelt Betrays America. France betrays the Marshal. Incensed by the victimisation and show trial of the leader of the German American Bund, the Reich has declared war on the United States government. Japan, sickened by Roosevelt's chicanery, has launched a typically daring and victorious strike against the US Pacific fleet. America, with her pitiful military and decadent jazz culture is set on a course for self destruction. Too fat, too tall, or too thin: There is room in the American army for every physique. A special camp has been established in the U.S. for those who do not meet normal military requirements. Here there are overweight men, dwarfs and giants, including undernourished former tramps and the unemployed. Roosevelt could not help them before, but now they make good cannon fodder. (Our thanks to HEIL! Magazine) France's Shame Forced into action by evidence of Swedish secret weapons, the Reich and Italy have acted to restore order to unoccupied France. Fortunately, large scale Italo-German joint exercises were taking place in the Western Mediterranean and Occupied France when it became clear that French actions could no longer be ignored. A series of massive Luftwaffe attacks from Sicily broke the fragile will of the Algiers garrison. When the Regia Marina arrived offshore with military transports they quickly capitulated. In France proper, three panzergruppen drove with breathtaking speed towards Marseilles in conjuction with an advance by General Dietl's mountain troops from Italy. Italian troops entered Marseilles and have taken on the duty of pacifying the territory. The dangerous clique who had rendered powerless France's brave Marshal have been arrested and replaced with trusted advisers. Milice units are now working tirelessly with the Italian military administration to repair the consequences of France's latest folly. [ April 30, 2004, 05:52 AM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

21 Sep 41 Roosevelt Betrays America. France betrays the Marshal. Incensed by the victimisation and show trial of the leader of the German American Bund, the Reich has declared war on the United States government. Japan, sickened by Roosevelt's chicanery, has launched a typically daring and victorious strike against the US Pacific fleet. America, with her pitiful military and decadent jazz culture is set on a course for self destruction. Too fat, too tall, or too thin: There is room in the American army for every physique. A special camp has been established in the U.S. for those who do not meet normal military requirements. Here there are overweight men, dwarfs and giants, including undernourished former tramps and the unemployed. Roosevelt could not help them before, but now they make good cannon fodder. (Our thanks to HEIL! Magazine) France's Shame Forced into action by evidence of Swedish secret weapons, the Reich and Italy have acted to restore order to unoccupied France. Fortunately, large scale Italo-German joint exercises were taking place in the Western Mediterranean and Occupied France when it became clear that French actions could no longer be ignored. A series of massive Luftwaffe attacks from Sicily broke the fragile will of the Algiers garrison. When the Regia Marina arrived offshore with military transports they quickly capitulated. In France proper, three panzergruppen drove with breathtaking speed towards Marseilles in conjuction with an advance by General Dietl's mountain troops from Italy. Italian troops entered Marseilles and have taken on the duty of pacifying the territory. The dangerous clique who had rendered powerless France's brave Marshal have been arrested and replaced with trusted advisers. Milice units are now working tirelessly with the Italian military administration to repair the consequences of France's latest folly. [ April 30, 2004, 05:52 AM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

What's to grumble about? I took it in one turn didn't I?

What's to grumble about? I took it in one turn didn't I?

31 Aug 41 Swedish Secret Weapons Discovered! After scouring Scandinavia, German and Soviet intelligence have detected irrefutable proof of the Swedish secret weapons programme. In France! It would seem that just before the German-Soviet interventeion, the Swedish government moved much of their munitions and manufacturing capability to the unoccupied zone of France. The Reich has definite knowledge of Swedish secret weapons facilities throughout unoccupied France and French North Africa. Requests by the Germany and the Soviet Union that these installations be dismantled have been met by increasingly facile replies from the Marshal Petain's government. High level diplomatic efforts are in hand to prevent what seems an inevitable confrontation. The Fuhrer, earnestly desiring the peace of Europe, has personally visited the Marshal to resolve the situation. The Reich is confident that sense will prevail. [ April 29, 2004, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

31 Aug 41 Swedish Secret Weapons Discovered! After scouring Scandinavia, German and Soviet intelligence have detected irrefutable proof of the Swedish secret weapons programme. In France! It would seem that just before the German-Soviet interventeion, the Swedish government moved much of their munitions and manufacturing capability to the unoccupied zone of France. The Reich has definite knowledge of Swedish secret weapons facilities throughout unoccupied France and French North Africa. Requests by the Germany and the Soviet Union that these installations be dismantled have been met by increasingly facile replies from the Marshal Petain's government. High level diplomatic efforts are in hand to prevent what seems an inevitable confrontation. The Fuhrer, earnestly desiring the peace of Europe, has personally visited the Marshal to resolve the situation. The Reich is confident that sense will prevail. [ April 29, 2004, 01:05 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

17 Aug 41 Heil! Magazine Exclusive - Ordinary Americans Support the Fuhrer! Despite the machinations of her isolated ruling clique, America's affection and regard for the Reich grows apace. Lotti Malme reports first hand from a visit to the German America Bund, who speak honestly about the average American's yearning for a National Socialist society. Members of the German American Bund, summering in New Jersey. A member of the German American Bund. Children involved in the German American Bund. Children marching with an American flag and German American Bund flags. Young boys of the German American Bund. Young girls of the German American Bund. Continued on page 17. Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German America Bund, talks openly about his desire to restore integrity to American society. In next week's HEIL! magazine: - The Reichsprotektor invites us to sumptuous Hradcany Castle. - Magda Goebbels reveals the secrets of a good German mother. - A sneak peek at Julius Streicher's new children's book. - Pull out literature section, with full list of all banned books. Available on 24 Aug 41. Still only 30 pfennigs! [ April 30, 2004, 01:40 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

17 Aug 41 Heil! Magazine Exclusive - Ordinary Americans Support the Fuhrer! Despite the machinations of her isolated ruling clique, America's affection and regard for the Reich grows apace. Lotti Malme reports first hand from a visit to the German America Bund, who speak honestly about the average American's yearning for a National Socialist society. Members of the German American Bund, summering in New Jersey. A member of the German American Bund. Children involved in the German American Bund. Children marching with an American flag and German American Bund flags. Young boys of the German American Bund. Young girls of the German American Bund. Continued on page 17. Fritz Kuhn, leader of the German America Bund, talks openly about his desire to restore integrity to American society. In next week's HEIL! magazine: - The Reichsprotektor invites us to sumptuous Hradcany Castle. - Magda Goebbels reveals the secrets of a good German mother. - A sneak peek at Julius Streicher's new children's book. - Pull out literature section, with full list of all banned books. Available on 24 Aug 41. Still only 30 pfennigs! [ April 30, 2004, 01:40 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

3 Aug 41 War Heroes of the Reich - No 3 in a series of 25 SS-Gruppenfuhrer Schwarzenegger The picture of Arnie in SS uniform doesn't seem to like anyone linking to it. Copy http://www.worth1000.com/entries/67500/67872VBEA_w.jpg into the address bar of your browser and it will efinitely work. Trust me, it's worth it. [ April 29, 2004, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

3 Aug 41 War Heroes of the Reich - No 3 in a series of 25 SS-Gruppenfuhrer Schwarzenegger The picture of Arnie in SS uniform doesn't seem to like anyone linking to it. Copy http://www.worth1000.com/entries/67500/67872VBEA_w.jpg into the address bar of your browser and it will efinitely work. Trust me, it's worth it. [ April 29, 2004, 12:18 AM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

20 Jul 41 Lightning Strikes Stockholm! Forced into action by a burgeoning secret weapons programme and the abominable treatment of the German population in Sweden, the Reich has acted to restore order to Scandinavia. Fortunately, large scale amphibious exercises were taking place in the Baltic in conjunction with the Soviet Navy when it became clear that the Swedish threat could no longer be ignored. In a brilliant amphibious operation, General Dietl landed three German armies and a corps in the vicinity of Stockholm. These smashed the garrison and quickly subdued the city. Massive Luftwaffe support from Norway destroyed much of the Royal Swedish Air Force on the ground and shattered the remnants of the Swedish Army. By the time Sweden surrendered, she had only one battered corps operational. German troops, with the aid of Soviet advisors are working tirelessly to get the heavily damaged Swedish rail network working again. In North Africa, the Italian Army are constructing a formidable defensive line in Egypt prior to continuing operations against the English. [ April 28, 2004, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

20 Jul 41 Lightning Strikes Stockholm! Forced into action by a burgeoning secret weapons programme and the abominable treatment of the German population in Sweden, the Reich has acted to restore order to Scandinavia. Fortunately, large scale amphibious exercises were taking place in the Baltic in conjunction with the Soviet Navy when it became clear that the Swedish threat could no longer be ignored. In a brilliant amphibious operation, General Dietl landed three German armies and a corps in the vicinity of Stockholm. These smashed the garrison and quickly subdued the city. Massive Luftwaffe support from Norway destroyed much of the Royal Swedish Air Force on the ground and shattered the remnants of the Swedish Army. By the time Sweden surrendered, she had only one battered corps operational. German troops, with the aid of Soviet advisors are working tirelessly to get the heavily damaged Swedish rail network working again. In North Africa, the Italian Army are constructing a formidable defensive line in Egypt prior to continuing operations against the English. [ April 28, 2004, 11:30 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

6 Jul 41 England Runs Away! In the finest English tradition, Bergen has been evacuated in the face of advancing German mountain troops. Weeping with joy, the grateful population of Bergen have welcomed their liberators. Norway is whole again! Elsewhere in Scandinavia, German and Soviet intelligence have detected irrefutable proof of massive military preparations by the Swedish government. The Reich has definite knowledge of a gigantic Swedish secret weapons programme being constructed in vast munitions complexes throughout the country. Requests by the Germany and the USSR that these installations be dismantled have been met by increasingly fatuous replies from the Swedish government. No one desires peace more than the Reich and the Soviet Union, but no one is more able to defend themselves if that peace is threatened. [ May 01, 2004, 07:03 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

6 Jul 41 England Runs Away! In the finest English tradition, Bergen has been evacuated in the face of advancing German mountain troops. Weeping with joy, the grateful population of Bergen have welcomed their liberators. Norway is whole again! Elsewhere in Scandinavia, German and Soviet intelligence have detected irrefutable proof of massive military preparations by the Swedish government. The Reich has definite knowledge of a gigantic Swedish secret weapons programme being constructed in vast munitions complexes throughout the country. Requests by the Germany and the USSR that these installations be dismantled have been met by increasingly fatuous replies from the Swedish government. No one desires peace more than the Reich and the Soviet Union, but no one is more able to defend themselves if that peace is threatened. [ May 01, 2004, 07:03 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

22 Jun 41 Today Declared "German - Soviet Friendship Day" A series of frank and friendly meetings in Berlin have further cemented the strong links between the Reich and the Soviet Union. In return for generous trade concessions of plentiful wheat from the Ukraine, Germany has agreed to lance the English abscess in Bergen. A series of massive air attacks on Bergen have smashed the city's defences to dust. Germany's new wonder fighter, the Focke-Wulf FW190, has been used in combat for the first time with great success. On the ground, units under the command of General Dietl are advancing steadily through extremely mountainous terrain. The Italian blitzkrieg in Africa continues, with forward elements now within 100 kilometres of Alexandria. [ April 28, 2004, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

22 Jun 41 Today Declared "German - Soviet Friendship Day" A series of frank and friendly meetings in Berlin have further cemented the strong links between the Reich and the Soviet Union. In return for generous trade concessions of plentiful wheat from the Ukraine, Germany has agreed to lance the English abscess in Bergen. A series of massive air attacks on Bergen have smashed the city's defences to dust. Germany's new wonder fighter, the Focke-Wulf FW190, has been used in combat for the first time with great success. On the ground, units under the command of General Dietl are advancing steadily through extremely mountainous terrain. The Italian blitzkrieg in Africa continues, with forward elements now within 100 kilometres of Alexandria. [ April 28, 2004, 09:24 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]

8 Jun 41 England Awaits With the situation in the Balkans stabilised, the Axis powers are now free to turn their attentions to the great manipulator - England! With the lust of battle in their eyes and singing as they march, the Italian Army has struck across the Libyan border, and is driving deep into Egypt. Avanti! [ April 28, 2004, 07:39 PM: Message edited by: Archibald ]