Offered here are 15 originalGerman cigarette cards of the German Reichswehr (the German military), issuedin 1933 by the Eckstein-Halpaus and Haus Neuerburg Cigarette Companies ofDresden for the album DieReichswehr (The GermanMilitary). Pictured here are: No. 82:Building a Pontoon Bridge. The road surface of the bridge that rests on thepontoons is prepared under cover near the water and then brought by motorboator rowed to the part of the bridge where it will be inserted. &nbs...p;No.87: Troop Transports. Truck convoys allow the quickmovement of troops to critical points on the front lines. It can shift thefocus of the fighting and decide the course of the battle. No. 88: Munitions Column. “We’re driving to our death!” To be a munitionsdriver not only means bringing deadly supplies to the front, but also that thedrivers do not fear driving through enemy fire day or night in order to get thesupplies to the artillery or the troops. No. 90: A Breakdown. The worst fear of amilitary driver is a breakdown . However, his thorough technical training andthe help of specially outfitted repair trucks help him to overcome any problemof this sort. No. 91: The Supply Train. On the poorroads and sandy ways of Eastern Europe the horse-drawn wagons with supplies forthe troops are always a welcome sight. No. 96: All-Terrain Vehicles. These trucksusually have six wheels and are generally not armored. They are used to bringreserves or staff members from headquarters in the rear to the front and can climbvery difficult and steep terrain. No.97: The Command Wagon. In order to provide the army's commanders with amobile command center buses were converted to moveable headquarters in thefield. They are connected by telephone with main headquarters and have thenecessary maps and other materials with them for their quadrant. No.98: MilitaryAmbulance. The sooner a wounded soldier can be brought to a hospital behind thelines, the better his chances of surviving the wound. The military ambulance isthe best means to shorten the time from the wounding to his treatment. No. 99: Building a Communications Network. The communications units mustconstruct, service and maintain the communications network in the field. Everydivision of the German Army has a Communications Unit of two companies. No. 100: CommunicationsLineman. When a communication line is out of service or destroyed, it is thejob of these heroes to repair it, usually under fire. No. 136: Marching into Town. “When the soldiers to the city come, /the young girls open up their windows and doors. / Why is that? / You know why./ Why? / Because of the spectacle.” No. 137:The Ambush. Even the most careful patrol can fall prey in the darkness to anambush in the forest. Their safety is then dependent on the speed of theirhorses and the calmness of the riders. No. 138: Ready for a Long March. It is animportant moment in the life of a young recruit when he has his kit packed andis ready to go on his first march to maneuvers. No. 139: We Help Out. When the army ison maneuvers, local citizens are very hospitable. And so, the soldiers try toreturn the favor by helping out around the house, if possible. No. 140: ManeuversBall. The stress and hard work of maneuvers and the difficulties of being putup in strange lodgings are all forgotten when the successful end of maneuversis celebrated with a ball. The young soldiers enjoy the dancing and the oldersoldiers enjoy their wine and regale one another with their stories.Each picture measures 2and 1/2 inches by 2 inches.With multiple purchases, please wait for invoice for reduced shipping.