Mar 21, 2007 17:38
18 yrs ago
Deutsch term
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im freien Felde lag
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this is from the 1931 Official history of the World War (der weltkrieg):
Angriff gegen die 14. Infanterie-Division, der aber im deutschen Infanterie¬feuer liegenblieb. Die bis zum Abend einlaufenden Meldungen ließen erkennen, daß die augenblickliche deutsche Verteidigungslinie zwischen Neuve Chapelle und der zweiten Stellung im freien Felde lag. Am Abend des 11. März griff der Gegner bei Neuve Chapelle von neuem an. Auch dieser Angriff konnte mit Unterstützung einiger Kompagnien der 6. bayerischen Reserve-Division abgewiesen werden.
Is it saying that there was a gap in the defensive line between Neuve Chapelle and the second position? If so, I cannot figure out whether the second position meant the second defensive line or another point on the map. In the paragraphs previous to this there were at least three possible "other points" mentioned. thanks in advance.
Angriff gegen die 14. Infanterie-Division, der aber im deutschen Infanterie¬feuer liegenblieb. Die bis zum Abend einlaufenden Meldungen ließen erkennen, daß die augenblickliche deutsche Verteidigungslinie zwischen Neuve Chapelle und der zweiten Stellung im freien Felde lag. Am Abend des 11. März griff der Gegner bei Neuve Chapelle von neuem an. Auch dieser Angriff konnte mit Unterstützung einiger Kompagnien der 6. bayerischen Reserve-Division abgewiesen werden.
Is it saying that there was a gap in the defensive line between Neuve Chapelle and the second position? If so, I cannot figure out whether the second position meant the second defensive line or another point on the map. In the paragraphs previous to this there were at least three possible "other points" mentioned. thanks in advance.
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| 3 +3 | ...unprotected out in the open.... (not a 1:1 term) |
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...unprotected out in the open.... (not a 1:1 term)
In this context it is reffering to a combat situation and position where the Infantry in question was under "direct fire" Hence we can assume they were unprotected from enemy fire/attack "out in the open" is an English term I belive which describes the situation indirectly in terms of what the field is like. I imagine the field mentioned here is one where no trees or other natural objects can be used for cover. That is why out in the open somehow describes all inclusive what is meant in this context in reference to "freien feld".
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Note added at 29 mins (2007-03-21 18:08:04 GMT)
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By the way I suspect the gap is not a trench if it is then it means the troops are not near it to take cover!
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-21 19:04:50 GMT)
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The word "lag" means situated instead of "placed/laying down etc.."
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-21 19:59:16 GMT)
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CORRECTION: As Willem Verkist drew my attention to the fact that no gaps exists, I believe you should ignore my first note or see it as rephrased this way please: ".....I suspect there is no gap and if there is then this would mean the troops are not near enough to use it as a cover"
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Note added at 29 mins (2007-03-21 18:08:04 GMT)
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By the way I suspect the gap is not a trench if it is then it means the troops are not near it to take cover!
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Note added at 1 hr (2007-03-21 19:04:50 GMT)
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The word "lag" means situated instead of "placed/laying down etc.."
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Note added at 2 hrs (2007-03-21 19:59:16 GMT)
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CORRECTION: As Willem Verkist drew my attention to the fact that no gaps exists, I believe you should ignore my first note or see it as rephrased this way please: ".....I suspect there is no gap and if there is then this would mean the troops are not near enough to use it as a cover"
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