“The one officer responsible above all others for the development of Blitzkrieg tactics was General Manfred Freiherr von Richthofen” — Helmit Mahlke Blitzkrieg Copy Share Image
“Based upon his experiences during the Spanish Civil War, Richthofen employed his seven Stukagruppen and single ground-attack Gruppe to devastating effect by… — Helmit Mahlke Civil war Copy Share Image
“The next topic of conversation was the question of fighter escorts for the Stuka units. Our Kommandeur had already raised this matter… — Helmit Mahlke Communication Copy Share Image
“Here on the Eastern Front, whenever we carried out our low-level attacks immediately in front of our comrades on the ground –… — Helmit Mahlke Comrades Copy Share Image
“For unlike many of our previous opponents, Russian troops tended to stand firm when under air attack. Rather than dive for cover,… — Helmit Mahlke Stand firm Copy Share Image
“Admittedly, our ground convoys during the later stages of the French campaign were something of a sorry spectacle. Made up of civilian… — Helmit Mahlke Military Vehicles Copy Share Image
