Nicolai's definitions

Schutz

The lowest rank in the Third Reich (1920s-1945).

Hans was a Schutz in the Reich's army.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Hauptmann

The equivalent to a captain in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Hauptsturmführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.

Frans was promoted to Hauptmann.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

leutnant

The equivalent to a lieutenant in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Untersturmführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.

Ralph became a leutnant.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Oberst

The equivalent to a colonel in the Third Reich (1920s-1945). The rank of Standartenführer was discarded by Germany after the fall of the Third Reich.

Rudolph was an oberst.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Grenadier

A rifleman class of fighter developed by Germany in the early 1900s. When the Third Reich took over Germany, it became the lowest rank in the Nazi infantry.

Randolph was a grenadier rifleman.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

mortar

An early type of one-or-two-man artillery that could be easily moved from place to place. It fired small explosives at short ranges to take out enemy positions, often before the main troops attacked. It was found commonly during World War II.

The soldier used a mortar to blast the Nazis.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004

Tiger

The main Axis tank during World War II. It was heavily armored, but slow moving. Allied air strikes often bombed these tanks in order to help their Sherman tanks rule the battlefield.

Hans drove a Tiger, but it was bombed by An Allied fighter pilot.

by Nicolai February 15, 2004