Operation Turnscrew - Rees

[von Marwitz]

As it seems to be impossible to upload files in private conversations, I open this thread as a means to enable this way of communication as a supplement...

Here are some pictures of Rees taken from a book in my library ("Krieg vor der eigenen Haustür - Rheinübergang und Luftlandung am Niederrhein 1945" by Alexander Berkel, ISBN 3-924380-22-8, pp. 190-195)


Caption:
German Fallschirmjägers have given up the fight in Rees - through the Neue Rheinstraße (New Rhine Street) they are led into captivity.


Caption:
After the battle the conquerors of Rees draw rations and organize themselves for further advance.


Caption:
Rees is occupied - a Bren Carrier on the Marktplatz (Market Place).

Caption:
In front of the destroyed church of Rees officers of the 51st Scottish Division hold a briefing.


Caption:
Rees, destroyed by bombardment, became the center of intense fighting after the Rhine-crossing - the ruins offered excellent cover for the defenders.

von Marwitz

 

[Tom Morin]

Von,

Here is the pre-war aerial of Rees that I used to lay out the map.

Tom

 

[Alan Hume]

Thanks for sharing, there are some great photos there
I didn't quite place Rees until I saw the words 'Rhine Crossing' then it clicked and I remembered where I had
heard the name before