TM 30-506. H-Dr Horse-drawn WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL HE High Explosive MANUAL Hq Headquarters GERMAN-ENGLISH MILITARY Inf Infantry DICTIONARY Inst Instrument WAR DEPARTMENT Lt Lieutenant 20 MAY I944 LM Land Mine Maj Major By order of the Secretary of War: Math Mathematics (no authorized source) G. C. MARSHALL, Mech Mechanics, Mechanical Chief of Staff. Mecz Mechanized Med Medical Met Meteorological AA Antiaircraft MG Machine Gun AAA Antiaircraft Artillery Mil Military AAF Army Air Forces Mort Mortar Adrm Airdrome MP Military Police Adm Administrative MT Motor Transport Adv Gd Advance Guard Mtcl Motorcycle Am Ammunition Ap Airplane Mtr Motor Armd Armored Mtz Motorized Arty Artillery Nav Naval Ash Airship NCO Noncommissioned Officer AT Antitank Obsn Observation Avn Aviation Ord Ordnance AWS Aircraft Warning Service Pers Personnel, Person Btry Battery Photo Photography BC Battery Commander Pon Ponton Bdg Bridge Prcht Parachute Bln Balloon Pvt Private Bn Battalion PW Prisoner of War CA Coast Artillery PX Post Exchange Cal Caliber QMC Quartermaster Corps Cam Camouflage R Rifle Cav Cavalry Rad Radio Civ Civil, Civilian Ren Reconnaissance Clo Clothing Regt Regiment Cml Chemical RR Railroad Com Communication SA Small Arms Comd Command Sgt Sergeant Com Z Communications Zone Sig Signal CP Command Post Sig C Signal Corps Cpl Corporal SL Searchlight CWS Chemical Warfare Service SR Sound Ranging Div Division Surv Surveying Elec Electrical Tac Tactical, Tactics Engr Engineers Tech Technical FA Field Artillery Tg Telegraph FR Flash Ranging Tk Tank Ft Fortification Tng Training G Gun T of Opns Theater of Operation Ger German (no authorized source) Top Topographical GHQ General Headquarters Trans Transportation Govt Government Tp Telephone H Cav Horse Cavalry Trac Tractor Trk Truck intercept (Tac). US United States Abfangradius m pull-out radius (in dive USA United States Army bombing). Vet Veterinary Abfangwalze / front roller, roller bumper (MT, Z of I Zone of the Interior Tk). Abfederung / spring system, suspension (MT). GERMAN-ENGLISH MILITARY abfertigen to dispatch (messages, vehicles, DICTIONARY trains, etc.); to process for further disposition. Abfertigungsgebäuden control tower (Adrm). A abfeuern to fire.
Abfeuerungseinrichtung / release mechanism Abbau m dismantling (a structure, etc.); mining (Mort). (ore). Abfeuerungshebel m firing lever (G). abbauen to dismantle (a structure, etc.); to mine Abfeuerungsverbindung / firing circuit for (ore). machine gun ror gun (Tk). abbefördern evacuate (PW, wounded, etc.). Abfeuerungsvorrichtung / firing mechanism. Abbildung / illustration, figure, diagram. Abfindung/ pay and/or reimbursement, financial abbinden to tie, lash (Tp wire). settlement. abblasen to release gas (CWS). Abflug m take-off (Avn); going flight, departing abblenden dim (a light). flight, receding flight (AAA). "Abblenden!" "Out of action!" (AA SL). Abfluggeschwindigkeit / take-off speed. Abblendlicht n dim light (on auto headlight). Abflugleistung/ "take-off rating. abbrechen break off; cease; withdraw. das Lager Abfrageapparat m operator's telephone. abbrechen to break camp, das Gefecht abbrechen Abfrageklinke / operator's answering jack. to withdraw from action. abfragen inquire as to party or line desired (Tp). Abbrechen des Gefechts withdrawal from abfüttern to feed (an animal). action. Abgangsfehler m jump, vertical jump (Arty). abbremsen to brake. Abgangsfehlerwinkel m angle of jump, jump, Abbremsvorrichtung / arresting gear (aircraft vertical jump (Arty). carrier). Abgangsrichtung/ line of departure (Ballistics). abbriicken dismantle (a, bridge). Abgangswinkel m quadrant angle of departure Abdachung/ slope (Top,). (Ballistics). Abdeckplatte/ cover plate (G). Abgase npl exhaust gases, waste gases. abdichten to seal, calk, pack. Abgasturbine / exhaust turbine (Ap). Abdichtung gegen Kampfgas gas-proofing abgeflacht flattened, flat. (CWS). abgeflachter Teil der Patrone meplat (SA Am). Abdichtungsring m sealing ring, washer. abgekämpft battle-weary. abdienen complete a period of service. abgejagt winded, worn out. Abdrift/ drift (Avn, Nav). abgenutzt worn, worn out, worn away; eroded Abdriftmesser m driftmeter (Ap). (G barrel). Abdriftplatz m landing area, jump area (Prcht Abgeschobener TO evacuee. troops). abgesessen dismounted (Pers). Abdriftvisier n driftmeter (Ap). abgesondert detached (unit, etc.). abdrosseln to throttle (an engine). abgestellt parked. abdrücken to fire, i.e. pull (a trigger); press (a abgetragen worn (Clo). button). abgießen to spray chemical warfare agents Abdrückvorrichtung/ release mechanism (G). (Avn). Abendgesellschaftsanzug m special evening Abgleitschienen fpl bullet-deflection rails (Tk). dress uniform. abgreifen to transfer map distances with Abfahrt/ departure, start; downhill run (skiing). compass or dividers, to plot (in this sense). Abfahrtzeit / time of departure, time of starting; Abgreifen der Entfernung measuring map range time of descent (skiing). with dividers or compass. Abfall m waste; drop (Elec). Abgrenzung / demarcation, delimitation. abfallen to slope (Top). abhängen take off (a pack); unhook (a trailer); abfallendes Gelände sloping terrain. hang up (Tp); overtake and leave behind (slang). abfangen pull out, level off, flatten out (Avn); abhauen to cut down; to "beat it"(slang). abmarschieren depart, start the march. abheben lift up; pull up, take off (Avn). abnehmen remove, take off; decrease; accept, Abholkommando n party detailed to fetch take. anything; aircraft ferrying detachment. Abnutzung/ erosion, wear; wear and tear; abhören intercept, listen in, monitor (Rad, Tp). attrition. Abhörgefahr / danger of interception (Tp, Rad). Abnutzung des Rohres erosion of the bore. Abhörstelle/ intercept station (Sig C); Abnutzungskampf m battle of attrition. monitoring station (Rad). Abort m toilet, latrine. abkippen wing over (Avn); withdraw from abprallen to ricochet. action (slang). Abpraller m ricochet. abklemmen disconnect from binding post (Elcc). Abprallerschießen n ricochet fire. abkommandieren to detach, to detail. Abprallwinkel m angle of ricochet. Abkommen n deviation; agreement, convention; abprotzen uncouple, unlimber (Arty). point of aim (at instant of firing). Abregnenn aerial spraying (CWS). das Abkommen melden to call the shot. abreißen to rip, tear off. abkommen deviate. Abreißknopf m fuze-cord button (hand grenade). Abkommpunkt m point of called shot, point of Abreißschnur / rip cord (Prcht); fuze cord (hand aim. grenade). Abkommrohr n subcaliber tube (G). Abreißzünder m friction igniter, rip-cord igniter. Abkommschießen n subcaliber firing, subcaliber abriebbeständig wear-resistant. practice. abriegeln to block, interdict, box in, seal off Abkrümmen n trigger squeeze. (Tac); to bolt (a door, etc.). abkrümmen to squeeze (a trigger). Abriegelungsfeuer n box barrage (Arty). Abladekommando n unloading detail. Abrücken n departure. abladen unload, detruck, detrain. abrufen to ring off (Tp). Ablage / dump. abrüsten disarm. Ablagerungszaun m drift fence (a type of snow Abrüstung / disarmament. fence for winter operations). abrutschen to slip (Avn). sich seitlich abrutschen Ablaßschraube / drain plug. lassen to fall off (Avn). Ablauf m completion, termination; launching, absacken to drop, pancake (Avn); to founder, starting. sink (slang). Ablaufbahn/ runway (Adrm); landing ramp (for Absatteltrupp m unsaddling detail (Cav). seaplanes). Absatz m berm (Ft); heel (of shoe); paragraph. Ablaufberg m hump, incline (RR). abschätzen to estimate (distance, etc.). Ablaufposten m bridge-traffic control post. Abscheren n shear (Mech). Ablaufventil n relief valve (Hydraulics). abschieben evacuate; expel, deport. ablauschen listen in, intercept (Rad). Abschied m departure; discharge; resignation. abläuten to ring off (Tp). ehrenvoller Abschied honorable discharge. ableiten divert (a stream, etc.). abschießen to down, to shoot down (an Ap); to Ableitung/ derivation; derivative (Math); disable, put out of action (a Tk or vehicle); to leakage (Elec). shoot (a person). Ablenkung/ diversion (Tac); deflection, abschirmen to blanket, screen, cover, protect, refraction. shield. Ablenkungsangriff TO diversion, feint attack Abschirmung / shielding, screening (Rad). (Tac). abschlachten to massacre, slaughter. Ablesemarke / index line, index mark. abschlagen repel; reject. ablesen to read (instruments, etc.). Abschleppdienst m recovery service, towing Ablesfehler TO index error. service (MT). Ablesung/ setting, reading. Abschleppen n towing. abliefern deliver. Abschleppgerät n towing equipment. Ablösung/ relief (Tac). Abschleppkommando n recovery party, ablösen relieve, take over. wrecking section. Abmarsch TO half-squad (Cav); departure, start. Abschleppkraftwagen m wrecking truck. abmarschbereit ready to start. Abschleppzug in wrecker platoon, maintenance Abmarschführer m half-squad leader (Cav). platoon (MT). Abschlußplättchen n base cover (Am). Abstandwerfen n pattern bombing. abschmieren lubricate. abstecken stake off (Engr, Surv);' plot (a course, abschneiden to cut off, isolate (Tac); to cut etc.); trace, tape off (a mine field, etc.). (wire, etc.). Absteckpfahl m stake (Surv). Abschnitt m sector, phase (Tac); area, section. absteifen to brace, stiffen. Abschnittsgrenze / sector boundary. absteigender Ast descending branch (of Abschnittsreserve / sector reserve. trajectory). abschnittsweise by sectors; in phases. Abstellbahnhof TO railroad yard. abschraubbar unscrewable, detachable. abstellen to park, stop; to turn off (an engine or abschreiten pace off (a distance). motor). Abschrift / copy. Abstellgleis n classification track, siding (RR). Abschub m evacuation (of PW, wounded, etc.); Abstellplatz m parking place, parking area, transportation to the rear (of salvage, supplies, dispersal area (Adrm). etc.). abstimmen to tune (Rad). Abschubstelle / evacuation station. Abstimmkondensator m tuning condenser (Rad). Abschuß m discharge (of a gun); downed enemy Abstimmschärfe / selectivity, sharpness of airplane; disabled tank or vehicle. resonance (Rad). Abschußentfernung / slant range to present Abstimmskala/ tuning dial (Rad). position (at instant of firing) (AAA). Abstimmspule/ tunmg coil (Rad). abschüssig steep (Top). abstreifen to patrol (a road, area, etc.). Abschußpunkt m present position (at instant of abstufen graduate (into degrees). firing) (AAA). Absturz TO crash, plunge (Avn). zum Absturz Abschußrohr n projector (CWS, Siff). bringen to down (an Ap). abschwächen reduce (Photo); weaken. absuchen to search, sweep. Absetzbewegung / withdrawal, disengagement. Abszisse / abscissa, X-coordinate. absetzen, sich disengage, withdraw (Tac); Abtastdose / pick-up unit (record player). increase distance between aircraft in flight. Abteilung/ battalion (Cav, Arty, Armd Comd); Absetzer m jumpmaster (Prcht troops). detachment, unit (Tac); department, section Absetzgelände n landing area (Prcht troops). (Adm)."Abteilung, Halt!" "Squad (company, Absicht/ intent, intention. absitzen dismount detail, etc.), halt!" (from H or vehicle); do time, serve, a sentence. Abteilungsadjutant m battalion adjutant. absondern isolate (Med) ; divide, separate; Abteilungskommandeur m battalion segregate (PW). commander. Absonderung/ isolation (Mod); division, Abteilungsnachrichtenstaffel / battalion separation; segregation (PW). communication section. Absonderungsabteilung / isolation quarters Abteilungsstab TO battalion headquarters. (Med). Abtransport m evacuation. abspannen relieve strain on wire by tying (Tp); abtransportieren evacuate. relieve tension, unharness, uncock, relax. abtrennen cut off, separate, isolate, disconnect. absperren close or block (a road, etc.); lock (a "Abtreten!" "Dismissed!" (formal style, to an door, etc.); cut off, isolate (Tac). individual). Compare "Weggetreten!" abspreizen to brace. abtreten lassen dismiss (an individual). abspringen bail out, jump (Avn). Abtrift/ drift (Avn). Absprung TO jump (Prcht). Abtriftmesser TO driftmeter (Avn). Absprunghafen m jump-off base (Avn). Abtriftvisier n See Abdriftvisier. Absprung mit verzögerter Öffnung delayed jump Abtriftwinkel m drift angle (Avn). (Prcht). abtrudeln go into a spin (Avn). abspulen ' unreel, unwind. Abwälzstößel TO tappet rod (eccentric-cam abspülen rinse out, wash out. type). Abspuler m paying-out reel, axle of hand reel abwärts downward, downhill. (Tp). abwassern to drain (water). Abspüren n gas detection (CWS). Abwehr/ defense, active defense; military Abstand in distance (from front to rear). See also security. Zeitabstand. Abwehrangelegenheiten fpl security matters. Abstandslicht n marker light (MT). Abwehrdienst m counterintelligence. Abwehrerfolg TO defensive success. Abzugsschiene / trigger bar (AA gun). Abwehrgeschütz n antiaircraft gun. Abzugsschnur / lanyard (Ord). Abwehrkampf TO defensive combat. Abzugsstange / sear -(pistol). Abwehrmaßnahme / defensive measure; security Abzugsstift?» trigger pin (R). measure. Abzugsstollen m sear, sear nose (R). Abwehroffizier m security officer. Abzugsstück« trigger piece, firing lever (G). Abwehrvorbereitung / defensive preparation, Abzugsvorrichtung / trigger mechanism (SA); preparation of defensive measures. firing mechanism (Ord). Abwehrwaffe / defensive arm; defensive Abzugswelle/ firing rod (AA gun). weapon. Abzweigung/ branch; junction line CAB;. abwehrweise defensively. Achsantrieb m axle drive (MT). Achsdruck m Abwehrzone / defensive zone. axle load (MT). Achse/ axis; ordinate; axle; abweichen deviate. shaft. Achsel / shoulder. See also Schulter. abweichende Anfangsgeschwindigkeit velocity Achsenverschränkbarkeit / angle of error. axle swing (MT). Achsfeder/ axle spring. Abweichung / deviation, deflection, error. Achsfederung/ axle suspension. abweisen repel. Achslager n axle bearing. Abweiser TO fender; recoil guard (G * mount). Achsmutter / axle nut. abwerfen to drop, jettison (Avn). Achsschenkel m wheel spindle (MT). abwesend absent. Achsschenkellenkung / steering-knuckle type of Abwind m descending air current (Met). steering, Ackerman steering (MT). Abwurfm release (bombing). See also Wurf. Achsschwingschenkel in wheel spindle (G). Abwurfbehälter m slip tank, belly tank (Ap); Achssitze mpl axle seats (for gunners). aerial delivery unit (airborne operations). Achssturz m pivot inclination, kingpin Abwurfgerät n bomb-release mechanism (Ap). inclination (MT). Abwurfgondel / See Abwurf kiste. Achszapfen in kingpin, steering knuckle pivot Abwurfhöhe / bombing altitude, bomb-release (MT). altitude (Avn). Achszapfensturz in -pivot inclination, kingpin Abwurfkiste / aerial delivery container (airborne inclination (MT). operations). Achterzelt n eight-man tent. Abwurf meldung / drop message. Achtganggetriebe n eight-speed transmission Abwurfpatrone / message container (for drop (MT). message) (Avn). "Achtung!" "Attention!", "Caution!", "Danger!", Abwurfschacht m bomb rack (Ap). "Lookout!" Abwurfstelle / message-dropping ground; drop "Achtung! Präsentiert das, Gewehr!" "Present, point (airborne supply)- Arms!" Abwurfvorrichtung / bomb-release mechanism Adamsitm adamsite (CWS). (Ap). Aderpresse / tourniquet. Abwurfzielgeriit n bomb sight (Ap). Adjutant m adjutant, aide, aide-decamp, abwürgen to stall (an.engine). executive officer. "Abzählen!" "Count off!" Adjutantur / Adjutant's Office (department of the Abzeichen« badge, device, emblem, insignia; Oberkommando des Heeres serving as central marking (Ap, Tk). clearing office for routine matters; in no sense abziehen pull (a trigger); withdraw (Tac); hone, equivalent to US Adjutant General's whet, sharpen; make a print (Photo); subtract, Department); personnel group of general staff deduct, draw off. sections (in army, corps, and Div). Abzug m trigger (SA); withdrawal (Tac); Adler m eagle. contact print (Photo); deduction (of pay, etc.). Admiral m admiral. Abzugsbügel m trigger guard (R). Afrikakämpfer m veteran of the African Abzugsfeder/ sear spring (R). Campaign. Abzugsgabel/ trigger-sear fork (R). Aggregat n unit, set; charging unit (Elec). Abzugsgewicht n trigger pull (SA). Ago name of an aircraft manufacturing Abzugsgriff w lanyard handle (G). company. Abzugshebel m trigger lever (MG); firing lever Akjam boat-type runner (placed under gun (G). wheels for operations in deep snow; also used as a, swamp conveyance for ivounded, etc.). amtlich official. Akten fpl documents, records, papers, file. Amtsanschließer m telephone-exchange Aktenmaterial n official documents. connecting device (connects field Tp with Aktenschrank m filing cabinet. country-wide network). Aktionsbereich?« See Fahrbereich, Flugbereich, Amtswalter m administrator (Reich Labor etc. Service). Aktionsradius m See Wirkungsbereich. Amtszusatz m telephone-exchange auxiliary set aktiv active; regular. (connects field central ivith country-wide aktive Truppe line troops, combat troops. network). akustische Ortung sound location, acoustic Anaglypt n anaglyph (Surv). orientation (AAA), Analphabet in illiterate. Alarm m alarm; air-raid warning. Anblasrichtung / direction of air flow (Avn). "Alarm aus!" "All clear!" Anderthalbdecker m sesquiplane. alarmbereit on the alert. Änderungsgeschwindigkeit / remaining velocity Alarmbereitschaft/ alert, stand-by. (Ballistics). Alarmplatz m alarm station. andrehen to crank, to turn over (an engine). Alarmschußgerät n trip-wire alarm. Andrehkurbel/ crank (MT). Alkalipatrone / alkali cartridge (oxygen Anerkennung / recognition, acknowledgment. breathing apparatus). Anerkennungsschreiben n commendation. Alleinflug m solo flight. Anfahrtsgang m low gear (MT, Tk). allgemeines Aufgebot levee en masse. Anfall m surprise attack, raid. Allgemeines Heeresamt General Anfangsbuchstabe m initial, first letter. Army Office (central section in rear echelon of Anfangsdrall m initial twist (Ord). Oberkommando des Heeres) (abbr. AHA). Anfangsgeschwindigkeit / initial velocity, Allgemeines Luftamt General Air Office muzzle velocity (Ballistics). (section of Ger Air Ministry). Anfangsladung/ initial charge. Allgemeines Wehrmachtamt General Office of Anfangsstellung/ initial position. the Armed Forces (central section in rear Anfeuerung / combustible composition (in a echelon of Oberkommando der Wehrmacht). flare cartridge). allgemeingültige Anordnungen general orders. Anfeuerungssatz m booster charge (Am). Allradantrieb m all-wheel drive (MT). anfliegen to approach (a target) (Avn). Alp / mountain pasturage. Anflugm coming flight (AAA); approach run Alter n age. (bombing); approach flight (Avn). Altersgrenze / age limit. Anfluggrundlinie/ . principal course of approach Alterungsbeständigkeit / resistance to aging. (Inst landing). alte Wache old guard. Anflugkurs m approaching course (Avn). Altgummi n-m scrap rubber. Anflugrichtung/ direction of approach (Avn). Altmaterial n junk, scrap, waste. Anflugsektor m on-course zone (Inst landing); Altmetalle, scrap metal. approach zone (Adrm). Alulegierung / See Aluminiumlegierung. Anflugwinkel m ap'proach angle, angle of Aluminiumlegierung / aluminum alloy. approach (Avn). Amatol n amatol (Am). anfordern to requisition (Adm). Amboß m anvil (Am). Anforderung / requisition. amboßförmiger Kumulo-Nimbus incus (Met). Anforderungszeichen n requisition number. Amboßschraube / threaded anvil (Am). Anführer m file leader. Ammoniumpikrat n ammonium pic-rate (Am). Angaben fpl data, statements. Ammonpulver n ammonal (Am). Angehöriger m member; relative. Ammonsalpeter-Sprengmittel n ammonium die nächsten Angehörigen next of 1 kin. nitrate explosive. angelehnt supported by, in contact with, covered Amperemeter n ammeter. by (Tac). Amperezahl / amperage. angelehnter Flügel supported flank. Amphibienflugzeug n amphibian airplane. "Angetreten!" "Fall in!" (at attention). Amphibienkampfwagen m amphibian tank. angliedern to attach. Amt w office, bureau; administrative function; angreifen to attack. telephone central. Angreifer m attacker, aggressor. angrenzend adjacent. Ankerbalken m anchor stock. Angriff m attack (Tac); charge (Cav). Ankerflunken w anchor fluke. Angriff auf Stellungen attack of organized Ankergrund m anchorage (Nav). positions. Ankerlicht n anchor light. Angriff aus der Bewegung attack from march Ankerlichten n weighing anchor. column. Ankerlinie/ line of anchors (Bdg). Angriff mit begrenztem Ziel limited attack, Ankermine/ anchored mine, moored mine. attack with limited objective. Ankermast m mooring mast. Angriffsabschnitt m attack sector, zone of action Ankerpfahl m anchor stake (for a guy line). in attack. Ankerplatte/ anchor plate (part of a clockwork Angriffsart / form of attack, form of offensive fuze). action. Ankerplatz m anchorage (Nav). Angriffsbefehl m attack order. Ankerrödel m anchor rack stick (Bdg). Angriffsbeginn m time of attack. Ankerrute/ anchor shank. Angriffsbereitstelllung / assembly (area) for Ankerseil n guy line. attack. Ankerstelle/ anchorage (Nav). Angriffsbreite/ frontage in attack, attack Ankerstich m anchor hitch. frontage (Tac). Ankersucher m grapnel. Angriffsflug m air-attack flight, raid (Avn). Ankertau«, anchor cable. Angriffsflügel m attacking wing. Änkerturm m mooring tower. Angriffsform/ form of attack; attack formation. Ankerwelle/ armature shaft (Elec). angriffsfreudig aggressive. Ankerwicklung / armature winding. Angriffsgefecht n offensive combat. Ankerwinde / capstan. Angriffsgelände n terrain of attack, attack zone. Anklage/ charge, complaint. Angriffsgraben m assault trench. anklammern to cling tenaciously, to hold fast. Angriffsgruppe/ attack group, attack echelon. ankleben to paste, adhere, stick, fasten with Angriffshandlung/ offensive action. adhesive. Angriffshöhe / air-attack altitude, bombing Ankündigung/ announcement, bulletin, notice. altitude (Avn). Ankiindigungskommando n preparatory angriffslustig aggressive. command. Angriffsplan m plan of attack. Ankündigungssignal n warning signal. Angriffsrichtung/ direction of attack. Ankunft / arrival. Angriffsstreifen m attack sector. ankurbeln to crank. Angriffstruppen fpl attack units, attack troops. Anlage/ installation; annex, inclo-sure (in a Angriffsverlauf m progress of an attack. manual). Angriffsversuch m attempted attack. anlassen to start (an engine); to temper (steel). Angriffswelle/ attack wave, attacking echelon. Anlasser m starter (Mtr). Angriffszielti objective (of attack). erstes Anlaßknopf m starter button (Mtr). Angriffsziel immediate objective. Anlaßmotor m starter motor (Mtr). Angriffszwischenziel n intermediate objective. Anlaßpatrone / cartridge for cartridge starter Anhalt m guide, general principle. (Mtr). Anhaltspunkt m check point (Gunnery, Air Anlaßpistole / cartridge starter (Mtr). Navigation, Surv); item in a check list (combat Anlaßschalter m starter switch (Mtr). orders). Anlauf m take-off run (Avn). Anhang m appendix (to a manual, etc.). Anlaufstrecke / take-off distance (Avn). Anhängelast / trailer load (MT). anläuten to ring (Tp). Anhängen«. See Vermessung durch Anhängen. anlegen to aim (R); to dock; to put ashore; to Anhänger m trailer (MT); tender (RR); tie-on construct. tag. Anlegepunkt m aiming point. Anhängezettel m tie-on tag. Anlegestelle/ pier, wharf. Anhäufung/ accumulation, concentration, piling anleuchten illuminate. up. Anmarsch m approach, approach march, Anhöhe / height, hill, rise. advance (Tac). Anker m armature, rotor (Elec); anchor (Nav). Anmarschweg m approach, approach route. Ankerachse/ armature shaft (field TV). annähernd approximate. Annäherung / approach. connection, junction, coupling. Annäherungsformation/ approach march Anschlußbahnhof m junction (RR). formation. Anschlußklemme / binding post (Elec). Annäherungsmarsch m approach march (Tac). Änschlußklinke / line jack, station-line jack Annahme/ assumption; acceptance, reception. (Tp). Annahmestelle / recruiting office; receiving Anschlußmann in connecting file. office (letters, etc.). Anschlußpunkt m connecting point (in axes of Anode/ plate, anode (Elec). Sig Com). Anodenbatterie/ plate battery, "B" battery (Rad). Anschlußschnur / connecting cord (Elee). Anodengleichspannung/ direct plate voltage Anschlußstecker m plug, connecting plug (Elec, (Rad). Tp). Anodenkreis m plate circuit (Rad). Anschlußstück n connecting piece, joint, Anodenrückkopplung / plate feedback coupling1 coupling, union. (Rad). Anschlußteil der Garhe margin of the sheaf of Anodenverlustleistung / plate dissipation (Rad). fire. Anorak m parka (Clo). Anschnallgurt w. safety belt (Avn). Anordnung / order. Anschneidelinie / line of intersection. anpassen adapt, blend (Cam). Anschneidenw intersection (Surv). Anpeilen n taking of bearings, radio direction anschneiden to intersect; determine a fix (air finding (Avn). navigation); obtain a bearing (Rad, FR). anpirschen to creep up, to stalk. Anschnitte mpl cross bearings. Anrecht n claim. Anschuß m sighting shot. Anregungsmittel n stimulant. anrichten to sight, ansetzen launch, commit (Tac); ram (G). sight in, align; to cause (damage, etc.). Ansetzer m rammer (G). anrollen to roll along runway (on take-off run). Ansichtsskizze/ panoramic sketch (Top). Anruf m call, call-up (Rad, Tp); challenge. Ansprache/ designation (of a target). Anrufantwort / answer to call-up (Rad). Anspruch w claim. Anruf klappe/ switchboard drop (Tp). Anstalt/ institution, establishment, station. Anrufsschauzeichen n incoming-call signal light anstauen to dam up, flood. (Tp). Anstauung / damming, flooding; flooded area. Anruf zeichen n call signal (Tp). anstechen to tie, fasten, hitch. Ansammlung / concentration (Tac). Ansteckblech n float plate (on a trail spade). Ansatzflügel m stub wing (Ap). anstecken to attach, fasten, hitch; to infect. Ansaugetakt m intake stroke, suction stroke ansteckende Krankheit communicable disease, (Mtr). contagious disease. Ansaughub m intake stroke (Mtr). Ansteckung / infection. Ansaugkrümmer m air-intake horn (carburetor). Anstellwinkel m angle of pitch, blade angle Ansaugleitung/ intake duct (Mtr, Ft). (propeller); angle of attack (Avn). Ansaugrohr« intake pipe (Mtr). Ansteuerungsfeuer n directional beacon (Avn). Ansaugung / suction. anstreichen run weapon up and down side of anschaffen procure. tree, etc., (to find firing support) ; to paint. anschalten connect, switch on; tap (a wire). Anstrich TO paint. Anreicherung/ concentration (CWS). Anströmrichtung/ direction of air flow (Avn). Anschauungsmittel npl illustrative material, anstürmen to assault, attack, charge. demonstration material (Tng aids). ansuchen to request. Anschießen n harmonization (Ord). Ansumpfung/ inundation, inundated area. anschießen to sight in. Antenne/ antenna, aerial. Anschlag m aiming or firing position with rifle Antenne mit Rundwirkung omnidirectional or machine gun; stop (Ord). antenna. anschlagen to post (a notice, etc.). Antennenanschluß TO antenna binding post. Anschlagsart / firing position (of the soldier). Antennen-Anschlußbuchse / See Anschlagtafel/ bulletin board. Antennenbuchse. Anschlagwinkel m try square. Antennenbuchse / antenna jack. anschließen join, close up, connect. Antennen gebildet antenna array, antenna Anschluß in liaison, support, contact (Tac); structure, antenna system. Antennengerät n antenna outfit, antenna Arado name of an aircraft manufacturing equipment. company. Antennenhaspel/ antenna reel (Ap). Aräometer m -hydrometer. Antennenkapazität/ antenna capacitance. Arbeiten fpl works (Ft). Antennenkondensator m antenna condenser. Arbeitsanzug m fatigue uniform, work uniform. Antennenkopplung/ antenna coupling. Arbeitsdienst m See Reichsarbeitsdienst. Antennenkreis TO antenna circuit. Arbeitsdienstpflicht / liability to labor service. Antennenleistung/ antenna power. Arbeitsführer m captain (Reich Labor Service). Antennenmast TO antenna mast. Arbeitsgeschütz n roving gun (Arty). Antennenspule / antenna tuning coil. Arbeitshub m power stroke (Mtr). Antennenstab TO antenna rod. Arbeitskommando n fatigue detail. Antennenstellung / directional position of the Arbeitslager n labor camp. antenna. Arbeitsmann m workman (Reich Labor Service). Antennenstromanzeiger TO antenna ammeter. Arbeitsspiel n functioning, action (Mech). Antennenwiderstand TO antenna resistance. Arbeitstakt m power stroke (Mtr). Antiflatterbock TO antishimmy shackle (MT). Arbeitsurlaub m leave for purposes of war work. Antrag TO request; recommendation, arbeitsverwendungsfähig fit for labor duty only suggestion, proposal. (abbr. a.v.). a.v. Heimat fit for labor duty in zone antreiben to drive, impel, propel. of interior only. antreten to fall in; begin (an assignment); Arktik/ smoke acid for use in extremely cold assume (duties, etc.). weather (CWS). "Antreten!" "Fall in!" (not at atten- . tion). arktische Kaltluft polar air (Met). Antrieb TO drive (-Mech). Armaturenbrett n instrument board, instrument Antriebsachse/ driving axle (MT). panel. Antriebsart/ type of drive (MT). Armauflage / elbow rest (trench or firing pit). Äntriebskegelrad n bevel drive pinion Armband n See Armbinde. (differential gear). Armbanduhr / wrist watch. Antriebsrad«, drive wheel (MT). Armbinde / arm band, brassard. Antriebsritzel TO starter pinion (on armature Armee/ army (a tactical unit, distinguished from shaft of starter). • Heer, the Army). Antriebswelle / drive shaft. Armeebefehl m army field order. Antriebszahnrad »i drive gear (MT). Armeebekleidungsamt n army clothing depot. A.N.-Verfahren n A.N. method (of instrument Armeebrief stelle / army postal station. landing). Armeefeldlazarett n army surgical hospital. anvisieren to sight at. Armeegebiet n army area. Anwärmeschuß w warming-up shot. Armeegruppe/ task force usually comprising one Anwärter m candidate; cadet. army and miscellaneous units. anweisen to direct, instruct, allot. Armeeintendant m army Intendant (Adm official Anweisung / directive; instructions; allotment. at army Hq in charge of rations, clothing, anwerfen to crank (an engine). equipment, pay, etc.). Anzapfleitung / power lead-in (Rad). Armeekartenlager n army map depot. Anzeiger m indicator, marker. Armeekorps n army corps. Anzeigerschiene / indicator slide (MG). Armeekraftfahrpark m army motor transport Anziehungskraft/ force of attraction. park. anzielen to sight, to aim. Armeemunitionslagern army ammunition depot. Anzugm uniform; suit of clothes. Armeenachrichtenabteilung / army signal anzünden to ignite, light. battalion. Aphongetriebe n constant-mesh transmission Armeenachrichtenregiment n army signal (MT). regiment. Apotheker m pharmacist. Armeenachschubführer m commander of army Apparattornister in instrument case (portable services of supply (also known as Kommandeur Rad). der Armeenachschubtruppen) . Apparatur / chassis (Rad); fixtures (Tech). Armeeoberkommando n high command of an Appellm roll call; muster; inspection. army, army headquarters (abbr. OAK). Aquadagm aquadag (lubricant). Armeesanitätsabteilung / army medical battalion. artillery officer (at army Hq). Armeeverpflegungsamt n office o.f army ration Artillerienachrichtenstelle / artillery intelligence supply. center. Armeeverpflegungslager n army ration-supply Artillerienachrichtentrupp m artillery depot. intelligence section. Ärmel m sleeve (Clo). Artilleriepark w artillery equipment park. Ärmelaufschlag m cuff (Clo). Artilleriepunkttafel / point-designation crid. Ärmelabzeichen n sleeve badge. Artillerierechenschieber m graphical firing table. Ärmelpatte / cuff patch. Artilleriespähtrupp m artillery reconnaissance Armschiene/ splint (for arm fracture). detail. Armzeichen n arm and hand signal, arm signal. Artilleriesperrfeuer n artillery barrage. Arrestant m person under arrest. Artilleriestaffel / artillery train. Arrestanstalt/ military prison. Artillerieunterstützung / artillery support. Arrestlokal n detention room, guardhouse cell, Artillerieverbindungskommando n artillery guardhouse. liaison command post, artillery liaison Arreststrafe / confinement, sentence of detachment. confinement. Artillerieverbindungsoffizier m artillery liaison Arrestraum im Lazarett detention ward. officer. Arsinw arsine (CWS). Artillerievermessung / artillery survey. Art / kind, manner, method, type. Artillerievermessungstrupp m artillery survey Art. B.-Stelle / See Artilleriebeobach- section. tungsstelle. Artillerievorbereitung / artillery preparation. Artillerie / artillery. leichte Artillerie light Artilleriezugmaschine / artillery prime mover. artillery. schwere Artillerie medium artillery. Artillerist m artilleryman. schwerste Artillerie heavy artillery. artilleristische Aufklärung artillery Artillerieabteilung/ artillery battalion. reconnaissance. Artillerieauf marsch m moving up to positions artilleristische Punkte tnpl artillery reference (Arty). points. Artilleriebekämpfung / counterbat-tery fire. Arznei / drug, medicine, medicament. Artilleriebeobachter m artillery observer, Arzneikasten m medicine chest. spotter. Arzneikiste / See Arzneikasten. Artilleriebeobachtungsabteilung / observation Arzneimittel n medicine, medicament. battalion (Arty). Arzt m doctor, medical officer. Artilleriebeobachtungsstelle / artillery Ärztliche Akademie der Luftwaffe school of observation post. aviation medicine. Artilleriebeschuß m artillery fire. ärztliche Behandlung medical treatment, medical Artillerieeinschlag m shell hit, shell burst, point attendance. of impact (Arty). ärztliche Untersuchung/ medical Artillerieflieger mpl artillery reconnaissance examination, physical examination. aviation. Asbest m asbestos. Artillerieflug m artillery mission (Avn). Äskulapstab m caduceus. Artillerieflugzeuge artillery observation Assistenzarzt m second lieutenant (Med). airplane. Astm branch; knot (in wood). Artilleriefiihrer m division artillery commander Astro m celestial navigator (Avn slang). (special staff Arty officer and Arty commander astronomische Navigation celestial navigation at Div Hq). (Avn). Artilleriegliederung / organization of artillery. astronomischer Meßzug m astronomical survey Artilleriegruppe / artillery group, artillery platoon. groupment. Astverhau m dead abatis made of tree branches. Artilleriekolonne / ammunition supply column Atemeinsatz m filter element (gas mask). (Arty). Atemgerät n oxygen apparatus (Avn). Artilleriekommandeur ni corps artillery Atemmaske/ oxygen mask (Avn). commander (in GHQ pool); division artillery Atemmundstück n mouthpiece (oxygen commander (when GHQ artillery is attached). breathing apparatus). Höherer Artilleriekommandeur special staff Atemsack m respirator bag (oxygen breathing apparatus). Aufklärung/ reconnaissance (Tac). Atemschlauch m hose (gas mask, oxygen Aufklärungsabteilung / reconnaissance battalion. breathing apparatus). Aufklärungsbreite / width of reconnaissance Äthylarsindichlorid n ethyldichlorar-sine, ED sector (in which Obsn Bn locates targets). (CWS). Aufklärungsergebnis n results of reconnaissance. Äthyldichlorarsin n ethyldichlorar-sine, ED Aufklärungsflieger m aircraft observer; (CWS). (Ger abbr. Dick). reconnaissance aircraft. Attacke/ charge (Cav). Aufklärungsflug m reconnaissance mission, Attrappe / dummy (target, vehicle, etc.). reconnaissance flight (Avn). ätzender Kampfstoff vesicant, vesicant agent, Aufklärungsflugzeug m reconnaissance airplane. blister agent, blister gas. Aufklärungsgebiet n reconnaissance area. Ätzmittel n caustic. Aufklärungskörper mpl reconnaissance Ätznatron n lye, caustic soda, sodium hydroxide. elements. Aubo-Pähre / outboard-motor ferry (Aubo = Aufklärungsmaterial n reconnaissance Außenbord). information. Aubomotor m outboard motor (Aubo = Aufklärungsraum in reconnaissance area. Außenbord). Aufklärungsschwadron / reconnaissance troop Audion n grid-leak detector, detector, 2nd (Cav). detector (Rad). Aufklärungsspähtrupp in reconnaissance patrol. Aufbau «i body (MT); superstructure, i.e. Aufklärungsstaffel / reconnaissance squadron sponson and turret (Tk). (Avn). Aufbauliifter in ventilator (in Tk sponson or Aufklärungsstreifen m reconnaissance sector. turret). Aufklärungstiefe / reconnaissance depth (in Aufbewahrung / storage. which Obsn Bn locates targets). aufbieten mobilize. Aufklärungstrupp m reconnaissance patrol. aufblasen innate, blow up. Aufklärungszug m scout car platoon; Aufblitzend flash (Arty fire). reconnaissance platoon. aufbrauchen to exhaust, use up. Aufladekommando n loading detail. aufbrechen to depart, start. Auflademotor m supercharged engine (Avn). Aufbruchsort m departure point, starting point. aufladen to boost, supercharge; to load. Aufbruchszeit / departure time, starting time. Aufladung / detonating charge (blasting cap), aufbumsen collide, strike (slang). Auflagefläche / bearing surface, contact surface. Aufenthaltspunkt m stop (RR, MT). Auflagepunkt m center of tire impact (MT); auffangen to detect (Rad); intercept, catch; to point of support (Tech). absorb (recoil, etc.). Auflagern pedestal, support (Bdg); hanger bar Auffangstellung / prepared position in rear, rear (harness). position (in defense). Auf lauf stück n knuckle lug (G). Auffangvorrichtung/ buffer (G). auflösen disintegrate, disband, dissolve, scatter, auffinden to locate (a target). demobilize. Aufführender m corporal of the guard. Aufmarsch m concentration or assembly of Aufgabe/ mission, task, problem. troops for action; strategic concentration; aufgeben abandon, give up; register (baggage, moving up to positions (Arty). etc.); send (a telegram, etc.). Aufmarschgebiet n concentration area (Tac). Aufgebot vt See allgemeines Aufgebot. Aufmarschplan m plan for strategic aufgesessen mounted (Pers). concentration. Aufgleitfront / warm front (Met). Aufnahme/ covering force (reserve force Aufhakenn message pick-up (Avn). covering withdrawal from action) ; reception; Aufhängeöse / suspension lug (bomb). photograph; taking up, establishment (of contact, Aufhängung/ suspension (of bombs, etc.). etc.). aufhetzen incite. Aufnahmefähigkeit / capacity (of roads, aufklären reconnoiter, scout, observe, patrol. structures, etc.). Aufklärerm scout, observer; reconnaissance Aufnahmehaken m pick-up hook (for message airplane. pick-up) (Ap). Aufklärertätigkeit / reconnaissance activity, Aufnahmering m receiving ring (AA gun). patrol activity. Aufnahmestellung / covering position (covering withdrawal from action). Aufsichtsturm m control tower (Adrm). Aufnahmestreifen m tape (Tg printer.) aufsitzen to mount (a horse or vehicle). das Ziel aufnehmen to record (sound, etc.); to receive, aufsitzen lassen to hold below the target in take up; to photograph; to survey; to establish aiming. (contact, etc.). Aufspuler m reel (Tp). aufpflanzen to fix bayonets. Aufsteckschlüssel m socket wrench. aufprotzen to couple, limber, place a gun in aufsteigen to ascend, mount, rise. traveling position (Arty). aufsteigender Ast ascending branch (of Aufrauhbürste / rotary sweeper (road trajectory). construction). Aufstellbahnhof m make-up yard (RR). aufräumen to clear away, mop up. aufstellen to post (a sentry); to activate or aufrecht erect, upright. constitute (a unit); to em-place (a gun); to install aufreißen to rip, tear up. (an engine, etc.); to mount (a gun); to place, to Aufriß m design, sketch, vertical section. distribute (troops, etc.); to establish (an agency); aufrollen to roll up (Tac); to coil (wire). to park (vehicles). aufrücken to move up, advance. Aufstellgleis n make-up track (RR). Aufruhr m riot. Aufstellung/ formation (of troops); initial Aufrüstung/ plank scaffolding (on a Pon). organization (of a unit); establishment (of an Aufsatz m sight mount, telescope mount (in a agency); disposition (Tac). loose sense, either the optical sight alone or the Aufstellungsbefehl m initial organization order entire sight assembly); essay, composition. (to activate a unit). Aufsatzeinteilung / elevation graduations (sight Aufstromvergaser m updraft carburetor. mount). Auftakt m initial phase (of an operation). Aufsatzentfernung/ corrected range (Arty). auftanken refuel. Aufsatzerhöhung/ corrected elevation (Arty). Auftrag m mission, task (Tac). Aufsatzgehäuse n sight-mount housing (G). "Auftrag erledigt!" "Mission accomplished!" Aufsatzstange/ sight adjustment ToA(G). Auftragserteilung / assignment of missions, Aufsatzträger m sight bracket, sight support (G). assignment of tasks. Aufsatztrieb m elevation mechanism (G). Auftragskarte / flight diagram (aerial Photo). Aufsatztrommel / angle-of-elevation dial (G). Auftreffen n impact. Aufsatzwinkel m angle of elevation (Gunnery); Auf treffgeschwindigkeit / striking velocity (of superelevation (AAA). projectile). Aufsatzwinkeltrieb m angle-of-elevation Auftreffpunkt m point of impact. mechanism (G). Auftreffwinkel m angle of impact. Aufsatzzeiger m telescope mount reference Auftrieb TO buoyancy, lift (Avn). pointer (matches with Rohr-zeiger when gun is Auftriebsmittelpunkt m center of lift (Avn). laid for elevation). Auftritt m fire step. aufschablonieren to stencil on. Aufwind m anabatic wind, up-slope wind. aufschirren to harness. Aufzeichnung / record, notation, sketch. Aufschlag?» impact, percussion; cuff (Clo). Aufziehachse / winding stem (on blasting Aufschlaggelände n impact area. machine, watch, etc.). Aufschlaggeschwindigkeit / striking velocity. aufziehen to mount (Photo); pull up, lift, hoist; Aufschlagpunkt m point of impact, objective to mount (guard); to wind (a watch, etc.). point. Aufziehen der Wache guard mount. Aufschlagweite / burst interval. Aufziehleine/ static line (Prcht). Aufschlagwinkel m angle of impact. Aufzug m elevator, hoist. Aufschlagzünder m impact fuze, percussion Augenabstand m interpupillary distance fuze. (Optics). Aufschlagzünder mit Verzögerung delay fuze. Augenaufklärung/ visual reconnaissance. Aufschlagzünder ohne Verzögerung nondelay Augenblicksziel n fleeting target, transient fuze. target, fleeting objective. Aufschreiber m recorder (Arty). Augenblickszünder m instantaneous fuze, Aufschrumpfen n heat shrinking (Ord). nondelay fuze, quick fuze. Aufschub m delay. Augenfenster n eyepiece (gas mask). Aufschüttung/ fill (Engr, Top). "Augen gerade, aus!" "Ready, front!" "Augen, links!" "Eyes, left!" (strictly, "Die Ausfertigung/ drawing up, writing out (a report, Augen, links!" to distinguish preparatory etc.). in dreifacher Ausfertigung in triplicate. command from that in "Augen, rechts!"). ausfragen interrogate, question. Augenmuschel/ eyeguard (Optics). ausfuhren accomplish, carry out, execute. 'Augen, rechts!" "Eyes, right!" Ausführung / execution, carrying out; design, Augenreizstoff m lacrimator (CWS). model (Tech). in zweifacher Ausführung in Augenring m eyepiece frame of goggles (gas duplicate. mask). Ausführungskommando n command of Augenschlitz m viewing slit (telescopic sight). execution (drill). Augenverbindung/ visual communication. Ausgabe/ issue; edition. Ausatemventil n outlet valve (gas mask). Ausgabestelle / point of issue, distributing point. Ausbau m construction; improvement (of a Ausgang »i departure, outcome, exit, outlet, position); dismantling, removing, dismounting start. (of a gun, etc.). Ausgangslage / assault position (Tac); starting ausbauen dismount (Ord); improve (Ft); remove, position, original position. dismantle. Ausgangslinie / line of departure, jump-off line. Ausbilder m instructor. Ausgangsort m point of departure (air Ausbildung/ training, drill. navigation). Ausbildungsanweisungen fpl training order. Ausgangspunkt m initial point, origin, point of Ausbildungsgerät n training equipment, training departure. instrument. Ausgangsspannung / output voltage. Ausbildungslager n training camp. Ausgangsstellung / line of departure, jump-off Ausbildungsplan m training schedule. position (Tac). Ausbildungsrichtlinien fpl training outlines, Ausgangstransformator m output transformer training regulations. (Rad). Ausbildungsstab m training staff. ausgeben to issue, distribute. Ausbildungsstufe/ training phase. ausgeglichen balanced, equalized, equilibrated. Ausbildungsvorschrift / training manual, drill Ausgehanzug m dress uniform. regulations. ausgehoben drafted; silenced (slang). Ausblickm objective lens (Optics); prospect, Ausgehobener m draftee. view. Ausgehverbot n curfew (Mil Govt). Ausblickprismengehäuse n objective-prism ausgemustert rejected as unfit. See Musterung, housing (BC telescope). Ausmusterungsschein. Ausblickstutzen m objective-lens socket Ausgießgerät n See Aus- und Abgießgerät. (Optics). Ausgleich m equalization, compensation, Ausbootung / debarkation. equilibration, balancing. Ausbrennung/ barrel erosion, erosion of the bore Ausgleichdüse / compensating jet (Mtr). (Ord). ausgleichen to balance, compensate, equalize. Ausbruch der Feindseligkeiten outbreak of Ausgleicher m compensator (Ord, Mech); hostilities. equilibrator (G). Ausbuchtung / salient. Ausgleicherarm m equilibrator anchor (G). Ausdauer f endurance. Ausgleichfläche / balance tab, trim tab (Ap). Ausdehnung/ frontage (Tac); expansion, Ausgleichgetriebe n differential gear. extension, spreading. Ausgleichsperre/ differential lock (MT). auseinandergehen diverge, separate. ausglUhen anneal. auseinandernehmen to strip, dis- ausheben to conscript, draft. assemble, dismantle, take apart. Aushebung / draft, conscription. auseinanderziehen deploy, extend, spread out Aushilfe / expedient, substitute, auxiliary. (Tac). ausholen to lunge. ausfahren to extend, to lower (Ap landing gear, ausklinken to release (bombs, etc.). etc.); to ride out, drive out. Auskolkung/ scour (in a river bed). Ausfahrgleis n outgoing track (RR). Auskreuzung/ bracing, cross brac-\ng(Ap). Ausfallm sortie (Tac); long lunge, long thrust auskundschaften to spy, to scout. (bayonet thrust); casualty ; failure, breakdown Auskunft / information. (of an engine, etc.); gun out of battery (Arty). Auskunftsstelle / information center, information office; control point. ausrichten to dress (drill); to perform; to level, auskuppeln disengage the clutch. straighten. sich nach links ausrichten to dress Ausladebahnhof m detraining point, railhead. left. Ausladeeinheit / unloading unit. Ausrichtung / orientation; straightening, Ausladegebiet n detrucking area. leveling. Ausladekommando n unloading detail. Ausrollen n landing run (Avn). ausladen to unload, detruck, detrain, etc. ausrotten wipe out, crush, annihilate. Ausladeplatz m detrucking point. ausrücken disengage (gears, etc.); depart, move Auslader m stevedore. up. Ausladespitze/ railhead, truckhead. Ausrüstung / equipment, outfit, accessories, Ausladestelle / detrucking point. accouterments. Ausladeübersicht / detraining or unloading table. Ausrüstungsgegenstand m item of equipment. Ausland«, foreign country. im Ausland abroad. Ausrüstungsnachweisung/ table of equipment. Ausländer m alien, foreigner. feindlicher Ausrüstungsstück«, accessory, piece of Ausländer enemy alien. equipment. Auslaßrohr n eduction tube (Cml cylinder). Aussage / statement. Auslaßventil n exhaust valve (Mtr): Ausschalen n stripping the forms (concrete Auslaßventilkammer / exhaust port. construction). Auslauf m outlet (for liquids, etc.). Ausschaltehebel TU throwout lever (aiming auslaufen to run out; to complete a run after circle). landing; to put to sea. ausschalten disconnect, detach, cut out, auslegen to pay out (rope, wire, etc.); to explain, eliminate, switch off, throw out; compensate for, interpret; to expose, extend; to lay out (money). correct (an error, etc.) (Gunnery). Ausleger m pack rest (harness); Ausschalten der besonderen und Auslegerbrücke / cantilever bridge. Witterungseinflüsse ballistic correction, i.e. Auslegezeichen n ground panel (Sig C). correction for interior and exterior ballistic Ausleseknopf m selector switch (Ap armament factors. control). Ausschalten der Grundstufe calibration Auslieferung/ delivery; exposure (to danger, the correction, correction for velocity error elements, etc.). (Gunnery). See also Grundstufe. auslöschen extinguish, put out (a fire). Ausschalten der Schnittbildversetzung halving Auslöseeinrichtung / release mechanism adjustment (coincidence range finder). (bombing). Ausschalten der Temperatureinflüsse elasticity Auslöseknopf m release button. correction (Gunnery). Auslösepunkt m bomb release point, release Ausschalten des Schallverzuges acoustic point. correction (sound locator). Auslösung/ release (of bombs, etc.). Ausschalten des Windes wind correction Ausmaß n dimension. (Gunnery). ausmerzen eliminate, eradicate. Ausschalter m switch; throwout (lever). Ausmusterungsschein «i certificate of rejection ausscheiden to detach, to detail; to eliminate (for those unfit for Mil service). (impurities, etc.); to drop out, leave, separate. Ausnahmegespräch n urgent call (TV). ausscheren to fall out of formation (Avn); to fall Ausnahmezustand in state of emergency. out of line (Nav). ausnutzen to exploit, to utilize fully. ausschiffen debark, disembark. Auspuff m exhaust, exhaust system (Mtr). Ausschiffung / debarkation, disembarkation. Auspuffgeräusch n exhaust noise. ausschirren unharness. Auspuff hub m exhaust stroke (Mtr). Ausschlag m decisive factor; rash (Med). Auspuffkanal m exhaust duct (Mtr). ausschlaggebend decisive. Auspuff klappe / cutout (Mtr). ausschließen interdict; exclude. Auspuffkrümmer m exhaust manifold (Mtr). Ausschließungsschein m certificate of exclusion Auspuffleitung/ exhaust duct (Mtr). from military service (for criminals, subversive Auspufftakt m exhaust stroke (Mtr). elements, etc.). Auspufftopf m muffler (Mtr). Ausschuß m board, committee, commission. Auspuff wölke / exhaust smoke (Mtr). ausschwärmen deploy (Tac). ausräuchern to smoke out; to fumigate. ausschweben hold off (in landing) (Avn). ausschwingen die out, die down (oscillations). leg between present and future positions (AAA). Außenantenne / outside antenna. auswärtig foreign. Außenaufhängung / external suspension (of auswechselbar interchangeable, removable. bombs). auswechselbares Seelenrohr removable liner Außenbackenbremse / external contracting brake (G). (MT). Ausweichbewegung/ evading movement, Außenbefestigungen fpl outworks (Ft). withdrawing movement to new position (Tac). Außenbordmotor m outboard motor. ausweichen evade, give way, withdraw, fall back Außengrenzlehre / snap gage. (Tac). Außenhafen m outer harbor. Ausweichflugplatz m dispersal landing field. Außenhaut / skin, skin cover, covering (Ap). Ausweichgleis n siding (RR). Außenlandung / off-field landing (Avn). Ausweichhafen m alternate airport. Außenluftdruck m barometric pressure (Avn): Ausweichstelle / bypass (Road); siding (RR). Außenluft-Thermometer n free-air thermometer Ausweichstellung/ alternate position. (Ap). Ausweichyermittlung / alternate routing Außenschieber m outer sleeve (sleeve-type (emergency Tp Com). engine). Ausweichziel n alternate target, secondary target Außenstelle / outlying station or post. (bombing). Außenverspannung / external bracing (Ap). Ausweis m identification (card, document, etc.); Außenwache / exterior guard. pass, permit. Außenwerke npl outworks (Ft). Ausweiskarte/ identification card, pass, permit. außerballistisch pertaining to exterior ballistics. Ausweispapier n identification papers. außer Betrieb out of order, not working. Auswerfer m ejector (Ord). außer Dienst retired (abbr. a.D.). Auswerfervorrichtung / ejector mechanism außer Gefecht gesetzt put out of action. (Ord). äußere Ballistik exterior ballistics. Auswertelineal n computing slide rule (FR). außerplanmäßig exceeding authorized'basic auswerten evaluate, interpret, compute, plot allowance or strength; not in accordance with (maps). plans; extraordinary. Auswertestelle / computing station (SR). aussenden to dispatch, send out, transmit. Auswertung/ evaluation, interpretation. Aussetzen n posting (of guards); cessation (of Auszeichnung/ decoration, medal. rain, fire, etc.). ausziehen extract, draw out, pull out. Aussichtsturm m observation tower. Auszieher m extractor (Ord). aussondern to sort. Ausziehgleis n lead track (RR). ausspähen to spy, reconnoiter. Auszug m extract, summary, departure; Ausspähung/ espionage, reconnaissance, spying. extension (Tech). aussparen to leave untouched, to bypass. Autobahn/ automobile express highway. ausspringender Winkel salient. Autofrettage / cold-drawing, auto-frettage (Ord). ausstatten equip. Autokartograph m stereoscopic plotting aussteigen bail out (Avn slang). machine. Ausstoßbüchse / smoke canister ejected from Autokolonne / motor vehicle column, motor projectile on burst. march column. Ausstoßen n exhaust stroke (Mtr); expulsion. automatische Kurssteuerung automatic pilot, ausstoßen to expel, eliminate, cashier. mechanical pilot (Ap). Ausstrahlung / radiation. Autoschleppstart m auto-tow take-off (glider). Austausch m exchange (PW, etc.). Axt / ax. austauschbar interchangeable. Azetylen n acetylene. Azetylensauerstoffbrenner Austauschschiff n exchange ship, cartel ship m oxyacet- (Nav). ylene torch. Azimut n azimuth. Austauschstoff m substitute material. Azimutalprojektion / azimuthal projection. austreten relieve oneself, attend to one's needs. Azimutentfernungsmesser m depression position Aus- und Abgießgerät n gas-spraying apparatus finder. (Ap, CWS). Auswanderungsmesser m lead computer (AA). B Auswanderungsstrecke / linear travel of target, Bach m stream, brook, rivulet. Balkenstapel m log crib, timber crib (Bdg). Bachübergang m stream crossing1. Balkenverhau m timber obstacle. Backbord n port side. Ballen m bulb (horse); heel (harness) ; bale. Backbordmotor m port engine. Ballistik / ballistics. Backe / cheek. ballistische Tageseinflüsse ballistic density and Backenbremse / shoe brake (MT). wind factors. Backenschiene/ stock rail (RR). Ballistit n ballistite (Am). Backenstück n cheek strap (harness). Ballon m balloon. Bäckerei / bakery. Ballonabweiser m anti-balloon device (Ap). Bäckereikompanie / bakery company. Ballonamme / supply balloon, nurse balloon. Bade wagen m shower-bath truck. Ballonaufstiegplatz m balloon site. Bagger m excavator, dredge, power shovel. Ballonbatterie / observation balloon section Bahn / path, road; runway; railroad; orbit; (Arty). course; trajectory. Ballonbeobachter m balloon observer. Bahnanlage / railroad installation. Ballonbeobachtung / balloon observation. Bahndamm m railroad embankment. Ballonführer m balloon pilot. Bahnhof m railroad station; trolley or bus Ballongurt m rigging band (captive Bin). station. Ballonhülle / envelope, gas bag, outer cover, Bahnhofsleistung / station capacity (number of balloon cover. trains loaded or unloaded per day). Ballonkorb m balloon basket. Bahnhofsoffizier m railroad station traffic Ballonmannschaft / balloon crew. officer. Ballonnetz n balloon net. Bahnhofswachabteilung / railroad station guard Ballonreifen m balloon tire. detachment. Ballonsperre/ balloon barrage. Bahnkörperm roadbed (RR). Ballonstoff m balloon fabric. Bahnkrone / crown of roadbed (RR). Ballonvariometer n balloon statoscope. Bahnplanum n subgrade (RR). Ballonventil n gas valve (Bin). Bahnsteig m platform (RR). Ballonwinde / balloon winch. Bahnsteigunterführung / platform underpass Balta See ballistische Tageseinflüsse. (RR). Baltasekunden fpl ballistic density and wind Bahntransport m railroad transportation. factors in time-of-flight seconds. Bahnüberführung/ overpass (RR). Baltasekunden-Verfahren n procedure in Bahnübergang™, railroad crossing. correcting for ballistic density and wind. Bahnunterführung/ underpass (RR). Bananenstecker m banana plug. Bahnverbindung/ railroad line, railroad Band band, cord, tape, strip, ribbon. communication. Bandbreite/ band width (Rad). Bajonett n bayonet. See also Seitengewehr. Bandbremse/ band brake (MT). Bajonettangriff m bayonet charge. Bändchenmikrophon n See Bandmikrophon. Bajonettfechten n bayonet fighting. Bandfeder/ flat coil spring (fuze). Bajonettgriff m bayonet grip. Bandgestell n harness (gas mask). Bajonettkupplung / bayonet joint. Bandmikrophon n ribbon microphone. Bajonettstoß m bayonet thrust. Bandsäge / band saw. Bajonettverschluß in bayonet lock, bayonet Bandspreizung / bandspread (Rad). joint. Bank/ bench; lathe; bank; parapet, barbette. Bake / beacon; navigation guide, channel Bannware/ contraband of war. marker, landmark (Nav). Baracke / temporary barracks, semipermanent Bakenempfang m radio-beacon reception. cantonment building. Bakterienkrieg m bacteriological warfare. Barackenlager n cantonment, camp having Baldachin m canopy (center section of upper semipermanent buildings. wing of biplane). Barbarabehelfsmeldung / hasty meteorological Balken m balk, beam; girder; log. message (Arty). Balkenbahn/ timber road. Barbarameldung / meteorological message Balkenfloß n timber raft. (Arty) (from Barbara, Balkensperre / timber road block. schwimmende patron saint of Arty). Barbarist m artilleryman Balkensperre floating boom. (slang). See also Barbarameldung. Bauchgurt m front cinch (pack saddle). Barbarasondermeldung / special meteorological Bauchlandung/ belly landing (Avn). message (Arty). Barbette / barbette. Bauchtreffer m sidewise-striking projectile. Barbettelafette/ barbette carriage, barbette mount Bauglied n structural unit, section of a structure, (G). structure element. Bargeld n cash. Bauholz n lumber. barometrische Reglerdose control aneroid (Ap Baukompanie / construction company (Mil). engine). Baumaß n structural dimensions. barometrisches Gefälle pressure gradient (Met). Baumbeobachtungsstand m observation post in a Basis / base; horizontal base (Btry Surv). tree. Basislineal base-line arm (plotting protractor). Baumschütze m sniper in a tree. Bataillon n battalion. Baumsperre/ abatis, dead abatis. Bataillonsabschnitt m battalion sector. Baumstamm m tree trunk. Bataillons-Adjutant m battalion executive Baumstammkufe / log runner (log sled). officer, aide to battalion commander. Baumstumpf m tree stump. Bataillonsführer m battalion commander; acting Baumuster n model, type (Ap, MT). battalion commander. Baumverhau in live abatis. Bataillonsgefechtsstand m battalion command Baumwollabfall m cotton waste, cotton linters. post. Baumwolle / cotton. Bataillonshornist m drum major (formerly called Bausoldat m engineer soldier in construction Tambourmajor). unit. Bataillonskolonne / battalion train. Baustab m construction staff. Bataillons-Kommandeur m battalion Baustange/ lance pole (Tp). commander. Bautrupp m construction detail, construction Bataillonsnachrichtenstaffel / battalion squad. communication section. Bautruppen fpl construction troops. Bataillonsstab m battalion staff, battalion Bauunternehmer m contractor,builder. headquarters. Bauweise/ type of construction or structure, Bataillonstfmbourstockm baton. method of construction. Bataillonstroß m battalion train. Beamter m official, civil servant. See also Bataillonsverbandplatz m battalion aid station. Wehrmachtbeamter. Batterie / battery (Arty, Elec). Beanspruchung/ load, stress, strain. Batteriebild n battery-location plot (SB). beaufsichtigen supervise. Batteriechef m battery commander. Beauftragter m representative. Batteriefront / battery front. bebaute Felder cultivated fields. Batterieführer m battery commander; acting bebautes Gelände built-up area. battery commander. Bedarf m requirements. Batteriekasten m battery box (Elec). bedeckt covered, overgrown; overcast (Met). Batteriekran m gun hoist, loading crane (Arty). fast bedeckt broken (Met). Batterieoffizier m executive (firing Btry). Bedeckung/ coverage (Met); escort, convoy, Batterieplan m firing chart (Arty). cover (Tao). Batteriestand m See Batteriestellung. Bedeckungsabteilung / covering party, escort Batteriestellung/ battery position (Arty). detachment. Batterietafel / battery manning table (Arty). Bedeckungsmannschaft / escort personnel. Batterietrupp m battery detail, battery Bediener m controller (AA SL). headquarters detail, battery commander's detail Bedienung / gun squad; service of the piece. (Arty). Bedienungsanweisung / operating directions. Batteriezündung / battery ignition (Mtr). Bedienungseinrichtung / control device, Bau w construction, structure, type of operating device. construction. Bedienungsentlastung / relief of strain on pilot Bauart / type of construction. (Avn). Bauausführung / construction, structural design. Bedienungsmannschaft / gun crew, gun squad. Baubataillon n construction battalion. Bedienungsplatte / operating panel (Rad). Bauch m abdomen, belly. Bedienungsschalter m operating switch (Elec). Bauchfreiheit / chassis clearance (MT). Bedienungsvorschrift/ operating instructions. bedingungslose Übergabe unconditional Begegnungsgefecht n meeting engagement. .- surrender. beglaubigen certify, authenticate, verify, Bedrohung / threat. confirm. Beendigung der Luftgefahr "all clear." beglaubigt authenticated, certified, notarized, Beerdigung / burial. verified, confirmed. Befehl m order, command. "Zu Befehl!" "Yes, Beglaubigung / authentication, certification, sir!" (in acknowledgment of an order). confirmation, verification. Befehlsausgabe/ briefing, issuance of orders. Begleitartillerie / accompanying artillery. Befehlsbefugnis / authority (Mil). Begleitbatterie/ accompanying battery. Befehlsbereich »i extent of command. Begleiter m escort; assistant driver. Befehlsbestätigung / confirmatory order. Begleitfeuer n accompanying fire. Befehlserteilung / issuance of orders. Begleitgeschütz n accompanying gun. Befehlsgebäude n control tower (Adrm). Begleitkommando n escort party, escort Bef ehlsgebung / giving of commands. detachment, covering party. befehlsgemäß according to instructions, as Begleitpanzer m accompanying tank. ordered. Begleitschiffe, escort vessel. Befehlsgewalt / command, authority of Begleitschutz m escort, fighter escort (Avn). command. Begleitzettel m emergency medical tag. Befehlsgruppe/ command group. Begleitzu^ m convoy. Befehlshaber m commander. Begräbnis n burial. Befehlshaber des Ersatzheeres See Chef der begrenztes Ziel limited objective. Heeresrüstung und Befehlshaber des Begrenzungshebel m clamping lever (MG). Ersatzheeres. Begrenzungsstift m traversing stop (MG). Befehlsnetz n command net. Behälter m gasoline tank; container. Befehlspanzer m command tank. Behandlung / treatment. Befehlssprache/ terminology of orders. Beharrungsvermögen n inertia. Befehlsstand m command post, headquarters. Behelf m expedient, makeshift. Befehlsstelle / control tower (Adrm); command Behelfsantenne / emergency antenna. post, headquarters. Behelfsbrücke/ emergency bridge, hasty bridge. Befehlsübermittlung / transmission of orders. Behelfsfloßsack m emergency pneumatic boat. Befehlsverhältnisse npl chain of command. Behelfsgasschutz m emergency gas protection. Befehlswagen m command car, command truck, Behelfslandebrücke/ hasty landing stage. commander's car, staff, car. behelfsmäßig improvised, hasty, Befehlsweg m chain of command, command emergency, temporary, auxiliary, makeshift. channel. Behelfsmaterial n emergency construction befestigt fortified; secured, tied, fastened. material. Befestigung / fortification. beherrschend commanding, dominating. Befestigungsanlage/ fortified defense system. Behinderungsschießen n interdiction fire. Befestigungsarbeiten fpl fortifications, works. Behmlot n fathometer, echo depth sounder Befestigungswerk n permanent fortification, (Nav); Behm sound-ranging altimeter, sonic work. altimeter (Ap). befeuern to mark or light with beacon lights (an Behörde / authority (Adm, Law). airway or Adrm). behördlich zugelassen authorized, officially befördern to forward (supplies, etc.); promote; sanctioned. transmit. beibringen inflict (losses, etc.). Beförderung / advancement, promotion; Beiende n warp (of a rope). transmission, forwarding, transportation. Beifahrer m rear rider, sidecar rider (Mtcl); Beförderungsliste / promotion list. assistant driver (MT). Beförderungsmittel n carrier, vehicle; means of beifügen add; attach, enclose. transportation; means of transmission. beiklappbar folding. Befragung/ questioning (of PW, etc.). Beil n ax. Befugnis / authority, powers. Beiladung/ igniting charge, igniter, booster begasen to gas (CWS). charge (Am). Begasung/ laying of gas obstacles, gassing Beilage / enclosure, supplement (in a manual, (CWS). etc.). Beilpicke / pickax. Bemannung / complement, crew. Beinleder npl leather puttees, leather leggins. benachrichtigen inform. Beisitzer m law. member. Benennung / nomenclature. Beißzange / nippers. Benzin n gasoline. beitragen contribute to, cooperate. Benzinbehälter m gasoline tank. beitreiben to requisition (from civilians); to Benzinkanister m gasoline container. commandeer. Benzinmanometer n gasoline pressure gage. Beitreibung/ requisitioning (from civilians). Benzinstandmesser m fuel gage. Beitreibungsschein m requisition receipt (for Benzol n benzol. civilian property). Beobachter m observer; air observer, navigator- Beiwagen m sidecar (Mtcl). observer. Beiwagenkrad n sidecar motorcycle. Beobachterabzeichen n observer badge Beiwert m coefficient. (decoration). Bekanntgabe / announcement. Beobachterfernrohr n observer telescope. bekleiden to revet (Ft); to clothe; to hold Beobachtersitz m observer's seat (Ap). (office). beobachtetes Schießen observed fire. Bekleidung1/ revetment (Ft); clothing. Beobachtung/ observation; spotting (Arty). Bekleidungsentgiftung/ clothing Beobachtung der Längenabweichung vertical decontamination. spotting (Arty). Bekleidnngsnachweis m clothing account. Beobachtungsabteilung / observation battalion Bekleidungssack m duffle bag, bar-rack(s) bag. (Arty). Bekleidungsstück n article of clothing. Beobachtungsbereich m observation area (Arty). Beköstigungsgeld n garrison ration. Beobachtungsfehler m personnel error. Beköstigungsmittel npl ration supplies, Beobachtungsfernrohr n observation telescope subsistence supplies. (BC telescope). Beladeplan m stowage chart (for vehicle). Beobachtungskorb m observer's basket (captive Belag m planking (Bdg); reinforcing strap Bin). (harness). Beobachtungskuppel/ cupola (Tk). belagern besiege. Beobachtungsmine/ controlled mine, Belagerung / siege. observation mine (Nav). Belagerungszustand m state of siege. Beobachtungsnetz n observation post system belästigen to annoy, harass (Tac). (Arty). Belastung/ load, maximum load (Engr); Beobachtungsoffizier m observation post officer inductance (Rad). (Arty). bleibende Belastung basic load (Ap). Beobachtungspatrone / explosive smoke- Belastungsfaktor in load coefficient. producing observation cartridge. Belastungsprobe / load test. Beobachtungsraum m " searching sector (AAA); Beleg m voucher, proof, evidence, document. observation area. belegen to cover (with fire), to fire on, to shell; Beobachtungsrohr n trench periscope. to billet. Beobachtungsstand m See Beobachtungsstelle. Belegung/ coverage; shelling; billeting, Beobachtungsstelle / observation post. quartering; condenser plate (Rad). Beobachtungsturm m cupola (Tk). Belegungsstärke/ density of gas coverage Beobachtungs- und Wirkungsstreifen m sector (CWS). of fire (SA firing). Belehrungsschießen n instruction firing. Beobachtungswagen in' observer's car. Belehrungs- und Versuchsschießen n special Beobachtungswinkel m aiming point offset service practice (Arty). (Arty). beleuchten illuminate, light. Beobachtung von seitlicher Beobachtungsstelle Beleuchtung / illumination. flank spotting (Arty). Beleuchtungsfenster n illuminating window Berater m adviser. (panoramic sight). berechnen calculate. Belichtung/ exposure (Photo). Berechtigung/ authorization; justification. beliefern to deliver, to supply. Bereich m area, district, zone; range, scope. Belüftung / ventilation. Bereifung / tires, set of tires. Belüftungsanlage / ventilation system. bereit ready. Bereitschaft / alert, preparedness, readiness. into consideration. Bereitschaften fpl alerted reserve troops or Berücksichtigung/ consideration, allowance for, police. correction for. Bereitschaftsbaracke / cantonment building for Berührung/ touch, contact. troops on the alert, alert hut. Berührungslinie / tangent. Bereitschaftsbataillon n reserve battalion. Berührungspunkt m point of contact. Bereitschaftslazarett n mobile surgical unit. Berührungswarngerät n high-voltage warning Bereitschaftsmunition / ammunition at the gun, device. ammunition kept in readiness (Arty). Berührungszeichen n touch signal (Tk). Bereitstellung / moving into assembly area or Berührungszündung / contact fire (Nav). position; assembly position, position of Besatzung / garrison, crew. readiness (Tac); making ready, preparation. Besatzung'sheer n army of occupation. Bereitstellungsbefehl m assembly order. Beschädigung / damage, injury. Bereitstellungsplatz m assembly position, beschaffen procure. assembly point (Tac). Beschaffung / procurement. Bereitstellungsraum m assembly area (Tac). bescheinigen certify, authenticate, receipt for. Bergm hill, mountain (collective: Gebirge n). Bescheinigung / authentication, certificate, bergab downhill. receipt, voucher. bergauf uphill. beschießen to shell, to fire at. der Länge nach Bergedienst m recovery service, salvage beschießen to enfilade. collecting service. Beschlag m ferrule. Bergegrrät n recovery equipment, salvage beschlagen to shoe. collecting equipment. Beschlagmeister m horseshoer (with rank of Bergekolonne/ recovery column, salvage Tech Sgt). column. Beschlagnahme/ confiscation, seizure. Bergekommando n collecting unit, salvage Beschlagschmied m horseshoer. party, recovery party. Beschlagschmiedobergefreiter m horseshoer Bergen n recovery, salvage. (with rank of Cpl). Bergenge / defile. beschleunigen accelerate. Berger-Mischung / Berger-type smoke agent Beschleuniger m accelerator. (mixture composed of two parts of zinc dust to Beschleunigung / acceleration, three parts of hexachlorethane). Beschleunigungsmesser m accelero-meter (Ap). Berghang m mountain slope, hillside. Beschüß m fire, shooting. Bergjoch n saddle (Top). Beschußfestigkeit / resistance to fire, resistance Bergkammm crest (Top).. to penetration (armor). Bergmütze / mountain cap, alpine cap. beschußsicher bulletproof. Bergrücken m ridge (Top). beschützen protect. Bergschuhe mpl mountain boots, ski boots. Beschwerde / complaint. Bergstriche mpl hachures. Beschwerungsrohr n counterpoise,counterweight Bergung/ rescue, salvage, recovery. (G). Bergungskolonne / See Bergekolonne. Beschwerungsstück n See Beschwerungsrohr. Bergungsschiff n rescue vessel, salvage vessel. beseitigen reduce (a stoppage)(Ord); remove (an Bericht m report; communique, news dispatch. obstacle). Berichter m correspondent, reporter. Beselerstegm hasty trestle footbridge (named berichtigen collimate (Surv); correct, rectify, after General H. H. von Baseler: 1850-1921). adjust. besetzt busy (Tp); occupied, invaded. Berichtigung / collimation (Surv); adjustment, Besetztschauzeichen n "busy" signal light (Tp). correction, rectification. Besetztzeichens busy signal (Tp). Berichtigungs walze / adjustment drum (range Besetzung / occupation. finder). Besetzungsarmee/ army of occupation. beritten mounted (on horse). besichtigen inspect, review. berittene Artillerie horse artillery. Besichtigung / inspection, review. Berme/ berm (Ft). besiegen to defeat. bersten to burst, explode. Besitz m property. berücksichtigen to consider, to allow for, take Besoldung / payment, pay, wages. Besoldungsdienstalter n seniority for betätigen actuate, bring into play, set going, put computation of pay. into operation. Besoldungseinbehaltung / detention of pay. Betäubungsmittel n anesthetic. Besoldungswesen n pay and allowance Beton m concrete. administration. Betonbaum concrete construction. Besoldungszulage / additional pay. Betonbombe / concrete bomb. Besoldungszulage nach dem Dienstalter Betonbrücke / concrete bridge. longevity pay. Betonbunker m concrete bunker, concrete besonder special. pillbox. besondere Anordnungen administrative details betoniert concrete, built of or reinforced with in combat orders. concrete. besondere Dienstzweige special services. Betonmischmaschine / concrete mixer. besondere Einflüsse interior ballistic factors. Betonschicht / layer of concrete, concrete burster besondere und Witterungseinflüsse interior and course. exterior ballistic factors. Betonsperre / concrete obstacle. besorgen procure. Betonstärke / thickness of concrete. Besorgung/ procurement. Betonturmm concrete turret (Ft). bespannt animal-drawn; covered with stressed Betonunterstand m concrete shelter, concrete skin (Ap). dugout. Bespannung / covering (Ap skin or fabric); team Betrag TO amount, sum. of horses. Betrauung/ charge, trust. Besprechung/ consultation, critique, discussion, Betrieb TO operation (Tp, Rad); traffic; action; conference. | factory. außer Betrieb not in use, out of order, Bestallungsurkunde / certificate of , not running. appointment. Betriebsbuch n station log (Rad). Bestand m stock (supplies, equipment, etc.); Betriebsfunkspruch m routine radio message. inventory, supply, strength, balance, cash on Betriebskompanie/ operating company (Adrm, hand. RR, Tp). Bestandsbuch n stock book. Betriebsschalter m operating switch(Tp). Bestandsliste / inventory of supplies, equipment, Betriebssicherheit / reliability of operation, etc.; property book. safety of operation. Bestandsnachweisung / stock inventory, stock Betriebsstoff m fuel, gasoline, Diesel fuel. report. Betriebsstoffausgabestelle / gasoline and Bestandteil m component. lubricants distributing point. bestätigen confirm. Betriebsstoffkesselkraftwagen m gasoline tank Bestattung / burial. truck. Bestattungskommando n burial detail. Betriebsstoffkolonne / gasoline and lubricants bestechen to bribe. supply column. Bestechung / bribery. Betriebsstoffversorgung/ gasoline and lubricants Besteckn ship's position; set of instruments or supply. utensils; knife, fork and spoon (considered as Betriebsstoffverwaltungskompanie / gasoline unit of mess kit). and lubricants administration company. Bestellnummer/ requisition number. Betriebsstoffzusatzmittel n dope (for Avn Bestellschein m requisition ticket(Adm). gasoline). Bestellung / requisition (Adm). Betriebsstrom m operating current. Bestimmung/ regulation; decision; destination; Betriebsstunde / hour of operation. determination. Betriebsunterlagen fpl consolidated plan of Bestrafung / punishment. telephone communication. bestreichen to graze, sweep (with fire); to Bettung/ roadbed (RB); ground platform (RR spread, cover, coat. gun); base (fixed G); foundation (G bestreichendes Feuer grazing fire (Arty). emplacement). bestrichener Raum beaten zone (firing). Bettungsloch n gun platform excavation (RR bestrichener Raum der Kerngarbe effective gun). beaten zone, 85% zone (MG fire). Beugung/ diffraction. Bestückung/ armament (Ap, Tk). beunruhigen to disturb, harass, cause uneasiness. Beunruhigung / harassment, uneasiness, collect (pay). disturbance, alarm. Bezirk m district. Beunruhigungsfeuer n harassing fire. Bezug m datum, reference, relation. beurlaubt on leave. Bezugsebene/ datum level, datum plane (Surv). Beurlaubteristand m reserve status. Offizier des Bezugsfläche/ See Bezugsebene. Beurlaubtenstandes officer commissioned for Bezugslinie / datum line, reference line (Surv). the duration (abbr. d.B.). Bezugspunkt m check point, datum point. beurteilen estimate, judge, evaluate, interpret. Bezugsschein m ration card; requisition ticket. Beurteilung / estimate, appreciation, judgment. bezwingen to reduce, overcome (Tac).' Beute/ booty, captured materiel, prize, pillage, Biberwehr n beaver dam. loot. Biegemaschine / bending machine. Beutebergungsabteilung / salvage detachment Biegung/ bend, turn, flexure. for captured materiel. Bildra picture, photograph. Beutegeschiitz n captured gun. Bildaufklärung/ photographic reconnaissance. Beute-Kraftfahrzeug n captured motor vehicle. Bildauswertung/ interpretation of photographs. Beutel m bag, pouch. Bildberichter m war photographer (in Ger Beutesammelstelle / See Beutestelle. propaganda company). Beutestab m salvage staff for captured enemy Bilderkundung/ photographic reconnaissance. materiel. Bildflieger m aerial photographer. Beutestelle / salvage depot, salvage dump (for Bildfunk ra radiophotography, radio-photo enemy materiel). transmission. Bevölkerung / population. Bildmeßwesen n photogrammetry. bevollmächtigen to authorize, empower. Bildoffizier m photographer (officer). bevollmächtigter Transportoffizier chief Bildplan ra controlled mosaic (aerial Photo). transportation officer (on an army staff). Bildplanskizze / partially controlled mosaic bewachen to guard. (aerial Photo). Bewachungsfahrzeug n patrol vessel, escort Bildpunkt in picture point (aerial Photo). vessel (Nav). Bildreihe / strip mosaic (aerial Photo). bewaffnet armed. Bildskizze / uncontrolled mosaic (aerial Photo). Bewaffnung / armament. Bildwerfer m still projector (Photo). Bewährung / proving of fitness, competence or Binauralverfahren n binaural method (sound durability. locator). beweglich mobile, movable," moving, flexible, Binde / bandage. portable. binden contain (Tac); bind, tie. bewegliches Geschütz flexible gun. Binder m necktie (Clo). bewegliches Hindernis portable obstacle. Bindereifen ra rim (G-carriage wheel). bewegliches Maschinengewehr flexible machine Binnenwasserstraße / inland waterway. gun. Bittschrift / petition. bewegliches Ziel moving target. Biwak n bivouac. Beweglichkeit / mobility, maneuverability. Biwakskommandant ra bivouac commander Bewegung / movement. (ranking officer at bivouac). Bewegungsbuch n record of transactions. Biwaksplatz m bivouac (site). Bewegungskontrolle/ flight control t(Avn). blanker Draht bare wire (Tp). Bewegungskrieg m war of movement, mobile blanke Waffe "cold steel." warfare. blanke Waffen armes blanches, hand weapons. Bewegungsgröße / momentum. Blasangriff m cloud attack, cloud gas attack, bewegungsunfähig incapable of moving, gas-cylinder attack. immobilized; stuck, stalled (MT). Blase / blister. Bewehrung/ cable armor (Tp); iron blasenziehend blistering, vesicant. reinforcement (concrete construction). blasenziehender Kampfstoff vesicant agent Beweismaterial n written evidence. (CWS). Bewetterung/ mine ventilation. Blasflasche/ gas cylinder (CWS). bewirken to cause, bring about, effect. Blaspistole / air gun, compressed-air cleaner bezeugen to certify, witness. (MT). beziehen to mount (guard); occupy (a position); Blasverfahren n gas-cylinder method (of gas release) (CWS). Blinktornister TO portable signal-lamp case. Blatt n leaf; blade; sheet; propeller blade. Blinktrupp m signal-lamp team. Blättchenpulver n flake powder (Am). Blinkverbindung/ signal-lamp communication. Blattern fpl smallpox. Blinkverfahren n lamp-signaling method. Blattfeder/ leaf spring (MT). Blinkzeichen n flash signal (Sig lamp). Blaukreuz n sternutators (Ger. marking "Blue Blitz TO lightning, lightning flash. Cross") (CWS). Blitzableiter m lightning arrester. Blaupause / blueprint. Blitzbündel n lightning-flash cluster (badge Blausäure/ hydrocyanic acid, prussic acid worn by Sig Pers). (CWS). Blitzkrieg TO lightning war, blitzkrieg. Blech n sheet metal; nonsense (slang). Blitzlichtbombe / photo flashbomb. Blechbehälter ra metal container. Blitzschutzsicherung/ lightning arrester. Blechbeplankung/ metal skin (Ap). Blitzstrahl m lightning flash. Blechbüchse/ can; sheet-metal box or container. Blockm block; writing pad. Blechgehäuse n sheet-metal case, sheet-metal Blockwart TO block warden. housing. Blumenkohlm cauliflower; Oak Leaf Cluster Blechkanister ra metal container (for water, (slang). gasoline, etc.). Bluse/ service coat, blouse. Blechschmied m tinsmith. Blut n blood. Blechtrommel / metal drum. Blutgruppe / blood group, blood type. Bleiw lead (metal). Blutopfer n heavy losses, heavy casualties. Bleichmittel n bleach. Blutorden w medal awarded to participants in Bleimantel »i lead jacket (Am); lead sheath Munich riots of 1923. (armored cable). Blutspender TO blood donor. Bleiplombe / lead seal. Bleisammler m lead- blutstillend styptic. plate storage battery. Blutvergiftung / blood-poisoning. Bleispritzer ra lead spatter, bullet spatter. Bö / squall, gust. Bleitetraäthyl n tetraethyl lead. Bock TO trestle, bent (Bdg); wagon-driver's Blendabdeckung / shutter cover (Tk). seat. Blende / gun mantlet, gun shield, shielded port Bockbein ra trestle leg (Bdg). (Tk); diaphragm (Photo); occulter (SL); shutter. Bockbrücke / trestle bridge. blenden to blind, to dazzle; to cover or shield; to Bockschnellsteg m hasty trestle bridge. lay a smoke screen. Bockschnürbund m square lashing (Bdg). Blendenhebel m shutter lever (SL). Bocksprengwerk n lock-spar support (Bdg). Blendkörperm, frangible glass smoke grenade. Bockwagen m trestle carrier (MT). Blendschutz-Scheibe / anti-glare windshield. Boden m ground (Top); base (Am); floor; earth; Blendungsschießen n smoke-screening fire bottom. (Arty). Bodenabstandszünder m base delay-action fuze Blickfeld n field of view (Optics). (Am). Blindabwurf m emergency release (bombing). Bodenabwehr / antiaircraft defense, antiaircraft Blindflug ra blind flying, instrument flying. artillery, ground defense. Blindgänger ra dud. Bodenanlage / ground installation. blindgeladen blank, with inert filling. Bodenanlage der Luftwaffe air-base service blindgeladene Granate blank shell. area. Blindkurbeln n blindfold operation of Bodenantenne / surface antenna. crankwheels (gun-laying exercise). Bodenaushub TO spoil (Engr, Ft). Blindlandung/ instrument landing. Bodenbedienung / ground crew (Avn). Blindwiderstand m reactance (Elec). Bodenbewachsung / vegetation (Top). Blinken?» signal-lamp transmission. Boden-Bord air-ground (Sig Com). Blinkfeuer n flashing light, blinker light (Avn). Bodenbrett n floor board (MT). Blinkgerät n signal lamp, signal-lamp apparatus. Bodendienst m base services (Avn). Blinklampe / signal lamp. Bodendruck TO ground pressure. spezifischer Blinkspruch TO signal-lamp message. Bodendruck ground pressure per unit area (MT, Blinkstelle / signal-lamp station. Tk). Blinksuchtrupp TO signal-lamp spotting squad. Bodenerhebung / elevation, rise (Top). Bodenfalte/ furrow, gully (Top). bohren to drill, bore. Bodenfreiheit / road clearance (MT). Bohrer TO bit, drill, auger. Bodenfunkdienst TO ground radio service Bohrladung / borehole blasting charge. (Avn). Bohrloch n borehole. Bodenfunkstelle / ground radio station. Bohrpatrone/ blasting cartridge. , Bodengestaltung / configuration of ground, Bohrung/ bore (Mech). terrain features. Bohrwinde / brace (a tool). Bodenhaftung/ road traction (MT). Böigkeit / turbulence (Met). Bodenkammerladung / base charge (Am). Boje / buoy. Bodenkanzel / ball turret, belly turret, ventral Bola / See Bodenlafette. turret (Ap). Bölinie / squall line. Bodenkrepierer TO dud. Bolzen TO bolt, pin. Bodenlader m supercharger with low blower Bombardierung/ bombing, bombardment. ratio (Ap). Bombe / bomb. Bodenlafette / ventral gun mount (Ap). Bombe mit Verzugszeit time bomb. Bodenleitung/ surface line (Tp). Bombenabwurf TO bomb release. Bodenluke / escape hatch in belly or floor (Ap, Bombenabwurf auf Flächenziel area bombing. Tk). Bombenabwurf gerät n bomb release controls. Bodennavigation / pilotage (Avn). Bombenabwurfkurve/ bomb trajectory. Bodennebel TO ground fog. Bombenabwurfvorrichtung / bomb control Bodenorganisation / ground personnel (Avn). mechanism, bomb release mechanism (Ap). Bodenpeilfunkstelle / radio directionfinder Bombenabwurfwinkel in dropping angle station (Avn). (bombing). Bodenpeilstelle / See Bodenpeilfunk-stelle. Bombenabwurfzielgerät n See Bombenzielgerät. Bodenpersonal n air base troops; ground crew, Bombenabzughebel m bomb control, bomb rack ground personnel, maintenance personnel, control (Ap). service personnel (Avn). Bombenangriff TO bombing attack, bombing Bodenplatte/ base plate (Mort). raid (Avn). Bodenpunkt TO place mark (Surv). Bombenauslösung / bomb release. Bodenschwanz TO tail (of a bomb). Bombenauslösungsvorrichtung / bomb control Bodensicht/ ground visibility (Avn). auf mechanism, bomb release mechanism (Ap). Bodensicht in sight of the ground. Bombeneinschlag TO bomb hit. Bodenstelle / ground station (Rad). Bombenfallkurve / bomb trajectory. Bodenstrahlung / ground radiation (Rad). Bombenfallzeit / time of fall (bombing). Bodenstück n floor plate, butt assembly (MG); Bombenfernrohr n telescopic bomb sight (Ap). breech, breech ring (G). bombenfest bomb-resistant, bombproof. Bodenstücksperre / floor-plate lock (MG). Bombenflieger mpl bombardment aviation. Bodentreffbild n dispersion pattern, horizontal Bombenflugbahn/ bomb trajectory. shot group. Bombenflugzeug n bombardment airplane, Bodentreffer TO overended shot. bomber. Bodenverdichter TO road grader and tamper. Bombengeschwader n bomber wing. See also Bodenwanne/ bottom gondola (Ap). Geschwader. Bodenwelle/ ground wave (Rad). Bombenhebel w bomb release handle. Bodenwellenempfangszone / ground-wave Bombenhülle / bomb case. reception zone (Rad). Bombenjäger m "bomber destroyer" (airplane Bodenwind TO surface wind. employed to combat bombers by dropping Bodenziel n ground target. bombs on them). Bodenzünder TO base detonating fuze. Bombenkammer/ bomb bay (Ap). Böenkragen TO arcus, scud roll (Met). Bombenklappe / bomb-bay doors, bomb doors Bogen w arc, arch; bend, curve; sheet (of paper). (Ap). Bogenbrücke/ arched bridge. Bombenkopf TO bomb nose. Bogenlampe / arc lamp. Bombenlast / bomb load. Bogenspitze / ogive (Am). Bombenloch n bomb crater. Bohle / plank. Bombenmagazin n bomb bay (Ap). Bohlenbahn / plank road. Bombenreihe / train of bombs, bomb train. Bombenrichtgerät n bomb sight. Bordsprechgerät n intercommunication Bombenschacht m bomb rack (Ap). telephone, interphone (Ap, Tk). Bombenschütze TO bombardier. Bordtelephon n interphone (Ap, Tk). Bombenschützenstand m bombardier's position, Bordverpflegung f flight ration (Avn). bombardier's compartment. Bordverständigung/ interphone communication. bombensicher bomb-resistant, bombproof, heavy Bordverständigungsanlage / intercommunication shellproof. system (Ap, Tk). bombensichere Deckung bombproof shelter. Bordwaffen fpl aircraft armament; tank Bombenteppich TO practice-bombing panel. armament. Bombentief angriff TO low-level bombing Bordwaffenbeschuß m fire from aircraft attack (Avn). weapons. Bombentreffer TO bomb hit. Bordwandwagen m gondola car(RR). Bombenvisiere bomb sight (Ap). Bordwart m flight mechanic, flight engineer Bombenvolltreffer »i direct bomb hit. (Avn). Bombenwurf TO bomb release, Bord zu Boden air-ground (Sig Com). bombing.gezielter Bombenwurf precision Borsalbe / boric acid ointment. bombing. Borsäure / boric acid. Bombenwurfplatz m target area (bombing). Borte/ braid (Clo). Bombenzielapparat m See Bombenzielgerät. Böschung/ escarpment, scarp, slope. Bombenzielgerät n bomb sight. Böschung im Abtrag downward slope. Boraben-Zubringewagen m bomb trailer. Böschung in Auftrag upward slope. Bombenzünder m, bomb fuze. Böschungsanlage/ batter (Ft). Bootw boat; hull (of flying boat). Böschungskante / military crest (Top). Bootshaken m boathook. Böschungsfuß m foot of slope (Top). Bootsmann m boatswain (Nav). Böschungskrone / See Böschungskante. Bordaufklärer m shipboard reconnaissance Böschungswinkel«, angle of slope, gradient airplane. angle, gradient (Top). Bordbatterie / aircraft radio battery. Botschaft/ embassy; message. Bordbesatzung / air crew. Bowdenzug in bowden control cable (control Bordbuch n log book (Ap). cable in flexible steel conduit). Borderkunder m shipboard reconnaissance Boxe / submarine pen; aircraft revetment airplane. (colloquial). Bordflak/ shipboard antiaircraft artillery. Boxermotor m opposed-piston engine. Bordfliegerstaffel / squadron of carrier-based B.-Patrone / See Beobachtungspatrone. airplanes. Brakenstange / side rail (limber). Bordflugzeug n shipboard airplane. Bramo / name of a type of aircraft engine (abbr. Bordfunker m radio operator (Avn). of Brandenburgische Motorenwerke). Bordgerät n intercommunication telephone (Ap, Brand m fire; gangrene. Tk). Brandbinde / absorbent gauze treated with Bordgeräte npl aircraft equipment; aircraft bismuth for burns. instruments. Brandbombe / incendiary bomb. Bordlafette / gun mount on ship or airplane. Brandbombenbündel n cluster of incendiary Bordlartdefackel / landing flare (Avn). bombs. Bordmannschaft/ air crew. Brander m fire raft. Bord-Maschinengewehr n aircraft machine gun. Brandflasche/ frangible grenade, incendiary Bordmechaniker m flight engineer. bottle, "Molotov cocktail." Bordmonteur m aircraft mechanic; flight Brandgeschoß n incendiary bullet, incendiary engineer (Avn). projectile. Bordmunition / aircraft ammunition. Brandgranate/ incendiary shell. Bordnetz n aircraft wiring system (Elec): Brandhahn m distributor cock (of Ap fire Bordpeiler m radio compass, direction finder, extinguisher). direction-finder operator (Ap). Brandmasse / incendiary composition. Bordschütze m aerial gunner, gunner (Avn). Brandmeister m fire marshal. Bordsprechanlage / intercommunication system, Brandmittel n incendiary agent. interphone system (Ap, Tk). Brandmunition/ incendiary ammunition. Brandsatz m incendiary composition, incendiary Bremsgestänge n brake rod (MT). filling (Am). Bremsgitter n suppressor grid (Rad tube). Brandschott n fire wall (Ap). Bremshebelm brake level (G, MT); locking lever Brandschutz«, fire prevention, fire protection. (panoramic telescope). Brandspant m See Brandschott. Bremsklappe / landing flap, wing flap (Ap). Brandstoff m incendiary agent. Bremsklaue/ brake shoe (G-carriage wheel). Brand- und Asche-Taktik/ scorched earth tactics. Bremsklotz m brake shoe; chock, wheel block. Brandwirkung / incendiary effect. Bremskolben m recoil piston (G). Brandwunde / burn. Bremsleistung / brake horsepower. Bratling m soya-bean meat substitute. Bremslichts stop light (MT). Bratlingspulver n soya-bean flour. Bremsscheibe / brake drum. brauchbar serviceable, usable; practicable. Bremsspur/ skid mark (MT). Braunkohle / lignite. Bremsstrecke / stopping distance (MT); braking Braunsche Röhre cathode-ray tube. section (Ap catapult). Braunstein m manganese dioxide. Bremsträger m anchor pin (of brake shoes). Braunsteinbeutel m manganese dioxide Bremstritt m brake pedal. compartment (of Elec cell). Bremstrommel / brake drum. Brecheisen n See Brechstange. Bremsvorrichtung / recoil mechanism (G); brake Brechreiz m nausea. mechanism (MT). Brechstange / crowbar, pinch-bar. Bremsweg m stopping distance (MT). Breite / width. Bremswirkung / braking effect. Breitenausdehnung / extension in width (Tac). Bremszylinder m recoil cylinder (G); brake Breitenfeuer n distributed fire (R, MG); cylinder (MT). sweeping fire, traversing fire (MG). Brenndauer / burning rate, burning time (fuze). Breitenfeuer mit Tiefenfeuer traversing and Brennebene/ focal plane (Optics). searching fire (MG). Brennermotor m internal combustion engine. Breitengliederung / distribution, formation, or Brenngemisch n gasoline mixture. organization in width (Tac). Brenngeschwindigkeit / burning rate, rate of Breitengrad m degree of latitude. burning (fuze). Breitenhöhe/ meridian altitude (celestial Brennlängenschieber m corrector (fuze). navigation). Brennpunkt m focus (Optics). » Breitenkreis m parallel of latitude. Brennstoff m gasoline, fuel, Diesel fuel. Breitenstreuung / direction dispersion, deflection Brennstofflager n gasoline dump, fuel dump. dispersion (Ballistics). Brennstofftankwagen m gasoline tank truck. Breiten- und Tiefenfeuer n traversing and Brennstoffverbrauch m gasoline consumption, searching fire (MG). fuel consumption. Breitenziel n linear target. Brennstoffvorrat m gasoline supply, fuel supply. Breitkeil m inverted wedge formation (Tac). Brennweite/ focal distance (Optics). Breitseite/ flank (Tac); broadside (Nav). Brennzünder m powder-train fuze (shell); Breitspur/ wide gage (RR). igniting fuze, time fuze (hand grenade). Bremsarm m brake arm (G-carriage wheel Brennzünderschuß m time fire (Arty). brake). Bresche / breach. Bremsausgleich m brake equalization; brake Brett n board, panel. equalizer. Bretterbahn/ boardwalk, duckboard (trench). Bremsbacke / brake shoe. Bretterbock m plank trestle. Bremsband n brake band. Bretterstapel m plank crib (Bdg). Bremsbelag m "brake lining. Brettertafel/ plank floor (Bdg). Bremsbock m brake carrier (G carriage). Bretterteppich m plank flooring (rope Bdg). Bremsbuchse / brake bushing (recoil Brettstückmine/ duckboard mine, pressure-board mechanism). mine. Bremse / brake, buffer. Briefmarke/ postage stamp. Bremsfeder / brake release spring (MT). Brieftaube / carrier pigeon, homing pigeon, Bremsflüssigkeit / recoil oil (G) ; messenger pigeon. brake fluid (MT). Brieftaubenmeister m pigeoneer (Tech Sgt). Bremsfußhebel m brake pedal (MT). Brieftaubenpfleger m pigeoneer. Brieftaubenschlag m pigeon loft. Brückenpanzerkampfwagen m bridge-carrying Brieftaubenstelle / See Brieftaubenschlag. tank. Brigade / brigade. Brückenpfeiler m pile (Bdg). Brigadeführer m brigade commander. See also Brückenschlag m bridge construction, bridging. SS-Brigadeführer. Brückenskizze / bridge diagram. Brigadekommando n brigade headquarters. ' Brückenspitze/ open end of bridge under Brillenglassalbe / antidim compound (for gas construction. mask). Brückenstelle/ bridge site. brisant high-explosive. Brückenstrecke/ bay (Bdg). Brisanz / brisance, explosive effect. Brückenstützweite / span of bridge. Brisanzgranate / high-explosive shell. Brückentrupp m bridge-construction party. Brisanzschrapnell n high-explosive shrapnel. Brückenüberbau m See Brückenoberbau. Brisanzsprengstoff m detonating explosive. Brückenunterbau m foundation, substructure Brombenzylzyanid n brombenzylcya-nide (Bdg). (CWS). Brückenwiderlager n abutment (Bdg). Bromzyan n cyanogen bromide (CWS). Brünierung/ browning (anti-rust treatment or Brotbeutel m field bag, musette bag. coating on R or G barrel). Brotsatz m bread ration. Brunnen m well. Bruch m crack-up, crash (Avn); fraction (Math); Brustblatt n breast-collar body (pack saddle). fracture, rupture. Brustbohrer m hand drill. Bruchfestigkeit / breaking strength. Brustfallschirm m chest pack parachute. Bruchgrenze / point of rupture (Meeh). Brustfernsprecher m head and chest set (Tp). Bruchlandung / crash landing (Avn). Brustschild m shield (G). bruchsicher breakproof, shatterproof. Brustwehr / breastwork, parapet. Bruchstück n fragment. Brustwehrkrone / fire crest (trench). Brücke / bridge. Bruttotonnengehalt m gross tonnage (Nav). Brücke mit festen Stützen fixed bridge. B.-Stelle/ See Beobachtungsstelle. Brücke mit schwimmenden Stützen floating B-Stoffm bromaceton (CWS). bridge. Buchse / jack, socket (Rad); bushing. Brückenachse / bridge center line. Büchse/ box, can, canister; case; gas-mask Brückenbahn / bridge roadway. carrier; filter canister. Brückenbau m bridge construction; bridge Büchsenfilter m canister filter (gas mask). structure; bridging. Büchsenfleisch n canned meat. Brückenbaubataillon n bridge con* struction Büchsenkonserven fpl canned food* canned battalion. ration. Brückenbaugerät n bridge-building equipment. Buchsring m bushing (G). Brückenbelag m chess, planking (Bdg). Buchstabengruppe / code group (Sig C). Brückenbock m bridge trestle. Buchstabiertafel/ phonetic alphabet (Sig C). Brückenbogen m arch, span (Bdg). Bucht / inlet, creek, bay. Brückendamm m approach embankment (Bdg). Buchung / accounting. Brückenendwiderlager n abutment (Bdg). Bug m bow, front, nose (Ap, Nav, Tk). Brückenfahrbahn / See Brückenbahn. Bügel m trigger guard; stirrup. Brückenfahrzeug n bridge-carrying vehicle. Buggeschütz n bow gun, front gun (Tk). Brückengeländer re bridge railing. Bugkanzel/ forward gunner's compartment, nose Brückengerät n bridge equipage, turret, nose compartment (Ap). bridge equipment. Bugpanzer m front armor (Tk). Brückenglied n bay, section (Bdg). Bugradfahrgestell n tricycle landing gear (Ap). Brückenkolonne / bridge column, ponton train, Bugschütze m nose gunner, bow gunner, front bridge train. gunner (Ap, Tk). Brückenkommandant m bridge commander. Bugstandm nose-gun station (Ap). Brückenkopf m bridgehead. Buhne/ diversion dam (Engr). Brückenkopflinie / bridgehead line. Bullauge n porthole. Brückenkopfstellung / bridgehead position. Bumslandung / pancake landing, rough landing Brückenlinie / bridge center line. (slang). Brückenoberbau m superstructure (Bdg). Buna n buna (rubber). Bunareifen m buna tire (MT). Ch Rii uB dE). Bund m tie, lashing (Engr, Tp); league, alliance; Chef der Luftwehr chief of administrative and bunch (of keys, etc.). supply services of German Air Ministry. Bündeln bundle; cluster; package. Chef der Schnellen Truppen Chief of Mobile Bundesgenosse m ally. Troops (branch of Oberkommando des Heeres). Bunde und Knoten knots and ties. .See also Schnelle Truppen. Bunker m concrete emplacement, concrete Chef der Zivilverwaltung. chief of civil affairs shelter, pillbox, bunker, submarine pen. section at an army headquarters. Bunkeranlagen fpl group of bunkers (Ft). Chef des Generalstab (e)s Chief of Staff. Bunkerlinie / line of concrete emplacements and Chef des Heeres-Waffenamtes Chief of pillboxes. Ordnance. Bunkerstand m concrete emplacement. Chef des Transportwesens Chief of Bunkerstellung / position fortified with concrete Transportation (Tac, ER). emplacements and shelters. Chefveterinär m Chief of Veterinary Service. bunt varicolored, bright, dazzling; mixed, chemische Kampfstoffe chemical warfare confused. agents. bunt bemalt dazzle-painted (Cam). chemischer Krieg chemical warfare. bunte Lappen colored cloth garnish, garlands Chiffre / cipher. (Cam). chiffrieren encipher. Buntfarbenanstrich m camouflage painting, Chiffriermaschine / cipher device, converter (Sig dazzle painting. C). Buntkreuze npl colored cross markings (to Chiffrierung / encipherment. identify CWS "munitions). Chinin n quinine. Buntschießen n simultaneous or alternate Chirurg m surgeon. shelling with HE and Cml shells of different Chlorn chlorine (CWS). type. Chloraminw chloramine-T (CWS). Bürger m citizen. Chlorarsinkampfstoff m diphenyl-chlorarsine Bürgerkrieg m civil war. (CWS, abbr. Clark). Bursche m orderly. Chlorat-Sprengmittel n chlorate explosive. Bürste / brush. Chlorazetophenon n CN, chloraceto-phenone Bussole / compass; declinator (aiming circle). (CWS). Bussolengehäuse n compass case. Chlorazetophenon -Chlorpikrin-Lösung / Bussolenring m compass azimuth circle. chloracetophenone solution, CNS (CWS). Bussolenzug m compass traverse (Arty, Surv). Chlorcyan n cyanogen chloride (CWS). Bz. -Schuß m See Brennzünderschuß. Chlorgas n chlorine (CWS). Chlorkalk m calcium chloride, chloride of lime, C chlorinated lime, calcium bleach (CWS). Chlorkohlenoxyd n carbonylchloride, phosgene Calypsol n a cold-resistant grease. (CWS). Ce-Stoff m cyanogen bromide (CWS), Celsius Chlornatron n sodium hypochlorite. centigrade. Chlorpikrin n chlorpicrin (CWS). Cetenzahl / cetane rating (Diesel fuel). Chlorsulfonsaure / chlorsulfonic acid (CWS). Charakter m honorary rank carrying specific Chlorvinyldichlorarsin n lewisite (CWS). seniority but not the pay; character, quality, Cholmschild w, shield-shaped insignia awarded peculiarity; qualification (Law). to troops besieged at Kholm-on-Lovat. Charakterisierung/ conferment of honorary rank Christie-Panzerkraftwagen m Christie tank. as defined under Charakter. Chrom n chrome, chromium. Chausseewalze / road roller. Chronograph m chronograph. Chef m chief. Chronometer n chronometer. Chef der Heeresrüstung und Befehlshaber des Cirruswolke / cirrus cloud. Ersatzheeres Chief of Army Equipment and Clark I diphenylchlorarsine (CWS). Commander of Replacement Training Army Clark II diphenylcyanarsme (CWS). (Commander of rear echelon of Oberkommando Cletrac-Lenkgetriebe n Cleveland-tractor type of des Heeres, in charge of all non-operational steering mechanism. branches and whole basic Army structure) (abbr. Cyan-Chlorarsinkampfstoff m di- phenylcyanarsine (CWS). Deckelriegel tn cover-plate latch (MG). Cyan Clark See Cyan-Chlorarsinkampfstoff. Deckelsperre / cover-plate lock (MG). decken to cover, support (Tac). D Deckengurt m surcingle (harness). Deckenlicht n dome light, tonneau light (MT). Dach n roof. Deckenventilator TO ceiling ventilator (MT). Dachluke/ turret hatch (Tk). Decklandeflugzeug n deck-landing airplane. Dachpappe / roofing paper. Deckname m code name. daktyloskopieren to fingerprint. Deckplatte / casing, cover plate. Dammkörper m dam embankment. Deckung / cover, shelter (Ft); mask (Gunnery); Dämpfer m stabilizer (Ap); silencer, flash hider concealment (Tac). (Ord); damper (Tech). Deckungsfeuer n covering fire. Dampfmaschine / steam engine. Deckungsgraben TO cover trench, slit trench, Dampfrohrm steam tube (MG). shelter trench. Dämpfung/ damping (Elec, Rad). Deckungshöhe / height of mask (Arty). Dämpfungsfläche / stabilizing surface (Ap). Deckungsloch n foxhole. Dämpfungsflosse / tail turf ace (Ap). Deckungsspiegel TO trench periscope. Dampfwalze / steam roller. Deckungsstärke / strength of cover (Ft). Daten npl data Deckungstrupp TO support party, covering Daube / stave. party, covering detachment. Dauer / duration. Deckungstruppe / covering force. Dauerabzug m trigger for full-automatic fire Deckungswinkel m angle of site to mask (MG). (Ballistics). Dauerbefehl m standing order. Deckungswinkelmesser TO site-to-mask Dauerfährbetrieb TO permanent ferrying clinometer. operations. Deckvermögen n effective coverage (of smoke Dauerfestigkeit / fatigue strength, endurance screen). limit (Mech). Deckwort n _ code word. Dauerfeuer n full-automatic fire, Deckzeichen n code sign, code signal. automatic fire (MG, R); continuous fire, defilieren to pass in review. sustained fire. Degen m sword. Dauerfleisch n preserved meat. Degradation / demotion. Dauerleistung/ normal rating, continuous output degradieren to break, reduce in rank. (Mtr); feat of endurance. Dehnung/ lengthening, elongation; strain Dauerleitung/ permanent line (Tp). (Mech). Dauermarsch TO forced march. Deich TO dike. Dauerstörung / continuous interference (Rad). Deichsel / limber pole, wagon shaft. Dauerstrich m long dash (Tg). Deichselbolzen TO pole pin (limber). Dauerton TO continuous note (Rad). Deichselstütze/ pole prop (limber). Dauerunterkünfte fpl permanent billets. de justiert out of alinement. Dauerwirkung / lasting effect, permanent effect. Dekade / 10-day pay period. Daumen TO cam; thumb. demobilmachen demobilize. Daumenbreite / thumb width (range estimation). Demobilmachung / demobilization. Daumensprung TO thumb jump (method of Demolierung / demolition. range estimation). Denkmal n monument. Daumenwelle / camshaft. Desinfektionskammer / disinfecting chamber Dazwischensprechen n break-in procedure (Med). (Rad). Desinfektionsmittel n disinfectant. dechiffrieren decipher. Detektor TO detector (Rad and Radar). Deckanruf TO code call (Tp). Detonationsdruck m blast pressure. Deckblatt n change sheet (to be inserted in a deuten interpret, explain, indicate. manual). Deiitpatrone / indicator cartridge (for Ger Decke / casing, shoe (of a tire); ceiling (of a grenade pistol). room); blanket, cover, tarpaulin. Deutsche Industrie-Norm German Industrial Deckel m cover. Standard (abbr. DIN). Deutscher Gruß Nazi salute. Dienststellung / appointment. Deutsches Kreuz German Cross (decoration). Dienststempel TO official stamp. Dezimetergerät n microwave radio set. Dienstumschlag m official envelope. Diatomitschicht / diatomite layer ((/as filter) Dienstunfähiger TO noneffective, one who is (CWS). unfit for service. dicht compact, dense, leakproof, thick. Dienstvorschrift / service regulation; service Dichte / density; concentration (CWS). manual. Dichtemesser TO densimeter, aerometer. Dienstweg™, military channel (Adm). auf dem dichten to calk, pack, seal. Dienstweg through channels. Dichtigkeit/ density; impermeability. Dienstzweig m branch of the service. Dichtigkeitsmesser m densimeter, aerometer; Dieselkraftstoff m Diesel fuel. viscometer. Diesel-Lastwagen m Diesel truck. Dichtlinie/ sealing band (gas mask). Dieselmotor TO Diesel engine. Dichtrahmen TO sealing frame (gas mask). Dieselschlepper m Diesel tractor. Dichtring m binder ring (gas mask). diesig hazy (Met). Dichtung/ gasket; washer; insulation; packing. Diglykolnitrat-Blättchenpulver n di-glycolnitrate Dichtungsring TO sealing ring, washer. flake powder (abbr. Digl. Bl. P.). Dick See Äthyldichlorarsin. DIN See Deutsche Industrie-Norm. Dienst m duty, service, detail. außer Dienst Dina / See Divisionsnachrichtenabteilung. retired (abbr. a.D.). Dinafü m See Divisionsnachrichtenführer. Dienstalter n seniority. Diopter m diopter, alidade. Dienstaltersgrenze/ age limit. Diopterfaden m diopter hair (Optics). Dienstältester m senior officer. Diopterlineal n alidade ruler (aiming circle). Dienstanweisung / service regulations, list of Diopterschlitz m diopter slit (Optics). instructions. Diphenylaminchlorarsin n adamsite. Dienstanzug m service uniform. Diphenylchlorarsin n diphenylchlor-arsine Dienstausrüstung / service equipment. (CWS). Dienstbefehl m routine order. Dipolantenne / dipole antenna. Dienst bei der Truppe service with troops, Disziplin / discipline. field'duty. Disziplinarstrafe/ punishment for breach of Dienstbeschädigung / damage or injury discipline. occurring while in service. Disziplinarverfahren n disciplinary action. Dienstbescheinigung / certificate of service. Division / division. Diensteid«, oath of enlistment; oath of office. Divisionsarzt m division surgeon (generally with Diensteinteilung / duty roster. rank of Oberstarzt, colonel). Dienstentlassung / discharge without honor, Divisionsbataillon n divisional battalion dismissal. (provisional unit whose primary mission is dienstfähig fit for duty, fit for active service. counterattack). dienstfrei off duty. Divisionsbefehl TO division order, division Dienstgebrauch m service use, service tradition. combat order. nur für den Dienstgebrauch restricted (manuals, Divisionsbegleitkompanie / division escort etc.). company (for protection of Div Hq). Dienstgipfelhöhe / service ceiling (Avn). Divisionsfeldlazarett n division surgical hospital. Dienstgradm grade; rating (Nav). Divisionsgefechtsstand m division command Dienstgradabzeichen n grade chevron. post. Dienstgradherabsetzung / demotion. Divisionsintendant m See Intendant. Dienstgrad mit Patent permanent rank. Divisionskommando z.b.V. special dienstlich authorized, official. administrative division (consists of Dienstpflicht/ liability for service, obligation to Landesschützen Bus and GHQ troops in a serve. Wehrkreis). Dienstpflichtiger m one who is subject to Divisionsnachrichtenabteilung / division signal military service. battalion. Dienstplan m duty roster. Divisionsnachschubführer m chief of division Dienststelle / duty station, command supply services. headquarters, administrative center or office. Divisionsnachschubkolonne / division supply column. Doppelzünder m combination fuze. Divisionspanzerabwehrabteilung / division Dörrfleisch n dehydrated meat. antitank battalion. Dörrgemüse n dehydrated vegetables. Divisionspferdelazarett n division veterinary Dose / box, can. clearing station. Dosenbarometer n aneroid barometer. Divisionspferdepark m division remount depot. Dosenlibelle / box level. Divisionsstab m division headquarters or Drache(n) m kite. headquarters personnel.. Drachenballon m kite balloon. Divisionsstammleitung / division trunk line (axis Draggre / grapnel. of Sig Com). Draht m wire. Dixolw an antifreeze solution. Drahtbund n wire-cable lashing. Docht m wick. Drahteinzäunung / wire inclosure. Dockanlagen fpl dock installations. Drahtgabel / wire pike (Tp construction). Dolch m dagger. Drahtgeflecht n wire netting. Dollbord n gunwale (rowboat). Drahthindernis n protective wire, wire Dolmetscher m interpreter, translator. entanglement. Doppelanschnitt m two-station pilot-balloon Drahtigel m gooseberry (obstacle). spotting (Met). Drahtleitung / wire line (Tp). Doppelbereifung / double tires, dual tires (MT). Drahtmatte / wire mesh mat. Doppelbetriebsschaltung / composite connection Drahtnachrichtenmittel n means of wire (Tp). communication. Doppeldecker m biplane. Drahtnachrichtennetz n wire net, wire system Doppelfernglas n field glass, binocular. (Sig C). Doppelfernrohr n See Doppelfern-glas. Drahtnetz n wire net, wire mesh. Doppelflügel m "double wing" (wing with Drahtnetz zum Tarnen chicken wire (Cam). double ailerons and flaps). Drahtrohr n wire-wound gun barrel. Doppelglas n See Doppelfernglas. Drahtrolle / wire roll, concertina, wire-roll Doppellafette / two-barreled mount. entanglement. doppelläufig double-barreled. Drahtschere / "wire cutters. Doppelleitung / metallic circuit (Tp). Drahtschleife / wire winding, wire turn, wire Doppelposten m double sentry. loop (Elec). Doppelpropeller m coaxial contra-rotating Drahtschlinge / wire snare, trip wire. propellers (Ap). Drantseil n wire cable. Doppelreihe / column of twos, double file. "In Dralitseilhindernis n cable block, wire-cable Doppelreihe, angetreten!" "In column of twos, obstacle. fall in!" Drahtspirale / spiral wire, helical wire. Doppelringtrensengebiß n double-ring snaffle Drahtstraße / metal mesh road, wire mesh road. bit. Drahttelegraphie / wire telegraphy. Doppelringvisier n double ring sight. Drahttelephonie / wire telephony. Doppelschieber in double slide (plotting Drahtverbindung / wire circuit, wire protractor). communication, connecting wire, wire Doppelschraubenrichtmaschine twin-screw connection (Tg, Tp). elevating mechanism (G). Drahtverhau m wire entanglement. Doppelschritt m stride (2 paces). Drahtwalze / reinforced concertina roll. Doppelseitensteuer n twin rudders (Ap). Drahtzange / pliers (for handling wire). Doppelsprechen n phantoming (Tp). Drahtzaun m double-apron entanglement, Doppelsprechschaltung / phantom circuit (Tp). double-apron fence, wire fence. Doppelsprengkabel n two-conductor firing wire Drahtzug in .flexible steel cable (Ap). (demolitions). Drall m rifling, twist (Ord); spin (of a Doppelstecker m two-way plug (Tp, Rad). projectile). Doppelsternmotor m double-row radial engine. Drallabweichung / drift (due to spin of Doppelsteuerung / dual controls (Ap). projectile), Doppelumfassung / double envelopment (Tac). Draliänge / length of rifling (Ord). Doppelverkehr m two-way communication, two- Drallwinkel m angle of twist (rifling). way traffic. Drallwirkung / twist effect of slipstream (Avn). Drallzüge mpl grooves (rifling). Dreielektrodenröhre / triode tube. Draufgängertum n audacity, daring. Dreiergemisch n triple mixture (gasoline 50%, Drauflosfahrt / headlong movement (MT, Tk). benzol 40%, alcohol 10%). Dreiibank / lathe. Dreifachzünder m combination fuze Drehbewegung / rotation (of projectile). (superquick, delay and time). Drehbolzen m pivot pin. Dreiflügelschraube / three-bladed propeller Dreher m lathe operator. (Ap). Drehflügelflugzeug n rotor airplane. Dreifuß m tripod. Drehgestell n truck (RR car); turntable. Dreifußaufsatzstück n tripod extension piece Drehgriff m control grip (Mtcl). (MG). Drehkolbenpumpe / port-control fuel-injection Dreiganggetriebe n three-speed transmission pump (Diesel engine). (MT). Drehkondensator m variable capacitor, variable dreigliedrige Division triangular division. condenser. Dreipolröhre / triode tube (Rad). Drehkranz m circular track (MG mount). Dreipunktlandung / normal landing, three-point Drehkuppel / revolving turret. landing (Avn). Drehlichtscheinwerfer m revolving searchlight, Dreipunktschaltung / Hartley oscillator (Rad). revolving beacon light. Dreiradfahrgestell n tricycle landing gear (Ap). Drehlichtsignal n revolving beacon. Dreireihenstandmotor m three-bank upright Drehmoment n torque. engine. Drehpunkt m pivot, fulcrum. Dreiwegehahn m three-way selector cock. Drehrahmenantenne / rotating loop antenna. Drillich m denim (also spelled Drilch). Drehring m racer (AA gun). Drillichanzug- m fatigue uniform, work uniform. Drehscheibenlafette / turntable gun carriage. Drillstab m torsion rod (MT). Drehschemellenkung / fifth-wheel steering. dringend urgent. Drehschieber m rotor-type valve (Mtr). Dringlichkeitsliste / priority list. Drehschwingung / torsional vibration. Dringlichkeitszeichen n urgent signal (Sig Drehsinn m direction of rotation. Com). Drehspule / moving coil (Elec). DRK-Helfer m German Red Cross attendant. Drehspulinstrument n moving coil instrument DRK-Helferin / German Red Cross nurse (Elec). apprentice. Drehstabfeder / torsion-rod spring (MT). DRK-Schwester / German Red Cross nurse. Drehstrom m three-phase alternating current. DRK-Schwesternhelferin / German Red Cross Drehturm m revolving turret. junior nurse, nurse's aid. Drehzahl / number of revolutions, rpm. Drohung / threat. Drehzahlmesser m tachometer. Drossel / throttle (Mtr). Drehzahlregler m governor (Mtr). Drosselgriff m throttle grip. Drehzahlschwankung / rpm fluctuations (Mtr). Drosselhebel m throttle lever. Drehzapfen m pivot. Drosselklappe / throttle valve. Dreiachser m six-wheel vehicle. Drosselklappenwelle / throttle shaft. Dreibein n tripod. Drosselrinne / jugular groove (horse). Dreibeinlafette / tripod mount. Drosselspule / choke coil (Elec). Dreibeinmast m tripod mast. Drosselung / choking, throttling. Dreiblattverstellschraube / three-blade Druck m pressure. controllable propeller (Ap). Druckänderung / pressure change (Met). Dreibock m tripod cable support. Druckausgleicher m pressure equalizer. Dreieck n triangle. Druckbohlenmine / pressure-plank minei Dreieckbalkensperre / triangular timber obstacle. Druckbrettmine / pressure-board mine. Dreieckrechner m computer (circular slide rule drucken to print. for air navigation). drücken to press, push; to push control stick or Dreiecksaufnahme / triangulation (Surv). wheel forward (Av). Dreieckschaltung / delta connection (Elec). Drücker n thumb nut (sight); trigger. Dreieckzielen" n sighting-triangle aiming Druckgurt m compression chord (truss). exercise (Gunnery); triangle exercise (R Druckkabine / pressure cabin (Ap). practice). Druckknopf m pushbutton; snap, snap fastener. Druckleitung / pressure line. Durchgangsbahnhof m through station (RR). Druckluft / compressed air. Durchgangsfernspruch m long-distance Druckluftbremse / air brake. telephone call. Drucklufterzeuger m air compressor. Durchgangslager n PW transit canjp (abbr. Drucklufthammer m pneumatic hammer. DulagJ. Druckluft-Niethammer m pneumatic riveter. Durchgangslager Luftwaffe PW transit camp for Druckluftramme / pneumatic pile driver. Air Forces person-nel (abbr. DulagluftJ. Druckmesser in pressure gage. durchgeben to transmit (Sig C). Drucknase / trigger cam (R). Durchgriff m reciprocal of amplification factor Druckplatte / pressure plate (clutch). in percent (Rad). Druckpunkt in pressure point. Durchhang m sag. Druckpunkt nehmen to take up the slack (of the Durchhängen n droop (Mech). trigger). durchkrümmen to squeeze (the trigger). Druckraum m surge chamber. Durchlaß m culvert, passage, conduit, opening. Druckregler m pressure regulator. durchladen to load (a magazine or belt). Druckschmierung / pressure lubrication. Durchlauf gleis n through track (RR). Druckschraube / pusher propeller (Ap). durchlöchern pierce. Druckschrauber m pusher airplane. Durchmesser m diameter. Druckseite / pressure side, pressure surface (Ap durchpausen to trace (a map, etc.). wing). Durchpunkt m point at which trajectory Druckstelle / pressure point. intersects plane of aerial target perpendicular to Druckstempel m pressure plug (Arty). line of sighting. Druckstück n contact piece on trigger (R). durchsacken to drop, to do a power stall, to sink, Drucktaster, m sending key. to pancake (Avn). Druckumlaufschmierung / See Durchsackgeschwindigkeit / critical speed, Druckschmierung. stalling speed (Avn). Druckvorschrift / Field Regulations, Field durchsagen to pass the word along. Manual (abbr. Dv.). Durchschlag m carbon copy (typed); drift pin. Druckzerstäuber m pressure spray gun (CWS). Durchschläger m punch, drift (tool). Druckzünder m pressure firing device, pressure Durchschlagskraft / penetration, force of igniter, push igniter (LM). penetration (Am). Druckzylinder m master cylinder (hydraulic durchschmelzen to burn out (Elec fuse). brake). Durchschnitt m average, mean; cross section. Dschungel / jungle. Durchschnittsleistung / average performance. D-Stoff m dimethylsulfate (CWS). Durchschnittspanzerstärke / average thickness of Dübel m lug (G). armor (Tk). Ducht / crosspiece, thwart (boat or Pon). Durchschreibeblock m carbon-copy pad. Dücker m sluice pipe. Durchschrift / carbon copy (written). Dulag See Durchgangslager. durchsichtig transparent. Dulagluft See Durchgangslager Luftwaffe. Durchstich n cut (Engr, RR). Dumdum-Geschoß n dumdum bullet. Durchstoß m penetration by assault. Dunkelheit / darkness. durchstoßen pierce, penetrate; fly through (a Dunkelkammer / darkroom. layer of clouds). Dunnit n dunnite (Am). durchsuchen to search. Dunst m haze, vapor. Durchtrittsöffnung / cutaway (for ejected Durchbiegung / deflection (of a beam or girder). cartridge cases). durchbrechen to break through, pierce. durchwaten to ford. durchbrennen to burn out (Elec fuse). durchziehen to pull out (dive bombing). Durchbruch m break-through (Tac). Dusche / shower bath. "Durchdecken!" "Dress and Cover!" Düse / injector, jet, nozzle; vent (rocket). durchdrehen to pull (a propeller) through. Düsenkorrektor m mixture control. Durchführung / gland (Bin); carrying out, Dynamomaschine / dynamo, generator. execution. Dynastart m starter-generator. Durchgabe / transmission (of Rad messages, etc.). E Einbaufähre / construction float (Big). Echolot n sonic altimeter, sound-ranging Einbehaltung / detention (of pay, etc.). . ' altimeter (Avn); fathometer, echo depth sounder Einbeinfahrgestell n landing gear with individual (Nav). cantilever legs (Ap). Eckplatte / gusset. einberufen to induct into the armed forces, to Edelgas n rare gas. call to the colors, to order to report for active Edisonsammler m Edison storage battery. duty. See Einberufung. . Edler m knight, noble. Ehre / honor. Einberufung / call to the colors (corresponds Ehrenbezeigungen bei Beerdigung graveside roughly to US induction, and is followed by service (Mil funeral). Einstellung, assignment to a unit). Ehrenbezeugung / salute. Einberufungsbefehl m order to report for active Ehrengeleit n escort of honor. duty. Ehrenparade / dress parade. Einberufungskarte / notice of induction. Ehrenposten m guard of honor. Einberufungsort TO induction station. Ehrenrang m honorary rank. Einblick TO view into (enemy positions, etc.); Ehrenrat TO court of honor. insight; eyepiece (Optics). Ehrensalve / volley (at burials). Einblicklinse / eyepiece lens (Optics). Ehrensold m award. Einblickrohr n eyepiece tube. Ehrenwache / guard of honor, honor guard. Einblickstutzen TO eyepiece mount. Ehrenwort n parole, word of honor. Einbruch m penetration (Tac). Ehrenzeichen n decoration. Einbruchsfeuer n assault fire. eichen calibrate. Einbruchsfront / frontage of penetration (Tac); Eichenlaub n oak leaf cluster. cold front (Met). Eichstrich m measuring line, graduation. Einbruchstelle / breach, point of penetration, Eichung / calibration, adjustment. point chosen for penetration (Tac). Eierhandgranate / egg-shaped hand grenade, Einbuchtung / dent in the enemy's line, salient "pineapple" hand grenade. (Tac). Eigenfrequenz / natural frequency (Rad). Eindecker TO monoplane. Eigengeschwindigkeit / indicated air speed Eindeckung / cover (Ft). (Avn). eindringen infiltrate, penetrate. Eigengewicht n empty weight. Eindringungstiefe / depth of penetration or eigenmächtig on one's own authority, infiltration (Tac). unauthorized. Eineinhalbdecker m sesquiplane. eigenmächtige Entfernung absence without Einerzelt n one-man shelter tent, pup tent. leave. Einfachanschnitt m single-station pilou-balloon Eigenpeilung / direction finding by taking spotting (Met). bearings from an aircraft on two or more radio Einfachleitung / ground-return circuit (Tp). stations. einfädeln to thread (a needle); to join a march Eigenschaft / quality, characteristic, property. column, to get into line. Eigenschatten in shadow on object (as einfahren to float bridge-sections into place; to distinguished from shadow cast by the object) break in (a horse, etc.); to harness; to drive in. (Cam). Einfahrgleis n incoming track (RR). Eigenschwingung / natural oscillation (Rad). Einfallwinkel TO angle of incidence. Eigentum n property. einfetten to grease, lubricate. Eigenverständigung / interphone (Ap); einfliegen to penetrate (air attack tactics); make intravehicular communication (Tk). a test flight. Eignungsprüfung / aptitude test. Einflieger TO test pilot. Eihandgranate / See Eierhandgranate. Einfliegerei / aircraft-testing department. Eimer m bucket. Einfluchten n marking out (in fixing the "Ein!" "Contact!" (Avn). azimuth) (Surv). Einankerumformer TO dynamotor. Einflug m penetration (air attack tactics); Einatemventil n inlet valve (gas mask, oxygen approach flight (Avn); approach of a target breathing apparatus). (AWS). Einbahnstraße / one-way road or street. Einfluggenehmigung / traffic-control clearance Einbahnverkehr m one-way traffic (MT). (Avn). Einflugsmeldung / report of approaching target Einkipptrieb m leveling mechanism (Mart). (AWS). Einkleidungsbeihilfe / clothing money Einflugzeichen n "come in" signal (Inst landing). allowance. Einflüsse mpl See besondere und Einkreisempfänger m receiver with one resonant Witterungseinflüsse. circuit (Rad). einführen introduce, initiate, lead in. Einkreisung / encirclement. Einfuhrhafen m port of entry. Einkreisungsmanb'ver n encircling maneuver. Einführungsdraht m. lead-in (Rad). Einkreisungsschlacht / battle of encirclement Einfüllstutzen m oil-filling plug {recoil (Tac). mechanism); filler neck (of gasoline or oil tank). Einkreisungsversuch m attempted encirclement. eingabeln to bracket (Arty). einkuppeln engage, thrown in (the clu+ch). Eingabelung / bracket, bracketing. einladen to load, entrain, entruck, etc. Eingang m entrance. Einladeübersicht / entraining table, entrucking Eingangswerte mpl initial data (AAA). table. Eingangszündung / priming charge. Einlaß m inlet, intake. eingesehen exposed to observation Einlaßkanal in intake line (Mtr). (emplacement, trench, etc.). Einlaßventil n intake valve (Mtr). Eingitterröhre / single-grid tube, triode (Rad). Einlaßventilkammer / intake-valve chamber eingleisig single-track. (Mtr). eingliedern assign; incorporate, make an organic einläufig single-barreled. part of; classify. Einiegerohr n liner, subcaliber tube (Ord). Eingliederung / assignment; incorporation, einleiten begin, introduce, initiate, commence. organic arrangement; classification. einleitendes Gefecht preliminary action or eingraben dig in, entrench; bury. engagement. Eingreifdivision / reserve division. einmessen to survey (Arty). eingreifen intervene, come to the aid of, take a Einnahme / capture, occupation, seizure (of a hand in; to catch, mesh, engage. locality); reception, acceptance (of equipment, einhängen suspend (a bomb). Ord, etc.); receipts (money, etc.). Einheit / unit, element (Tac). kleinste taktische Einnahmeschein m receipt. Einheit basic tactical unit. einnebeln to blanket, to lay a smoke screen. Einheitsführer m commander of a unit. einölen to oil, lubricate. Einheitsgeschütz m dual-purpose gun. einpeilen take a radio bearing. Einheitsgewicht n specific gravity. Einpolluftleiter m Marconi antenna, quarter- Einheitsgranate / combination high-explosive wave vertical antenna. and shrapnel shell. einrasten engage; lock; ram home; snap shut; Einheitskanister m standard gasoline container, catch. unit container. einrichten adjust (fire, etc.); orient (a map); Einheitsmaß n unit of measurement. prepare, improve (a position); install; furnish, Einheitsmunition / fixed ammunition. equip. Einheitsmunitionsziig m ammunition train Einrichten einer Karte orientation of a map. carrying only one type and caliber of Einrichten einer Stellung preparation or ammunition (RR). improvement of a position. Einheitsmütze / regulation field cap (replaces the Einrichtung / installation; organization, Feldmütze,). establishment; adjustment; arrangement; device; Einheitsprinzip n unit principle (Ger Mil orientation. doctrine providing maximum independence and Einrumpfflugzeug n single-fuselage airplane. self-sufficiency for each unit). Einsatz m commitment, employment; mission; Einheitswaffe / dual-purpose weapon. operation, action; effort; insertion; duty; sortie Einheitszeit / standard time. (Aim). bei besonderem Einsatz on active duty; Einheitszünder m combination fuze, standard during special commitment (in time of war or fuze (Am). national emergency). einholen overtake, collect, bring in; haal down. Einsatzbereitschaft / aggressiveness, initiative, einigeln take up a position of all-around defense. readiness for action. einkesseln to encircle, trap, pocket. Einsatzbesprechung / orders conference, Einkesselung / encirclement. "briefing" (Avn). einsatzfähig available for assignment, Einsteigöffnung / manhole. commitment or employment. einstellbare Luftschraube adjustable propeller Einsatz fliegen to fly a sortie (Avn). (Ap). Einsatzhafen m home field (Avn). einstellen tune in (Rad); to dial (Tp); adjust, set Einsatzhafenkommandantur / operational (a fuze, etc.); cease (fire, etc.). airdrome command (sub-division of Einstellhülse / adjustable holder (panoramic Lufthafenbereichkomman-dantur). telescope). Einsatzort m locality to be occupied, area where Einstellmarke / index; adjustable marker. units are to be sent into action. Einstellmutter / adjustment nut, regulating nut. Einsatzraum m operational area. Einstellring m adjusting ring (fuze). Einsatztopf m filter-element container (gas Einstellung / adjustment, setting; cessation. See mask). also Einberufung. Einschaltung / switching on, throwing into gear. Einstellvorrichtung / adjustment device, setting einschanzen dig in, entrench. device. Einscheibenkupplung / single-plate clutch (MT). Einstellwinkel m angle of wing setting, angle of Einschießen n adjustment fire, trial fire (Arty). incidence. Einschießen mit hohen Sprengpunkten high- Einstiegklappe / hatch cover (Ap). burst ranging. Einstiegluke f hatch (Ap). Einschießen nach der Länge range adjustment. einstöpseln plug in (Rad, Tp). Einschießpunkt m adjusting point (adjustment einstürzen to qave in. fire). einteilen graduate (into degrees, etc.); to divide, Einschießziel n adjustment target (Arty). classify, separate into groups. Einschiffung / embarkation. Einteilung / classification; scale; graduation, Einschlag m impact, strike (Arty); toe-in (MT). division (into degrees or units). Einschlagsgarbe / sheaf of fire at point of eintreffen arrive. impact, shot group, shot pattern (Arty). Eintreffzeit / arrival time. Einschlagsgruppe / shot group, shot pattern (of a Einweiser m guide. volley). Einweisungskommando m party of guides. Einschleifen einer Leitung connecting a line into Einwohnerschaft / population, inhabitants. a telephone circuit. Einzäunung / enclosure, stockade, compound einschneiden to intersect, to take cross bearings. (PW). Einschneiden auf Richtungslinie point Einzelabfederung / independent suspension (of determination along an orienting line (Surv). wheels). Einschneiden nach drei Punkten three-point Einzelabwurf in individual release, single resection (Surv). release (Bombing). Einschnitt in cut (Engr, RR). Einzelaufhängung / independent suspension (of Einschuß m hit. wheels). einschwenken to pivot (Tac, drill). seitlich Einzelausbildung / individual training. einschwenken to pivot to the left or right, to fan Einzelbefehl m fragmentary order, extract order out (Tac). (Tac). einsetzen to commit, employ, insert. Einzelfeuer n single-shot fire, semiautomatic fire einsickern infiltrate (Tac). (MG). Einsitzer m single-seater airplane. Einzelhaft / solitary confinement. einspielen bring into play, throw in, engage, Einzelkrad n solo motorcycle. actuate. Einzellader m single loader, single-shot weapon. Einspielen der Libellen leveling, cross-leveling Einzelschnittverfahren n single-intersection (Arty). method (target location in FR). Einsprache / mouthpiece (Tp). Einzelschuß in single shot, single round. einspringender Winkel reentrant. Einzelschutz m individual protection. Einspritzdüse / fuel injector, injection nozzle Einzelsprünge mpl bounds (method of (Mtr). advancing). Einspritzpumpe / injection pump. Einzelwurf m individual release, Einspruch TO challenge. single release (Bombing). Einstecklauf m subcaliber tube. Einzelziel n point target (Bombing). Einsteigluke / entrance hatch (Tk). einziehbar retractable (landing gear, etc.). einziehen draw in, retract; withdraw (a sentry); Ekrasit n ecrasite (explosive). conscript, draft (recruits) ; confiscate. E-Latte / aiming stake, aiming post Einziehfahrgestell n retractable landing gear (E=Entfernung, range). (Ap). Elektrizitätszähler m electric meter. - Elektrode / Eisansatz m accumulation of ice. electrode; grounded electrode (spark plug). Eisbrecher m ice apron (Bdg). Elektrodenröhre / radio tube. Eisenbahn / railroad, railway. Elektromechaniker m electrician. Eisenbahnanlage / railroad installation. Elektron n electron; trade name of a magnesium- Eisenbahnaufmarsch in strategic concentration aluminum alloy. by rail. Elektronbrandbombe / electron incendiary Eisenbahnbatterie / railway artillery battery. bomb. Eisenbahnbaubataillon n railway construction Elektrotechniker m electrical engineer. ' Element battalion. n cell, element (Elec). Eisenbahnbeförderung / transportation by rail. Elementbecher m cell container (Elec). Eisenbahnbetrieb m railway traffic; railway Elementekühler m cellular-type radiator (MT). operation. Elementprüfer m battery tester (Elec). Eisenbahnbetriebskompanie / railway operating Ellbogen m elbow. company. E.Meßgerät n See Entfernungsmeßgerät. Eisenbahnendpunkt m railway terminal, E.Meßmann m See Entfernungsmeßmann. railhead. E.Messer m See Entfernungsmesser. Eiseiibahnflak / railway antiaircraft gun; railway Emfang m receipt, reception. antiaircraft artillery. Empfänger m indicator (follow-the-pointer Eisenbahngeleise n railroad track. mechanism of AA gun); indicator (fuze setter); Eisenbahngeschütz n railway gun. receiver, receiving set (Rad); data receiver, Eisenbahnhaubitze / railway howitzer. indicator-regulator (data transmission system of Eisenbahnkesselwagen in tank car (RR). A A gun). Eisenbahnklaue / spur track. Empfangsapparatur / receiver chassis, receiving Eisenbahnknotenpunkt m railway center, railway equipment (Rad). junction. Empfangsberechtigter m beneficiary. Eisenbahnküchenwagen m kitchen car (RR). Empfangsbescheinigung / See Empfangsschein. Eisenbahnnachschublinie / railway supply line. Empfangsbestätigung / acknowledgment of Eisenbahnpanzerzug m armored train (RR). receipt (Sig C). Eisenbahn-Pfeilerbaukompanie / railway pile- Empfangslautstärke / volume of reception (Rad). driving or pier-building company (Mil). Empfangsschaltung / receiver circuit (Rad). Eisenbahnpioniere mpl railway engineer troops. Empfangsschein m receipt form. Eisenbahnstellwerk n railway signal tower, Empfangswelle / receiving frequency (Rad). switch control room. Empfangszone / reception zone (Rad). Eisenbahntankstelle / gasoline and lubricant empfindlich sensitive. railhead, bulk reduction point. empfindlicher Aufschlagzünder superquick Eisenbahntransportfolge / railway transportation impact fuze. timetable. empfindlicher Kopfzünder allways fuze. Eisenbahntruppen fpl railway operating troops. empfindlicher Zünder superquick fuze. Eisenbahnwagen m railway car. Endauflager n abutment (Bdg). Eisenbeton m reinforced concrete, ferro- Endbahnhof m railhead, terminal. concrete. Enddrall m terminal twist (Ord). Eisenblech n sheet iron. Endgeschwindigkeit / terminal velocity. Eiseneinlage / iron reinforcement (in ferro- Endmontage / final assembly. concrete). Endverstärker m terminal repeater (Tp); final Eisenkern m iron core (Elec). amplifier, power amplifier (Rad). Eisenwalze / iron roller (mine clearance). Endziel n final objective. eiserne Portion emergency ration (for Pers). Energieleitung / feeder cable (Elec). eiserne Ration emergency ration (for animals). Energienachfuhr / additional supply of power Eisernes Kreuz Iron Cross (decoration). (Elec). Eisregen m sleet. Energieverlust m power loss (Elec, Rad). Eissporn m ice spade (trail spade). Energievorrat m power supply. Enge / defile (Tac). company. Engländer m Englishman; monkey wrench. Entgiftungskraftwagen TO decontamination Engpaß m bottleneck, defile. truck. entblößen uncover (Tac). Entgiftungsmittel n decontamination agent. Ente / duck; canard airplane. Entgiftungspflug m decontamination plow. Enteiser m de-icer (Ap). Entgiftungsplatz m decontamination point. Enteisungsanlage / de-icer system, ice- Entgiftungsstoff m decontamination agent. eliminating system (Ap). Entgiftungstrommel / perforated Enteisungsgerät n de-icer (Ap). decontamination drum. fahrbare Enteisungmittel n anti-icer solution. Entgiftungstrommel decontamination cart. Entenflugzeug n canard airplane. Entgiftungstrupp m decontamination squad. entfalten develop (a route column, etc.); unfold. entheben relieve (of a command, etc.). entfalteter Anmarsch advance in developed entkeimen sterilize. formation (Tac). entkohlen decarbonize. Entfaltung / development (followed by entkupfern decopper. Entwicklung, deployment). entladen unload, empty; discharge. Entfaltung aus dem Marsch development from Entladestab m unloading staff (harbor). march column. Entladung / to discharge (Am, Elec, etc.). Entfaltungszeit / parachute opening time. Entladungsstoß' m discharge surge (Elec). Entfernung / range, distance; removal; departure. entlassen to dismiss, discharge; release ; mittlere Entfernung medium range (up to 800 disband, demobilize. m). nächste Entfernung close range- (up to 100 Entlassung / discharge; dismissal; release. m). nahe Entfernung Entlassung auf Ehrenwort release on parole, close range (up to WO m). weite Entfernung home parole. long range (beyond 800 m). Entlassungsjahrgang m age class due for Entfernungsermittlung / range determination. discharge. Entfernungsgerät n range finder. Entlassungsschein m certificate of discharge. Entfernungslineal n range ruler (Arty). Entlassungsstelle / demobilization center, Entfernungsmarke / range indicator (practice discharge center. firing). entlasten relieve (of pressure). Entfernungsmeßgerät n range-finder, altimeter, Entlastung / relief (of pressure). height-finder (AAA). Entlastungsangriff m relief attack (made to Entfernungsmeßmann m range-finder operator; relieve enemy pressure elsewhere). height-finder sergeant (AAA). entlaufen to escape. Entfernungsmeßmann zur Seitenbeobachtung entlausen delouse. lateral tracker (AAA). Entlausungsanstalt / delousing station. Entfernungsmesser m range-finder; range-finder entlüften ventilate; bleed (recoil mechanism). operator; height-finder sergeant (AAA). Entlüfter m ventilator. Entfernungsschätzen n range estimation. Entlüftungsstutzen m breather (Mtr). Entfernungsteilung / range scale. Entmagnetisierung / de-gaussing. Entfernungstrommel / range knob (G). entrollen to unfurl or uncase (a flag). Entfernungsunterschied m range difference. Entsatz m relief (of a fortress, etc.). Entfernungsvorhalt m linear difference between Entschädigung / compensation, reimbursement, present slant range (at instant of range allowance, recoupment. determination) and future slant range (AAA). entschärfen disarm (Am). Entfettung / degreasing. Entscheidung / decision. Entgasung / degassing. Entscheidungsgefecht n decisive action, decisive entgegenwirken counteract, act against, work battle (Tac). against. Entschluß TO decision (Tac). Entgiftung / decontamination. Entschlußfassung / formulation of decision (s). Entgiftungsabteilung / decontamination Entschlußkraft / power of decision. battalion. entschlüsseln decode, decryptograph. Entgiftungsdienst m decontamination service. entsenden to dispatch, send off. Entgiftungsgerät n decontamination apparatus. entsetzen relieve (a fortress, etc.); be terrified; Entgiftungskompanie / decontamination relieve (of a command). Entsetzung / relief (of a fortress, etc.). Erdgegner in hostile ground force. entseuchen disinfect. Erdgleiche / ground level (Ft). Entseuchungsgerät n disinfestor. Erdgrube / borrow pit. Entseuchungsmittel n disinfecting agent. Erdhörer m geophone. Entseuchungsschrank m disinfecting chamber. Erdkabel n underground cable or wire (Tp). entsichern to disengage or release the safety Erdkriimmungslineal n altitude-correction ruler. (SA, R, etc.); to arm or activate (a mine, bomb, Erdleitung / ground, ground lead (Elec). etc.). Erdleitungsdraht m ground wire (Elec). Entsicherungsflügel m arming vane (bomb). Erdleitungsrohr n ground pipe, underground entspannen to uncock; to relieve tension. pipe. Entstaubung / dust filtering (MT). Erdmine / land mine. Entstörkappe / ignition shield (over spark plug). Erdöl n petroleum. Entstörung / interference elimination (Rad). Erdortung / pilotage (Air Navigation). enttarnen remove camouflage. erdrosseln to throttle, strangle. entwaffnen disarm. Erdrückleitung / ground-return circuit (Tp). Entwarnung / "all clear" signal. Erdschluß m ground leak, ground short (Elec). Entwässerungsgraben m drainage ditch. Erdschwere / gravitation, gravity. Entweichen n escape, evasion. Erdsporn in trail spade (G). Entwesung / sterilization. Erdstecker m grounding rod (Elec). entwickeln deploy (Tac); develop (Photo); Erdtelegraphieverbindung / ground-return generate (smoke, etc.). telegraph circuit. Entwicklung / deployment (follows Entfaltung, Erdtruppen fpl ground forces. development); development (Photo); generation Erdung / ground, grounding (Elec). (of smoke, etc.). Erdvergleichsziel n auxiliary ground target Entwurf m sketch, outline; plan, scheme. (Arty). Entzerrer m balancing network (Rad, Tp). Erdvermessung / topographic survey. Entzerrung f rectification, restitution (aerial Erdwinde / winch (for Bin). Photo); correction, compensation (of frequency Erdzielbeschuß m firing against response, Rad, Tp). ground targets (AAA). Entzerrungsgerät n rectifying camera (aerial Erdzuleitung / ground lead (Elec). Photo). Ergänzung / supplement, replacement (s), entziehen remove, withdraw, deprive. sich reserve (s); completion, rounding out, bringing entziehen avoid, evade, disengage (Tac). to full strength. entziffern decipher, decryptograph. Ergänzungsbedarf in deficiency, shortage, Entzifferung / deciphering. replacement requirements. entzurren unlock, unclamp. Ergänzungsgruppe / replacement training group Episkop n reflecting projector, episcope. (Air Force group composed of 2 or more erbeuten to capture (materiel). Ergänzungsstaffeln). Erdanschluß m ground connection (Elec). Ergänzungsstaffel / See Ergänzungsgruppe. Erdarbeit / excavation work; earthwork (Ft). Ergänzungsstelle / replacement center. Erdartillerie f artillery used against ground ergeben, sich to surrender, capitulate. targets fas distinguished from A A A). Ergebnis n result; score. Erdaufklärung / ground reconnaissance (Tac). Erhebungswinkel m quadrant angle (Surv). Erdbeobachtung / ground observation. Erhöhung / quadrant elevation (Gunnery). Erdbeschuß m anti-aircraft fire (as seen from Erhöhungsskala / elevation scale (G, MG). target). Erhöhungswinkel m quadrant angle of elevation Erdbildmessung / phototopography. (Gunnery). Erde / earth, soil; ground (Elec). Erholungsurlaub m leave; arrest, imprisonment Erdei See Erdeinschießziel. (slang). Erdeinschießziel n ground adjustment target Erinnerungsmedaille / campaign medal. (Gunnery). erkämpfen to force (a crossing, etc.). erden to ground (Elec). Erkennungsmarke / identification tag, "dog tag." Erder m ground (Elec). Erkennungsmunition / signal ammunition. Erdfernsprechverbindung / ground-return Erkennungstuch n identification panel, ground telephone circuit. panel. Erkennungswort n countersign, password. Ersatzschaltschema n equivalent circuit (Elec). Erkennungszeichen n marking, insignia, Ersatzteil n reserve unit (Tac); spare part. identification mark; recognition signal. Ersatztruppen fpl replacements. Erker m "bay window" type gun mount in front Ersatzverpflegungsmagazin n ration depot (Z of right sponson (Tk). I). Erkunder m scout; reconnaissance airplane. Ersatzwesen n recruiting and replacement Erkundung / reconnaissance (Tac). administration. Erkundungsfahrzeug n reconnaissance vehicle, Erschießen der Tageseinflüsse obtaining metro scout vehicle. data by registration (FA). Erkundungsorgan n reconnaissance element. erschöpfen to exhaust, wear out, use up. Erkundungsvorstoß m scouting raid. Erschütterung / concussion, shock. Erlaubnis / permission. erstarren become rigid or stiff; "freeze" in Erlaubnisschein m leave pass. position. Erledigung / accomplishment, completion. Erstausstattung / initial issue. Ermäßigung der Strafe remission of sentence. erste Hilfe first aid. ermächtigen empower. Erster Offizier first officer (Nav). Ermattungsstrategie / strategy of attrition. ersticken asphyxiate, choke, stifle, suffocate. Ermessen n discretion. erstickender Kampfstoff lung irritant. Ermüdung / fatigue, exhaustion. Erststrom m primary current. Ermüdungskampfstoff m harassing agent erstürmen to rush, take by assault-(Tac). (CWS). Erträglichkeitsgrenze / harassing concentration Ermüdungsschießen n harassing fire, gas-shell (CWS). fire (Arty). Erwa-Meldung / stand-by message (preliminary ernannt See Ernennung. to metro message) (Arty). Ernennung / appointment to brevet rank. Erwiderungsfeuer n retaliation fire, counterfire. Ernstfall m emergency. erzwingen force (a crossing, etc.). erobern conquer (territory or locality). Etappe / communications zone (superseded by Eroberung / conquest. rückwärtiges Armeegebiet, but still frequently Erreger in exciter (Rad). used). Erregerstrom m excitation current (Elec). Etappenmarsch m administrative march. Erregerwicklung / excitation winding (Elec). Etat m budget. Ersatz m replacement; substitute, synthetic Etatposten m budget item. material; spare part; compensation, damages. Exerzierbombe / drill bomb, practice bomb. Ersatzbataillon n replacement training battalion. Exerzieren n drill, practice. Ersatzbatterie / spare battery (Elec). Exerzierform / drill formation. Ersatzbedienung / gun crew replacements, Exerziergeschoß n dummy projectile. reserve gun crew. Exerzierhalle / drill hall. Ersatzdienststelle / recruiting center. Exerzierhaus n armory. Ersatzeinheit / replacement unit, replacement Exerziermarsch m goose step. training unit. Exerziermunition / drill ammunition, dummy Ersatzfunkstelle / secondary radio station. ammunition. Ersatzheer n replacement training Army. Exerzierordnung / drill formation; drill Ersatzkarte / provisional map, substitute map. regulations. Ersatzmann m replacement. Exerzierpatrone / ' dummy cartridge. Ersatzmannschaften fpl replacements. Exerzierplatz m drill ground, parade ground. Ersatzpferd n remount. Exerzierschritt m See Exerziermarsch. Ersatzregiment n replacement training regiment. Exerziervorschrift / drill regulations. Ersatzreifen m spare tire. Exzenterhülse / eccentric sleeve (aiming circle). Ersatzreserve / replacement reserves. Ersatzreserve I reserves comprising untrained F men under 35. Ersatzreserve II reserves comprising physically Fabrik / factory. unfit, untrained men under 35. Fach n field of competency, trade, profession; Ersatzreserveausbildung / training of branch of knowledge; specialty; compartment, replacement reserves. pigeonhole. Fachabteilungen fpl professional service units Fahrbereich m operating range, traveling (Med). distance, cruising radius (MT, Tk). Facharbeiter m technician, skilled workman, Fährbetrieb m ferrying operations. specialist. Fahrbremse / wheel brake (G carriage). Fachausdruck m technical term. Fähre / ferry. Fachbearbeiter m staff officer or official in fahren to drive, travel, ride. charge of some technical branch or fahrendes Ziel moving target (Tk, vehicle). administrative department. Fahrer m driver (MT, Tk, etc.); private (H-Dr Fachberater m technical adviser. Transport). Fächermotor m fan-type engine, double-V Fahrerhaus n cab (Trk). engine. Fahreroptik / driver's periscope (Tk). Fächerturn m half-loop wing-over (Avn). Fahrgast m passenger. Fachmann m specialist, expert. Fahrgerät n propelling equipment (Engr). Fachsprache / technical terminology. Fahrgestell n chassis (MT); landing gear, Fachverständiger m specialist, expert. landing-gear frame (Ap). Fachwerk n latticework, grillage; truss. Fahrkarte / transportation ticket (RR, bus, etc.). Fachwerkbrücke / truss bridge. Fahrkolonne / horse-drawn column. Fachwerkträger m truss (Bdg). Fahrkostenentschädigung / travel allowance Fackel / flare, torch. (reimbursement). Faden m thread, filament; string; fathom (Nav); Fahrküche / rolling kitchen. front-sight slit (aiming circle); hair (Optics). Fahrlässigkeit / negligence. Fadenkreuz n cross hairs, cross wires (Optics). Fahrleistung / traveling capacity (MT, Tk). Fadenstück n front-sight piece (aiming circle). Fahrplan m timetable, train schedule. Fahne / colors, flag, guidon. Fährprahm m tank landing craft. Fahnenband n battle honors. Fahrrad n bicycle. Fahneneid m oath of allegiance, oath of Fahrrinne / rut. enlistment. Fährseil n ferry cable. Fahnenflucht / desertion. Fährstelle / ferrying site, ferry embarkation Fahnenflüchtiger w deserter. point. Fahnenjunker m officer candidate Fahrstellung / traveling position (Ord). (from enlistment until promotion to Fähnrich). Fahrt / ride, run; trip, journey; speed. Fahnenjunker-Gefreiter m officer Fahrtenschwimmer m qualified candidate (with grade of Gefreiter). swimmer (on basis of time-endurance test). Fahnenjunker-Unteroffizier' m NCO officer Fahrtliste / entraining table. candidate (with grade of Sgt). Fahrtmesser m airspeed indicator. Fahnenkompanie / color guard company. Fahrtrupp m boat crew (Engr). Fahnenmast m fixed flagpole. Fahrtruppen fpl transportation units (H-Dr). Fahnenposten m color sentinel. Fahrweg m dirt road. Fahnenschaft ra flagpole. Fahrwerk n landing gear (Ap); running gear, Fahnenstange / flagpole, pike. chassis (MT); suspensions and tracks (Tk). Fahnenträger m color bearer, guidon. Fahrwerkachse / landing-gear axle (Ap). Fahnentrupp m color guard. Fahrwerkrahmen m chassis frame (MT). Fahnentuch n bunting. Fahrwerkstrebe / landing-gear strut (Ap). Fahnenwache / color guard, color sentinel. Fahrwiderstand m tractional resistance (MT). Fähnrich m officer candidate (grade above Fahrwind m air stream, airflow. Fahnenjunker-Unteroffizier). Fahrzeug n vehicle; craft. Fahrabteilung / supply-train battalion (H-Dr). Fahrzeugüberhang m overhang, angle of Fahrausweis m travel order, traveling permit. approach (MT). Fahrbahn / roadway. Fall m drop, fall; case, instance. Fahrbahnträger m floor beam, roadway girder Fallbahn / bomb trajectory. (Bdg). Fallbenzintank m gravity tank (MT). fahrbar passable (for vehicles); mobile; Fallbeschleunigung / downward acceleration practicable; navigable. (Ballistics). Fahrbefehl m transportation order (MT). Fallbö / downdraft (Met). Fahrbenzin n standard gasoline. Fallblockverschluß m drop-block type breechblock (G). Faschinendamm m raised fascine road. Falle / trap, decoy; catch (MG). Faser / fiber. Fallenachse / catch pivot (MG). Fassung / receptacle, socket (Elec); text or Fallgeschwindigkeit / velocity of fall wording, version; composure. (Ballistics). Fassungsvermögen n volumetric capacity. Fallgesetz n law of falling bodies. fäulnisbekämpfend antiseptic. Fallhöhe / drop, height of drop. Faust / fist. Fallklappe / drop (Tp switchboard). Faustachse / Mercedes-type front axle (MT). Fallpunkt m level point, point of fall (Ballistics). Fäustel n mallet. Fallschirm m parachute. Fausthandschuh m mitten. Fallschirmabsprung m parachute jump. Faustriemen m sword knot. Fallschirmabsprungturm m parachute tower, Faustskizze / rough sketch. controlled tower. F-Boot n tank landing craft. Fallschirmbombe / parachute bomb. Feder / pen; spring; feather. Fallschirmgerät n parachute equipment. Federantrieb m spring action (clockwork fuze). Fallschirmgewehr n parachutist's automatic rifle. Federaufhängung / spring suspension (MT). Fallschirmgurt m parachute harness. Federausgleicher m spring equilibra-tor (G). Fallschirmjäger m parachutist. Federbarometer n aneroid barometer. Fallschirmjäger-Abteilung / parachute Federbein n shock-absorbing strut (Ap). detachment. Federbock m spring hanger (MT). Fallschirmjägerbataillon n parachute battalion. Federbolzen m spring bolt (MT). Fallschirmlast / delivery unit (airborne Federbund n spring clip (MT). operations). Federeinrichtung / spring mechanism (MG). Fallschirmleuchtbombe / aircraft parachute flare. Federgehänge n spring suspension. Fallschirmleuchtkugel / parachute flare. Federhand / spring bracket (MT). Fallschirmleuchtpatrone / parachute-flare Federkolben m breechblock endpiece (self- cartridge (for Sig pistol). loading pistol). Fallschirmrakete / parachute rocket signal. Federkopf m follower-spring stud (self-loading Fallschirmsack m pack assembly, pack (Prcht). pistol). Fallschirmschütze m parachutist rifleman. Federkraft / elasticity. Fallschirmschützen-Abzeichen n parachute Federlasche / shackle, spring shackle (MT). badge (decoration). Federluftdruckmesser m aneroid barometer. Fallschirmspringer m parachutist. Federring m lockwasher. Fallschirmtruppen fpl parachute troops. Federteller m valve-spring retainer (Mtr). Fallschirmturm m parachute tower. Federung / suspension (MT). Fallstromvergaser m downdraft carburetor. Federvorholer m spring counterre-coil Falltafel / bomb trajectory table. mechanism, spring recuperator (G). Falltür / trapdoor; escape hatch (Ap). Federwolke / cirrus cloud. Fallwind m katabatic wind (Met). Fehlbestand m shortage, discrepancy (supplies, Fallwinkel m angle of fall (Ballistics). etc.). Fallzeit / time of fall (Bombing). Fehler m error; defect; miss. Faltboot n faltboat, collapsible boat with Fehlerdreieck n triangle of error (Surv). rubberized-cloth skin. fehlerhaft defective. Familienunterhalt m dependency benefits. Fehlgänger m miss. Fangleine / shroud line (Prcht). Fehlgriff m blunder. Fangnetz n anti-submarine net. Fehlleistung / malfunction. Fangschnur / aiguillette, fourragere. fehlschlagen fail. Fangstoß m parry. Fehlschuß m miss. farbenblind color blind. Fehlstart m unsuccessful take-off (Avn). Farbentüchtigkeit / color vision. Fehlstelle / vacancy (Adm). farblos colorless. Fehltreffer m near miss. Farb-Spritzanlage / spray painting unit. Fehlweisung / deviation (Rad). farbtonrichtig orthochromatic; Fehlzerspringer m low-order burst, low-order Faschine / fascine. shell (Am). Faschinenbahn / fascine road. Fehlzündung / backfire (Mtr). Feigheit / cowardice. Feldeisenbahnbetriebsamt n field Feile / file (tool). railway operations office. Feind m enemy. Feldeisenbahndirektion / field railway command Feindbeobachtung / observation of or by the station. enemy. Feldeisenbahner m field railway engineer. Feindberührung / contact with the enemy. Feldeisenbahnmaschinenamt n field railway Feindbeschuß m enemy fire. machinery office. Feindbesetzung / occupation by the enemy. Feldeisenbahnwerkstättenamt n field railway Feinddruck m enemy pressure. workshop office. Feindeinsicht / enemy observation. Feldelement n field cell (Tp). Feindeinwirkung / enemy action. Felder npl lands (Ord); fields (Top). Feindesland n enemy territory, hostile territory. Feldersatzbataillon n replacement training Feindflug m raid, sortie, combat mission (Avn). battalion (assigned to the field forces). Feindflugausweis m special identification card Felderscheibe / target divided into squares. carried on missions during which capture by Felder und Züge lands and grooves. enemy is likely (Avn). Feldfernkabel n field trunk wire (Tp). feindfrei clear of the enemy. Feldfernkabeltrupp m wire-laying team (Tp). Feindgelände n enemy terrain. Feldfernsprecher m field telephone; field Feindnachrichten fpl information about the telephone operator. enemy. Feldflasche / canteen (for water). Feindnähe / closeness to the enemy, nearness to Feldflughafen m field airdrome. the enemy. Feldflugplatz m advanced airfield. Feindraum m enemy zone. Feldfunksprecher m See Feldfunksprechgerät. Feindseligkeiten fpl hostilities. Feldfunksprechgerät n field radio set. Feindsicht / enemy observation. Feldgeistlicher m chaplain. Feindtätigkeit / enemy activity. Feldgendarm in military policeman. Feindzusammenstoß in collision with the enemy. Feldgendarmerie / military police. Feineinstellung / fine tuning (Bad); fine setting, Feldgendarmerievorschrift / military police precision adjustment. regulations. Feinhöhenmesser m sensitive altimeter (Ap). Feldgerät n field equipment. Feinkorn n fine sight (R aiming); fine grain Feldgericht n provost court, court-martial. (Photo). Feldgeschütz n field gun. Feld n field (Top, Elec); land (rifling); bay (Ap). Feldhandapparat m field handset (Tp). langes Feld chase of gun barrel. Feldhaubitze / field howitzer. Feldanzug m field uniform. Feldheer n field forces. Feldarmee / field army. Feldherrnkunst / strategy, generalship. Feldausbildungsdivision / field training division. Feldinstandsetzung / line maintenance. Feldausrüstung / field equipment. Feldjustizamt n legal branch of army, corps and Feldausstattung / field equipment; ammunition division general staffs (consists of civilian reserve. officials). Feldbäckerei / field bakery. Feldkabel n field wire (Tp). Feldbahn / narrow-gage field railway. Feldkabelader / field-wire strand (Tp). Feldbauamt n airdrome maintenance office. Feldkabelbau m field-wire laying (Tp). Feldbefestigung / field fortification. Feldkabelleitung / field-wire line (Tp). Feldbischof m Chief of Chaplains. Feldkanone / field gun. Feldbluse / service coat. Feldkaplan m chaplain. feldbrauchbar serviceable for use in the field. Feldklappenschrank m portable switchboard. Feldbrunnen m field well. Feldkochherd m field range (cooker). Feldbücherei / military field library. FeldkochunteroflSzier m cook (NCO). Felddauerlinie / permanent field-telephone line. Feldkommandantur / military administration Felddienst m field duty. headquarters (in Com Z and occupied countries). felddienstfähig fit for active duty. Compare Ortskommandantur, Felddienstordnung / field service regulations. Stadtkommandantur. Felddienstübung / field exercise. Feldküche / field kitchen, rolling kitchen. Feldeisenbahn / field railway. Feldlaboratorium n field laboratory (Med). Feldlager n bivouac, encampment. Fernantrieb m rempte drive, remote control. Feldlazarett n surgical hospital. Fernaufklärer m long-range reconnaissance Feldmarschall m Field Marshal (Ger). airplane. Feldmeister m first sergeant (Reich Labor Fernaufklärung / distant reconnaissance; long- Service). range reconnaissance (Avn). Feldmeßkästchen n field testing set (Tp). Fernaufklärungsflugboot n patrol bomber, long- Feldmütze / garrison cap. range reconnaissance flying boat. Feldnachrichtenkommandantur / field signal Fernaufklärungsflugzeug n See Fernaufklärer. command (signal Hq for an area of occupied Fernaufklärungsgruppe / . air force long-range territory or in rear area of T of Opns). reconnaissance group (attached to ground forces Feldpolizei / See Geheime Feldpolizei. and composed of two or more F-Staffeln). Feldportion / field ration (for Pers). Fernaufklärungsstaffel / long-range Feldpost / army postal service. reconnaissance squadron attached to army Feldpostamt n army post office. ground units (abbr. F-Staffel). Feldpostbeamter m army mail clerk (Civ Fernbesprechgerät n remote control unit (Rad). official). Fernbesprechung / remote control operation Feldposteinheit / army postal unit. (Rad). Feldposten m outguard sentinel. Fernbild n telephoto. Feldpostwesen n army postal service. Fernbomber m long-range bomber. Feldprediger m chaplain. Ferndrucker m teletype, teletypewriter, telegraph Feldprüfschrank m field testing box (Tp). printer. Feldrain m uncultivated strip at edge of field. Fernempfang m long-distance reception (Rad). Feldration / field ration (for animals). Fernempfangszone / reception zone beyond the Feldschanze / field fortification, earthwork. skip distance (Rad). Feldsicherungskästchen n field fuse box (Tp). Fernerkunder m See Fernaufklärer. Feldsonderbataillon n field disciplinary Fernfahrtmesser m remote-reading airspeed battalion. indicator (Ap). Feldstraflager n field disciplinary camp. ferngelenkt remote-controlled. Feldtrage / field litter (Med). Ferngeschütz n See Fernkampfgeschütz. Feldunterarzt m acting medical officer. Ferngespräch n telephone call, telephone Feldverpflegung / field messing. conversation. Feldwache / outguard. ferngesteuert remote-controlled. Feldwagen m field wagon. Fernglas n binoculars, field glass. Feldwebel m technical sergeant. Fernhörer m receiver (Tp, Rad Tp). Feldweg m cross-country dirt road. Fernkabel n trunk wire (Tp). Feldwerkstatt / field workshop. Fernkampfartillerie / long-range artillery. Feldwerkstattzug m field workshop platoon. Fernkampfflugzeug n long-range Feldwetterstelle / field weather station. bombardment airplane. Feldwetterwarte / See Feldwetter-stelle. Fernkampf geschütz n long-range gun. Feldzeugbataillon n ordnance battalion. Fernkompaß m remote-reading compass (Ap). Feldzeugkommando n ordnance command (one Fernkurs m correspondence course. in each Wehrkreis and some in occupied Fernleitung / long-distance circuit, interurban countries). line (Tp). Feldzeuglager n ordnance depot. Fernlenkung / remote control. Feldzeugstab m ordnance staff. Fernlicht n bright. light (on auto headlight). Feldzug in campaign. Fernmeßgerät n range finder. Felge / felloe, rim. Fernmeldeanlage / communication station (Sig Felgenband n tire flap (MT). C). Fels m rock, cliff. Fernmesser m range finder; range-finder Felsblock in boulder, rock. operator. Felsenklippe / bluff (Top). fernmündlich by telephone. Fenster n sight peephole (AA sight); window. Fernrichten des Geschützes remote gun control Fepo / See Geheime Feldpolizei. (CA, Nav). Ferdinand name of a heavily-armored German Fernrohr n telescope; binoculars (in this sense, self-propelled gun. generally Doppelfern-rohr). Fernrohrarme mpl telescope tubes (BC message. telescope). Fernsteuerung / remote control. Fernrohraufnahme / telephoto. Fernthermometer n water temperature gage Fernrohraufsatz m telescopic sight. (MT). fernrohrbesetzt equipped with telescopic sight Ferntrauung / marriage by proxy (while on (R). active duty). Fernrohrhals m telescope center section. Ferntroß m third echelon supply train (behind Fernrohrhülse / telescope housing. the Mitteltroß). Fernrohrkopf m telescope head. Fernunterricht in instruction by correspondence. Fernrohrkörper m telescope tube; body (of Ferse / heel (Anatomy). binoculars). "Fertig!" "Ready!" (Arty). Fernrohrlager n telescope seat. Fertigaufschlagzünder m ready-fixed percussion Fernrohrsteg m telescope support. fuze (Am). Fernschreiber m teletype, teletypewriter, Fertigerzeugnis n finished product. telegraph printer; teletype operator. Fertigmontage / . final assembly (Tech). Fernschreibkompanie / teletype company, Fertigung / production, manufacture, telegraph-printer company. construction. Fernschreibleitung / teletype circuit. Fertigungshalle / factory shop. Fernschreibnetz n teletype net (Luftwaffe). Fertigungsjahr n year of manufacture. Fernschreibwagen m teletype truck. Fertigzünder m ready-fixed fuze (Am). Fernsehen n television. Fessel / pastern (horse). Fernsicht / visibility. Fesselballon m captive balloon. Fernsprechanschluß m telephone connection. Fesselgelenk n pastern joint (horse). Fernsprechbaukompanie / telephone- Fesselkabel n ground cable, mooring cable construction company. (Bin). Fernsprechbautrupp m telephone-construction fesseln to contain, to fix, pin down (Tac); to crew. chain, tie up. Fernsprechbauvvagen w telephone-construction Fesselseil n ground cable, mooring cable (Bin). truck. Fesseltau n See Fesselseil. Fernsprechbetriebstrupp m telephone-operations Fesselung / pinning down, containing (Tac). team. Fesselungsvorstqß in containing attack, holding Fernsprechbetriebswagen m telephone- attack. operations truck. fest firm, solid, steady; locked; fixed, stationary; Fernsprechbetriebszug m telephone operating fastened. platoon. Festantenne / fixed antenna. Fernsprechdoppelleitung / metallic telephone festfressen, sich to seize, freeze (piston, etc.). circuit. festhalten to contain, hold, immobilize (Tac); to Fernsprecher w. telephone; telephone operator. track (a target). Fernsprechfahrzeug n telephone-operations Festhaltevorrichtung / locking device (MG). vehicle. Festigkeitslehre / strength of materials. Fernsprechgerät n telephone equipment. Festigkeitsnachweis m stress analysis. Fernsprechkompanie / telephone- Festklemmvorrichtung / clamping mechanism communications company. (MG tripod). Fernsprechkraftwagen w telephone motor truck. Festland n mainland, continent. Fernsprechleitung / telephone line. festlegen to refer (Gunnery); to fix; pinpoint, Fernsprechnetz n wire net (Tp). plot, determine; to sense, spot. Fernsprechrelais n telephone relay. Festlegepunkt m reference point. Fernsprechstelle / telephone station. Festlegezahl / deflection reading, new reading Fernsprechtrupp m telephone section. (in referring the piece) (Gunnery). Fernsprechverkehr m telephone traffic. festmachen to make fast, secure, tie, moor. Fernsprechvermittlung / telephone central, Festnahme / arrest, seizure. switching central. Festpunkt m control point, reference point. Fernsprechwagen m telephone wagon, telephone Festpunktnetz n control-point net (Surv). truck. festschießen seat the base plate by firing (Mort). Fernspruch m telephone transcription, telephone Festung / fortress, fort. Festungsartillerie / fortress artillery. (Arty, MG). Festungsartilleriekommandeur m fortress "Feuer frei!" "Fire!" artillery commander. Feuergarbe / sheaf of fire, cone of dispersion, Festungsbaubataillon w fortress cone of fire. construction battalion. feuergefährlich inflammable. Festungsgraben m moat. Feuergefecht n fire fight, fire duel. Festungsgürtel w cordon of forts. Feuergeschwindigkeit / rate of fire (MG). Festungshaft / confinement in a fortress. Feuerhöhe / height of muzzle. Festungsingenieur m civilian engineer in charge Feuer in der oberen Winkelgruppe high-angle of fortifications. fire. Festungsinspekteur m superintendent of fortress Feuer in der unteren Winkelgruppe low-angle engineering service (superior of fire. Festungspionierkom-mandeur). Feuerkampf m fire fight, fire duel, weapons Festungskrieg m siege warfare. duel. Festungsnachrichtenkommandantur / Feuerkette / line of skirmishers. fortress signal command (attached to staff of Ft Feuerkommando n firing command (Arty). Engr units). Feuerkraft / fire power. Pestungspionier m fortress engineer. Feuer kreuzen to cross fire. Festungspionierfeldwebel m technical sergeant Feuerleitgerät n fire-controi equipment, ballistic (Ft Engr). director (Arty). Festungspionierkommandeur in fortress engineer Feuerleitung / fire direction, fire control. brigade commander. Feuerleitungsnetz n fire control net, fire Fett n grease. direction net (Arty). Fettpresse / grease gun. Feuerleitungsplan m fire-control map (Arty). Fettüberzug m grease coating. Feuerleitungsstand m fire-direction center. Feuchtigkeit / humidity, moisture, dampness. Feuerleitungsstelle / See Feuerleitungsstand. Feuchtigkeitsgehalt m moisture content, Feuerlinie / firing line. humidity (Met). Feuerlöscher m fire extinguisher. Feuchtigkeitsmesser m hygrometer. Feuerlöschordnung / fire plan (fire prevention Feuchtigkeitsschreiber m hygrograph (Met). measure). Feuer n fire. unter Feuer nehmen to shell, to Feueröffnung / commencement of firing. strafe. Feuerpatsche / fire swatter (used in fire Feuerabriegelung / box barrage. fighting). Feuerabriegelung schießen to box in, to lay Feuerpause / cessation of fire (Arty). down a box barrage. "Feuerpause!" "Cease firing!" Feuerart / method of fire. Feuerplan m plan of fire (Tac). Feuerauftrag m fire mission (Arty). Feuerplattform / gun platform. Feuerbefehl m fire order, fire command. Feuerregelung / fire control, conduct of fire. Feuerbegriffe mpl fire classification (Arty). Feuerriegel m box barrage. Feuerbeobachtung / observation of fire Feuersäule / column of flames. (Gunnery). Feuerschiff n lightship. Feuerbereich m zone of fire. Feuerschlag m sudden concentration (Arty). feuerbereit in firing position; uncoupled, Feuerschutz m covering fire, protective fire; fire unlimbered, ready for action (Arty). support, coverage by supporting fire; artillery Feuerdämpfer m flash hider. protection. Feuerdichte / density of fire. Feuerschütze m aerial gunner. Feuereinheit / fire unit (Arty). Feuerschutzpolizei / fire protection police. Feuereinheit der Artillerie basic tactical unit of feuersicher fireproof. the artillery. Feuersignal n fire call. Feuer einstellen,, to cease fire. Feuersperre / barrage. Feuer eröffnen to open fire. Feuerspritze / fire engine. Feuereröffnung / commencement of fire, Feuerspucker m Spitfire (slang). opening of fire. Feuerstärke / density of fire. feuerfest fireproof. Feuersteigerung / increased rate of fire, Feuerformen fpl types of fire, forms of fire intensification of fire. Feuerstellung / firing position, field Firnis m varnish. emplacement, gun position. in Feuerstellung in Fischgrätenhindernis n fishbone obstacle pattern. abatage, in firing position. Fla / antiaircraft defense (originally abbr. of verdeckte Feuerstellung position defilade. Flugabwehr; now used as independent word). Feuerstoß m burst (MG). Compare Flak. Feuerstrahl m jet of liquid fire; gun flash. Flabataillon n antiaircraft battalion. Feuertaufe / baptism of fire. flach flat. Feuerüberfall in sudden concentration (Arty); Flachbahngeschütz n flat-trajectory gun. surprise fire (Arty, MG). Flachbettfelge / flat-base rim (MT). Feuerüberlegenheit / fire superiority. Fläche / wing (Ap); surface, area. Feuer und Bewegung fire and movement, fire flache Böschung gentle slope. and maneuver. Flächenausgleich m aerodynamic balance (Ap). Feuerunterstützung / fire support. Flächenbelastung / wing loading. Feuervereinigung / concentration of fire (Arty). Flächenbrand ra area conflagration (Bombing). Feuervereinigungswinkel m deflection Flächendrahthindernis n multiple- belt difference (Btry firing). entanglement. Feuerverlegen n shift of fire (Arty). Flächenfeuer n area fire, zone fire. Feuer verlegen to shift fire. Flächeninhalt m area. Feuerverteilung / fire distribution (Arty, MG). Flächenmeßplan m plotting board (FR). Feuerverteilungswinkel m divergence difference Flächenschießen n area fire, zone fire. (Btry firing). flächentreue Projektion equal area projection Feuervorbereitung / fire preparation (Tac). (mapping). Feuervorhang m fire curtain, curtain of fire. Flächenziel n area target. Feuer vorverlegen to lift fire, to advance fire Flachfeuer n flat fire, flat trajectory fire. (Arty). Flachfeuergeschütz n flat-trajectory gun. Feuerwaffe / firearm. Flachkeilverschluß m sliding square-wedge Feuerwalze / rolling barrage. breechblock (G). Feuerwand / fire curtain, curtain of fire. Flachlasche / butt strap. Feuerwehr / fire department. Flachmeißel m flat chisel. Feuerwerker m technical sergeant (Ord). Flachtrudeln n flat spin (Avn). Feuerwerkskörper m pyrotechnic composition Flachzange / flat-jawed pliers. (Am). Flackertaste / flicker-signal calling key (Tp). Feuerwirkung / effect of fire (Gunnery). Fladdermine / land mine. Feuerzeug n cigarette lighter. Fla-Einheit / antiaircraft machine-gun unit. Feuerzone / zone of fire. Flagge / flag. Feuerzucht / fire discipline. Flaggentruppen fpl units repre- F-Haube / cowling (Ap). sented by flags (in maneuvers). Fieber n fever. Flaggentuch n bunting. Fieseler-Storch m a German liaison airplane. Flaggoffizier m flag officer (Nav). Filmkammer / roll-film camera. Flaggschiff n flagship. Filmkassette / film cartridge, film-pack adapter Flak / antiaircraft gun, antiaircraft artillery (Photo). (originally abbr. of Flugabwehrkanone; now Filmstreifen in film strip. used as independent word). Compare Fla. Filmvorführapparat m motion-picture projector. Flakabteilung / antiaircraft artillery battalion. Filterbüchse / gas mask canister. Flakabwehr / antiaircraft defense. Filtereinsatz m filter element (gas mask). Flakalarm m air warning for antiaircraft artillery Filtergehäuse n filter container (gas mask). units. Filterkolonne / water purification column. Flakartillerie / antiaircraft artillery. Filterwechsel m filter replacement (gas mask). Flakbatterie / antiaircraft battery.- Filz m felt. Flakbedienung / antiaircraft gun crew. Filzstiefel m felt boot. Flakbrigade / antiaircraft brigade (sometimes Fingerabdruck m fingerprint. known as Flakdivision). Finnenzelt n plywood shelter (winter Flakdivision / antiaircraft artillery "division" operations). (contains two to five Flakregimenter). See also Finsternis / darkness. Flak-brigade. Flakfeuer n antiaircraft fire. flame-thrower operator's protective clothing. Flakgeschütz n antiaircraft gun. Flandernzaun m double-apron entanglement, Flakgranate / antiaircraft shell. double-apron fence. Flakgruppe / antiaircraft artillery group (for the Flanke / flank. defense of an air district). Flankenangriff m flank attack. Flakgürtel m cordon of antiaircraft fire. Flankenbewegung f flanking movement. Flakhelferin / antiaircraft artillery woman Flankeneinbruch m flanking penetration. auxiliary. Flankenfeuer n flanking fire, enfilade fire. Flak-Kampfgruppe / antiaircraft combat group. Flankenmarsch TO flanking march. Flakkommandeur m antiaircraft artillery Flankenschutz TO flank protection. commander. Höherer Flakkommandeur Flankensicherung / flank security. antiaircraft artillery commander of a Luftgau. Flankenstellung / flanking position. Flakkommandogerät n antiaircraft director. flankieren to flank, outflank. Flakkorps n antiaircraft artillery corps (contains Flankierungsdurchbruch TO flanking break- from two to four Flakdivisionen or two to three through. Flak-brigaden). Flansch TO flange. Flakkreuzer m antiaircraft cruiser. Flaschenhals TO bottleneck. Flakmaschinengewehr n antiaircraft machine Flaschenzug m block and tackle. gun. Flakmeßgerät n plane spotter and range Flata m flame-thrower tank (probably abbr. of finder (AAA). Flammenwerfertank). Flakmunition / ammunition for antiaircraft Flattermine / See Fladdermine. weapons. Flattern n shimmying (MT). Fla-Kompanie / antiaircraft company. Fla-Waffe / antiaircraft weapon. Flakregiment n antiaircraft regiment. Flechtwerk n brush work, brushwood revetment. Flakscheinwerfer m antiaircraft searchlight. Fleckfieber n typhus. Flakschießen n antiaircraft fire. Fleischbeschau TO meat inspection. Flakschießlehre / theory of antiaircraft fire. Fleischer TO butcher. Flakschutz m antiaircraft-artillery protection. Fleischhackmaschine / meat grinder. Flaksperre / antiaircraft barrage, curtain of Fleischkonserve / canned meat. antiaircraft fire. Flettner-Seitenruder n servo rudder (Ap). Flakstellung / antiaircraft gun em^ placement. fliegen to fly. Flaksturmabzeichen n antiaircraft-artillery fliegendes Personal flying personnel. assault badge (decoration). Flieger TO private (Luftwaffe); pilot, flier; Flaktreffer m hit by antiaircraft fire, antiaircraft airplane (as seen from ground). hit. Fliegeralarm TO air alert warning, air raid Flaktruppe / antiaircraft artillery (as a branch of warning. the Army). Fliegerabwehr / antiaircraft defense. Flakuntergruppe / subdivision of a Flakgruppe. Fliegerabzeichen n aviation badge. Flakvierling m four-barreled antiaircraft gun. Fliegerangriff m air attack, air raid. Flakvisier n antiaircraft gun grenades ejected from airplanes for flame throwers. into the path of attacking fighters (slang). Flammenwerferpanzerwagen m Fliegerformation / formation of airplanes. flame-throwing tank. Fliegerführer TO air force commander Flammenwerferschutzanzug m (commander of a Luftflotte or of an area of air operations). assembly, aircraft gun sights. Fliegergasbombe / chemical bomb (Avn). Fliegerwaffenpersonal n aircraft armament Fliegergruppe / group (Avn). personnel. Fliegerhandkammer / aerial hand camera. Fliegerwarnung / aircraft warning, air raid Fliegerhaube / helmet (Avn). alarm. Fliegerheld TO ace. Fliegerwetter n good flying weather; bad flying Fliegerhilfe / aviation support. weather (ironic). Fliegerhorizont TO artificial horizon. Fliegerzeugnis n pilot's rating, pilot's certificate. Fliegerhorst TO airdrome, air base airdrome. Fliegerzulage / aviation pay, flight pay, flying Fliegerhorstkommandant m air base commander. pay. Fliegerhorstkompanie / airdrome protection Fliehbacke / centrifugal arming device (fuze). company. Fliehbackenfeder / spring of centrifugal arming Fliegerkammer / aircraft camera, aerial camera. device (fuze). Fliegerkarte / air map, flight map, pilot chart. Fliehbolzen TO centrifugal bolt (fuze). Fliegerkorps n air force corps (subordinate fliehen flee, escape. operational command of a Luftflotte). Fliehgewicht n flyweight (engine governor). Fliegerkräfte fpl air forces. Fliehkraftantrieb m centrifugal action (fuze). Fliegerkraftstoff m aviation fuel. Fliehkraftregler TO centrifugal governor (Mtr). Fliegerkrankheit / fliers' sickness (complex of Fliehkraftzünder TO centrifugal fuze. disorders affecting flying Pers; not to be Fließrichtung / direction of flow. confused with Höhenkrankheit). Flinte / shotgun. Fliegerleuchtpistole / aircraft signal pistol. Flivo w See Fliegerverbindungsoffizier. Fliegermarschbreite / dispersed formation in Floß n float, raft. width (AA security). Floßbrücke / floating bridge. Fliegermarschtiefe / dispersed formation in Flosse / fin (Ap). depth (AA security). Flossenstummel m inboard stabilizing float Fliegermaske / camouflage net (AA defense). (seaplane). Fliegermütze / pilot's garrison cap. Floßsack TO pneumatic float, pneumatic ponton, Fliegeroffizier TO flying officer. pneumatic boat. Fliegerschule / flying school. Floßsacksteg m pneumatic-boat footbridge. Fliegerschule für technische Ausbildung ground Flotille / flotilla. school (Avn). Flotte / fleet (Nav). See also Luftflotte. Fliegerschulung / pilot training (Avn). Flottenchef TO Commander-in-Chief of a fleet Fliegerschutz m antiaircraft defense. (Nav). See also Luftflottenchef. Fliegerschutzanzug TO flying suit. Flotteneinheit / naval unit. Fliegerschütze TO aerial gunner. Flottenstützpunkt TO naval base. Fliegerschutzgraben TO slit trench (AA flottmachen to free (stuck or stalled vehicle); to security). float (a grounded vessel). Fliegersirene / air raid siren. Flucht / flight, escape. Fliegersoldat TO enlisted man (Luftwaffe). flüchten flee, escape. Fliegertätigkeit / air activity. flüchtig hasty (Ft); nonpersistent (CWS); Fliegertauglichkeit / fitness for flying. .fleeting; volatile. fliegertechnisches Personal ground crew (Avn). flüchtige Feldbefestigung hasty field Fliegertruppe / flying and maintenance fortification. personnel of the Luftwaffe. flüchtiger Kampfstoff nonpersistent chemical Fliegertuch n ground panel, marking panel. agent. Fliegerunterstützung / aviation support, air Flüchtigkeit / volatility (CWS). support. Fluchtlinie / directional traverse. Fliegerverband TO formation of airplanes, air Flüchtling TO refugee. task force. Fluchtstab TO range pole (Surv). Fliegerverbindungsoffizier TO air support Fluchtversuch TO attempt to escape. officer (air force liaison officer between Flug TO flight, flying. See also terms under Luftwaffe and Army; abbr. Flivo). Flieger and Luft. Fliegervisier n antiaircraft sight. Flugabwehr / antiaircraft defense. Fliegervisiereinrichtung / antiaircraft sight Flugabwehrbezirk TO air defense region. Flugabwehrführer TO antiaircraft commander. Flügelmann m flank man (drill). Flugabwehrgeschütz n antiaircraft gun. Flügelmann am Drehpunkt fixed Flugabwehrkanone / antiaircraft gun (abbr. pivot, pivot man (drill). Flak). Flügel-Mittelstück n wing center section (Ap). Flugabwehrmaschinengewehr n antiaircraft Flügelmutter / wing nut. machine gun. Flügelnase / leading edge (Ap). Flugabwehrmaschinenkanone / automatic Flügelprofll n wing profile. antiaircraft gun. Flügelrippe / wing rib. Flugabwehrmaschinenwaffen fpl automatic Flügelschaft m fin shaft (Mort shell). antiaircraft weapons. Flügelschiene / wing rail (RR). Fluganwärterkompanie / pool company for pilot Flügelschnitt m wing section (Ap). candidates (waiting for assignment to a pilot Flügelschraube / thumbscrew. school). Flügelsehne / wing chord. Flugbahn / trajectory. Flügelsignal n wing signal. Flugbahnaufriß TO See Flugbahnbild. Flügelspannweite / wing span. Flugbahnbild n trajectory diagram. Flügelspitzenkurve / ninety-degree turn (Avn). Flugbahngrundriß TO See Flugbahn-bild. Flügelstiel m interplane strut. Flugbereich TO range, maximum range (Ap). Flügelstrebe / wing strut. flugbereit "on the hangar line" (after servicing). Flügelstreckung / aspect ratio. Flugbereitschaft / ground readiness (Avn). Flügeltiefe / depth of wing profile. Flugbesprechung / orders conference, "briefing" Flügelverspannung / wing bracing. (Avn). Flügelverstrebung / wing strut system. Flugbetrieb m airdrome traffic, airdrome Flügelvorderkante / leading edge. activities, routine flying operations. flügelweise in width, in line. Flugbetriebsstoffkolonne / aviation gasoline, oil flügelweise Aufstellung disposition in width and lubricants column. (Tac). Flugblatt n propaganda leaflet. Flügelwurzel / wing root (Ap) Flugboot n flying boat. Flügelzelle / cell, cellule (Ap). Flugbuch n flight log. Flugfigur / flight maneuver. Flugdauer / endurance, duration of flight (Ami). Flugform / flight formation. Flugdeck n landing deck, flight deck (aircraft Fluggast m airplane passenger. carrier). Fluggerät n aircraft instruments. Flugebene / slant plane determined by lines of Fluggeschwindigkeit / flying speed. present and future position (AA gunnery). Fluggewicht, n gross weight (Ap). Flügel m wing (Ap, Tac); fin (Mort shell, R Flughafen m airport, airdrome. grenade, bomb); vane (Cml shell, bomb); Flughafenbautrupp m airdrome construction propeller blade. detachment. Flügelangriff m frontal attack directed obliquely Flughafengrenze / airdrome boundary. against one wing. Flughöhe / altitude (Avn); ordin-ate of Flügelanordnung / wing setting (Ap). trajectory, vertical height (Ballistics). höchste Flügelblech n stabilizing fin (Mort Am). Flughöhe absolute ceiling (Avn). Flügeleinstellwinkel m angle of wing setting Flughöhe über dem Erdboden absolute altitude (Ap). (Avn). Flügeleinteilung / classification of wing parts flugklar airworthy, capable of flying; cleared for (Ap). take-off. Flügeleintrittskante / leading edge (Ap). Fluglage / attitude, attitude of flight (Avn). Flügelende n wing tip. Fluglehre / theory of flight. Flügelgeschütz n outside or end gun of a battery. Fluglehrer m flight instructor. Flügelhaut / wing skin. Flugleistung / flight performance (Ap). Flügelholm m wing spar. Fluglinie / flight line. Flügelinhalt m wing area. Flugmeldedienst m aircraft warning service. Flügelkanone / wing-mounted cannon. Flugmeldekommando n information center Flügelkolben m pump vane. (AWS, Z of I). flügellastig wingheavy. Flugmeldenetz n aircraft warning net. Flügelleuchtpatrone / wing-tip flare. Flugmeldeposten in antiaircraft lookout, air guard observer (AWS). Flugwinkel m angle of approach (AAA). Flugmelderose / orientation card (AWS); Flugwinkel im Abschußpunkt angle of approach orientation clock (to indicate target's direction of at instant of firing. (AAA). approach) (AAA). Flugwinkel im Meßpunkt angle of approach at Flugmeldezentrale / information center (AWS, T instant of range determination. (AAA). of Opns). Flugwinkel im Treffpunkt angle of approach at Flugmeldung / flight report (Avn); report of future position. (AAA). approaching aircraft (AWS). Flugwissenschaft / aeronautics. Flugtnotor w aircraft engine. Flugzeit / flying time, endurance (Ap); time of Flugneigungswinkel m angle of dive (AA flight (of projectile). gunnery). Flugzeitkurve / time-of-flight curve (imaginary Flugordnung / flight formation. curve indicating different points of burst at Flugpeildienst m airways navigation service. constant time setting with varying elevation). Flugplatz m airfield, airdrome. Flugzeitsekunden fpl time of flight in seconds Flugplatzanlagen fpl airdrome installations. (Ballistics). Flugplatzbefeuerung / airdrome lighting. Flugzeug n airplane, aircraft. Flugplatzfeld n landing field. Flugzeugabwehrscheinwerfer m antiaircraft Flugplatzzone / " control zone (Adrm). searchlight. Flugrichtung / direction of flight, course (Avn). Flugzeugachse / axis of an aircraft. Flugrichtungspfeil m path-of-flight pointer Flugzeugbaumuster n airplane model. (reflector sight). Flugzeugbein n shock strut (Ap). Flugschüler m pilot trainee. Flugzeugbesatzung / air crew. Flugsicherheit / flying safety (Avn). Flugzeugbewaffnung / airplane armament. Flugsicherung / air-trafHc safety control. Flugzeug-Flügelkanone / wing-mounted cannon Flugsicherungsbereich m air-traffic control area. (Ap). Flugsicherungsdienst m air-traffic control Flugzeugführer m pilot. zweiter Flugzeugführer service. co-pilot. Flugsicherungshauptstelle / air-traffic control Flugzeugführerschein m pilot's certificate. station. Flugzeugführerschule / pilot school. Flugsicherungsschiff n air-traffic safety ship Flugzeuggerippe n airframe. (vessel employed as radio aid for air navigation Flugzeuggeschwindigkeitslineal n airplane speed and in aircraft rescue service). slide rule (AAA). Flugstrecke / airway, flight route, flight line, leg Flugzeughalle / hangar. of a flight. Flugzeugkanone / aircraft cannon, aircraft Flugstreckenfeuer n airway beacon, course light. automatic gun. Flugstreckenkarte / strip map, air navigation Flugzeugmechaniker m air mechanic. map. Flugzeugmetaller m metalsmith (Avn). Flugstützpunkt m air base. Flugzeug-M.G.-Steuerung / impulse generator Flugtagebuch n flight log. mechanism (Ap MG). flugtechnisch pertaining to aeronautical Flugzeugmotor m aircraft engine. technology or technique of flying. Flugzeugmutterschiff n seaplane tender. Flugtorpedoboot n torpedo-carrying flying boat. Flugzeugortung / air navigation. flugtüchtig airworthy, capable of flying. Flugzeugrumpf m fuselage. Flugwache / observation post (A WS, Z of I). Flugzeugrüstpersonal n aircraft armorer- Flugwachkommando n filter center (AWS, artificers. Zofl). Flugzeugschlepp m airplane towing. Flugweg m airway, course, path of flight. Flugzeugschleuder / catapult (Avn). Flugwegbestimmung / course determination (Air Flugzeugschleuderschiff n seaplane tender with Navigation). catapult facilities. Flugweite / range of flight, flying distance. Flugzeug-Schwerölmotor m Diesel-type aircraft Flugwesen n aviation. engine. Flugwetter n (good) flying weather. Flugzeugsteuerung / airplane controls, flight Flugwetterdienst m aviation weather reporting control. service. Flugzeugtender m seaplane tender. Flugwetterwarte / aviation weather station. Flugzeugtorpedo n aerial torpedo. Flugzeugträger m aircraft carrier. Fragebogen m questionnaire. Flugzeugwart m airplane mechanic. "fraglich" "doubtful" (uncertain regarding effect Flugzeug zu Flugzeug air-air (Sig Com). of a projectile). Flugziel n air target, air objective. Fräsmaschine / milling machine. Flugzielbeschuß m firing at air target. Fregattenkapitän m commander (Nav). Flugzustand m attitude, attitude of flight (Avn). Freibord m freeboard. Fluoreszenzfarbe / luminous paint. Freigabe / clearance. Fluß m river. Freihandnivellierinstrument n hand level (Surv). Flußbreitenmesser m river-width measuring Freiheitsstrafe / sentence of confinement. instrument. Freiherr m baron. Flußerkundung / river reconnaissance. Freilassung / release (of prisoner). Flüssigkeit -/ liquid. Freilassung auf Ehrenwort release on parole. Flüssigkeitsausgleicher m fluid equalizer (recoil Freilauf m freewheeling (MT). mechanism). Freileitung / overhead line (Tp). flüssigkeitsgekühlt liquid-cooled. Freischärler m guerrilla. Flüssigkeitsgetriebe n fluid drive (MT). Freischwimmer m qualified swimmer. See also Flüssigkeitskühlung / liquid cooling (Mtr). Fahrtenschwimmer. Flüssigkeitsrücklauf bremse / hydraulic recoil Freischwimmertrupp m swimmer detail (for brake (G). swimming horses across a stream). Flüssigkeitsstoßdämpfer m hydraulic shock freitragend cantilever. absorber (MT). Freiübung / setting-up exercise. Flüssigkeitszerstäuber m decontamination freiwillig voluntary, volunteer. sich freiwillig sprayer. melden to volunteer, enlist, enroll. Flußkabel n marine cable, underwater cable Freiwilliger m volunteer. (Tp). Freiwilligenlegion / legion composed of non- Flußpolizei / river police. German volunteers. Flußübergang m river crossing, ford. Freizeichen n dial hum (Tp). Flutlicht n floodlight. Fremdpeilung / direction finding by means of Folgeladung / induced-detonation charge. bearings radioed to the Folgezeiger m pointer, indicator (folloiv-the- aircraft by surface direction-finder stations. pointer mechanism in data transmission system). Frequenz / frequency. Folgezeigerantrieb m follow-the-pointer drive Frequenzangabe / frequency designation (Rad). (AAA). Frequenzband n frequency band Folgezeigereinrichtung / follow-the-pointer (Rad). Frequenzbereich m frequency range mechanism (AAA). (Rad). Folgezeigerempfänger m fuze indicator (follow- Frequenzeinstellung / tuning control (Rad). the-pointer-type fuze setter). Frequenzkorrektur / calibration adjustment Förderbahn / miners' tramway. (Rad). Formel / formula. Frequenzmesser m frequency meter (Rad). Formgebung / lofting (Ap). Frequenzmodulation / frequency modulation Formular n form, blank. (Rad). Freßbeutel m feed bag. Formveränderung / evolution (Tac). Friede m peace. Friedensstärke / peace strength. Formwert m coefficient of form (Ballistics). Friedensstärkenachweisung / table of Forstamt n forest service office. organization (peacetime). Försterei / forest service station. Friedensverhandlungen fpl peace negotiations. Fortbewegung / propulsion, movement. Friedhof m cemetery. Fortbildung / advanced training. Front / front (Mil, Met). innere Front home Fortschritt m effective pitch (propeller) ; front. progress. Frontabschnitt m front sector. Fracht / freight. Frontalangriff m frontal attack. Frontalfeuer n Frachtbrief m bill of lading. frontal fire. Frontantrieb m front-wheel drive Frachtdampfer m freighter. (MT). Frachtenbeförderung / transportation of freight. Frontbogen m front arc, curved front line. Frachter m freighter. Frontdienst m service at the front. Frachtflugzeug n cargo-transport plane. Fronteinsatz m commitment to the front, employment at the front. Fühlunghalter m airplane maintaining contact Frontensegeln .n frontal soaring (glider). with enemy force (Avn, Nav). Frontflugspange / combat aviation clasp Fühlungnahme / establishment of contact (Tac). (decoration). führen to lead, direct, manage; to drive; to guide; Frontflugzeug n combat airplane. to pilot. Frontkämpfer m fighter at the front; combatant; Führer m leader; commander, commanding veteran. officer; chief; guide; driver; pilot. Frontkämpferkreuz n veterans cross (decoration Führeranwärter m SS officer candidate. awarded to all veterans of World War 1). Führerbesprechung / conference. Frontingenieur m engineer of the Todt Führer der Luft air liaison officer with the Navy. Organization (Ft). Führereigenschaft / quality(-ies) of leadership. Frontleitstelle / forward directing center for Führerflugzeug n commander's airplane, leading personnel in transit. Front:MG. n bow machine airplane, command airplane. gun (Tk). Führergehilfe m assistant chief of staff. Frontmitte / center of the front (Tac). Führergondel / control car (Ash). Frontoffizier m line officer. Führerhauptquartier n Hitler's headquarters in Frontpanzer m front armor (Tk). the field. Frontsammelstelle / front collecting point (for Führerkanzel / pilot's cockpit, control cabin reception of trained replacements and (Ap). distribution to units). Führerkompaß m pilot's compass (Ap). Frontsoldat m soldier at the front, combatant. Führerkurs vt officer training course. Frontstalag n forward prisoner of war camp. See Führerraum m control cabin, pilot's also Stalag. compartment, pilot's cockpit (Ap). Fronturlaub m furlough from the combat zone. Führerschaft / leadership; group of leaders. Frontverband m combat element (Tac); support Führerschein m operator's permit, driver's permit force, formation of support aircraft (Avn). (MT). Frontvorsprung m salient (Tac). Führersitz m cockpit; pilot's seat; driver's seat. Frontzeitung / army newspaper in combat zone. Führerstab m command group. Frontzulage / combat pay (additional pay for Führerstand.m control cabin, pilot's cockpit, personnel in the combat zone). pilot's compartment (Ap); tank commander's Frostgraupeln pl sleet. position. Frostschutzmittel n antifreeze solution. Führerzügel m lead rein (harness). Frostschutzsalbe / antifrostbite ointment. Führung / command, conduct, leadership; frostsicher nonfreezable, frost-resistant. command post, headquarters; guide (Mech). Frühzerspringer m premature burst (Arty). obere Führung higher command' (Div and up). Frühzündung / preignition (Mtr). untere Führung lower command (Regt and F-Staffel / See Fernaufklärungsstaffel. down). F-Stoff m titanium tetrachloride (a smoke agent) Führungsabteilung / tactical group of general (CWS). staff sections. F.T.-Anlage / radio installation, radio Führungsband n rotating band (Am). equipment, radio set (Ap). Führungsfläche / flank (G barrel). F.T.-Gerät n radiotelegraph set, Führungshülse / traversing slide (MG). radio equipment, radio set (Ap). Führungskante / edge of land (G barrel). F.T.-Haube / helmet with built-in headset and Führungskette / squadron commander's flight, throat-type microphone. leading flight (Avn). F.T.-Verbindung / radiotelegraph Führungsklaue / assembly guide claw (G). communication. Führungskunst / art of leadership, art of Fuchsloch n niche (Ft) (Note: fox hole = command (Tac). Schützenloch). Führungsleiste / ribbed guide (breechblock). Fugasse / fougasse. Führungs-Nachrichtenregiment n Fühlerlehre / thickness gage. signal regiment which provides communication Fühlung / contact (Tac). down to Army Hq. Fühlung aufnehmen to make contact (with Führungsring m rotating band (Am). friendly or enemy troops). Führungsrolle / guide roller (Tk). Fühlunghalten n contact mission (Avn). Führungsschiene / guide rail (G cradle). Führungsstab m operations staff (Luftwaffe). Gefreiter). Führungsstück n traversing arc (MG). Funkgerät n radio set, radio equipment. Führungsvermittlung / command telephone Funkgerätkraftwagen ra radio truck, radio- central. squipment truck. Führungswulst m rear bourrelet (Am). Funkgerätmechaniker ra radio repairman. Führungszeichen n driving signal. Funkhorchdienst ra radio intercept service. Füllansatz in appendix (Bin). Funkhorchkraftwagen ra radio intercept truck. Füllelement n desiccated cell, "add-water" cell Funkhorchstelle / radio intercept station. (Elec). Funkkiste / radio chest, radio case. Füllfunkspruch m dummy radio message. Funkkompanie / radio company. Füllpulver 02 n TNT. Funkkraftwagen ra radio car, radio truck, radio Füllschraube / filler cap (MG). command truck. Fülltrichter m filling funnel. Funklinie / radio line, two-station net. Füllung / filler (Am); filling (CWS). Funkmast m antenna mast, mast-type antenna. Füllzapfen m filling plug. Funkmastkraftwagen ra radio antenna truck. Fundamentring m base ring (Ord). Funkmeister m technical sergeant (Rad). Fünfer-Schwarmwinkel m wedge Funkmeisterei / signal supply and radio formation of 5 airplanes. maintenance shop. Fünfte Kolonne fifth column. Funkmeldung / radio message. Funk m radio. Funkmeßgerät n radar. Funkabkürzung / procedure sign, code group, Funkmeßturm ra radar tower, radar station. prosine, prosig. Funknachrichten fpl radio messages, radio Funkanlage / radio installation. communications. Funkaufklärung / radio intelligence. Funknavigation / radio navigation (Avn). Funkauswertekraftwagen m radio-intelligence Funknetz n radio net. truck. Funknetz für den Verkehr Boden-Bord air- Funkbake / radio beacon. ground net (Rad). Funkbefehl m radio command, radio order. Funkpanzerkampfwagen ra radio command tank. Funkbereitschaft / radio alert. Funkpeiler m radio direction finder. Funkbeschickung / radio compass calibration Funkpeilgerät n radio direction-finding (Air Navigation). apparatus. Funkbeschickungskurve / deviation curve (Rad). Funkpeilung / radio direction finding. Funkbeschränkung / limited radio silence. Funkquerverbindung / intercommunication Funkbetrieb m radio operations. channel (Rad). Funkbetriebskraftwagen ra radio operations Funkrufzeichen n radio call signal. truck. Funksender m radio transmitter. Funkbetriebsstelle / radio operations station. Funksendung / radio transmission. Funkdauerbereitschaft / continuous radio alert. Funksignal n radio signal. Funkdienst m radio communication . service. Funkskizze / radio net diagram. Funkdoppelverkehr ra simultaneous two-way Funksprechen n radio voice transmission, radio traffic. radiotelephone communication, voice-radio Funke m spark. communication. Funkeinsatz ra employment of radio. Funksprechgerät n radiotelephone. Funkempfang m radio reception. Funksprechübermittlung / voice-radio Funkempfänger ra radio receiver. communication. funken to radio, send by radio. Funkspruch ra radio message. Funkenbildung / production of sparks (Elec). Funkspruchkopf ra heading on radio message. Funkenstrecke / spark gap. Funkspruchübersicht / radio signal unit journal, Funkentelegraphie / radiotelegraphy. number sheet. Funkentelephonie / radiotelephony. Funkspruchvermittlung / radio-message Funkentladung / spark discharge (Elec). transmission, radio message relay (station). Funkentstörer ra static eliminator (Rad). Funkspruchweg ra radio channel. auf dem Funker m radio operator (with grade of private). Funkspruchweg by radio, via radio. Funkfeuer n radio beacon. Funkstaffel / echelon of radio units; radio Funkgefreiter ra radio operator (with grade of detachment. Funkstelle / radio station. Fußschaltung / foot shifter (MT). Funkstille / radio silence. Fußschlingenmine / foot snare mine. Funkstörung / radio interference, radio jamming. Fußstütze / footrest. Funktafel / radio code table. Fußteller m float, float plate, jack float (AA Funktasten n keying (Rad). gun). Funktäuschung / radio deception. Fußweg m footpath. Funktechnik / radio engineering. Futter n forage, fodder; lining (Clo); bushing, Funktechniker ra radio engineer. liner (Tech); chuck (of lathe, etc.). Funktrupp m radio section. Futteral n case; scabbard; sheath. Funkturm ra radio tower. Futterholz n frame, shim (Engr). Funküberwachung / radio monitoring. Futterration / forage ration. Funkübung / radio-communication exercise. Futterrohr n removable liner (G). Funkunteroffizier m radio operator (Sgt). Futterstück n bushing (breechblock). Funkverbindung / radio communication. Funkverbot n radio silence. G Funkverkehr m radio traffic. Funkverkehrsabkiirzungen fpl brevity code, Gabel / fork (utensil); bracket (Arty). eine Gabel prosigs (Bad). bilden to bracket Funkverkehrsart / type of radio-net traffic. (Arty). Funkverkehrsform / method of radio Gabelachse / Elliot-type front axle (MT). communication. Gabelbildung / bracketing method, bracket Funkwagen m radio car, truck, or wagon. adjustment (Arty). Funkwart m radio technician. Gabeldeichsel / pair of wagon shafts. Funkwechselsprechen n alternate two-way Gabellafette / gun carriage with shafts. radiophone communication. Gabelmotor m V-engine. Funkwechselverkehr m alternate two-way radio gabeln to bracket (Arty). traffic. Gabelschießen n bracket fire. Funkweg m radio channel. auf dem Funkweg by Gabelschwanz m twin tail (Ap). radio, via radio. Gabelstütze / bipod (MG). Funkwelle / radio wave. Funkwerkstatt / radio Gabelumschalter m hook switch (Tp). maintenance shop. Gabelung / bracket (Arty). Funkwetterwarte / radio weather station. Gamaschen fpl leggins, puttees. Funkzucht / radio discipline. Ganasche / jaw (horse). furagieren to forage. Gang m gear, speed, action, play, motion, travel Furagierleine / picket line (for horse). (Mech); passage, gangway. Furche / furrow, scour (river bed); groove; white Gangart / gait (horse). line (hoof). gangbar passable. Furier in quartermaster sergeant. Gangrolle / pivoted dial (speed-ovieter). Furnier n veneer. Gangschaltung / gearshift (MT). Gangspill m Fürsorge / welfare. capstan. Furt / ford. Gänsemarsch in Indian file, single file. Füsilier m private, infantry rifleman. "Ganze Abteilung, Kehrt!" "About Face!" (to a Fußbremshebel m brake pedal. detail, squad, company, etc.). Fußhebel m pe.dal'fOrd, MT). Ganzmetallflugzeug n all-metal airplane. fußkrarik footsore. Garbe / sheaf of fire, cone of dispersion, cone of Fußlappen m foot rag, foot cloth; cabbage fire. (slang). Garnison / garrison (now Standort). Fußlatscher m "foot-slogger," infantryman garnisonverwendungsfähig fit for limited service (slang). (i.e., in a garrison post, station or in Com Z) Fußlatte / sill (Bdg). (abbr. g-v.). Fußmelder m runner. Gasabblaseverfahren n gas-release method Fußplatte / foot plate, float (AA gun outrigger). (CWS). Fußpunkt m nadir point. Gasabdichtung / gas check (breechblock). Fußschalter m foot switch' (Elec); foot starter Gasabwehr / gas defense. (MT). Gasabwehrdienst m chemical defense service. Gasabwehrmaßnahmen fpl tactical protection Gasmaskenkörper m body of gas mask. (CWS). Gasmaskenprüfgerät n gas-mask testing Gasabwehrmittel n gas-defense equipment. apparatus. Gasabwehrwaffe / gas-defense weapon. Gasmaskentragbüchse / gas-mask carrier Gasalarm m gas alarm. (canister type). Gasalarmsirene / gas-alarm siren. Gasmaskenzubehör n gas-mask accessories. Gasalarmzeichen n gas-alarm signal. Gasmörser m chemical mortar. Gasangriff m gas attack. Gasmunition / .chemical munitions. Gasanzeiger m gas detector kit. Gasoffizier m gas officer, chemical officer. Gasanzug m gas-protection suit. Gasöl n gas oil, Diesel fuel. Gasaufklärung / gas reconnaissance. Gasplane / antigas paulin, protective awning Gasausbildung / gas-defense instruction. (CWS). Gasbehälter m gas container. Gasraum m gas chamber (Bin, CWS). Gasbekleidung / protective clothing (CWS). Gasraumprobe / gas-chamber test (CWS). Gasbereitschaft / gas alert. Gasraumprüfung / See Gasraumprobe. Gasbeschuß m gas-shell fire (Arty). Gasschießen n gas-shell fire (Arty). Gasbrand m gas gangrene. Gasschleuse / gas trap, air lock (CWS). Gasbrille / gas goggles (CWS). Gasschutz m chemical defense. Gasbrisanzgranate / high-explosive chemical Gasschutzdecke / protective mat (CWS). shell. Gasschutzfilm m chemical-defense | training gasdicht gasproof, gastight. film. Gasdichte / gas' concentration. Gasschutzgerät n gas protective equipment. Gasdichtigkeit / impermeability to gas. Gasschutzgerätepark m chemical defense Gasdisziplin / gas discipline. equipment park. Gasdruck m blowback, gas pressure (Ord). Gasschutzgerätwerkstatt / repair shop for gas Gasdrucklader m blowback-operated weapon. protective equipment. Gasdruckmeßgerät n pressure gage (Arty). Gasschutzsalbe / protective ointment (CWS). Gasdruckprüfung / pressure test (Ord). Gassschutziibungsmittel n- chemical defense Gasdüse / gas-cylinder nozzle. training agent. Gasentladungsröhre / gas tube (Rad). Gasschutzunteroffizier m gas noncommissioned Gas-Erdmine / chemical mine, chemical land officer. mine. Gasschutzvorhang m gas curtain, blanket door. Gaserkennungsdienst m gas-detecting service. Gasschutzvorrat m stock of chemical defense Gasflasche / chemical cylinder, gas cylinder. equipment. Gasfußhebel m accelerator pedal (Mtr). Gasschutzvorschrift / gas-defense regulations. Gasfußtritt m See Gasfußhebel. Gasschwaden mpl gas fumes (CWS). Gasgenerator m wood-gas generator (MT). Gasse / gap (in obstacle or mine field); alley, Gasgeschoß n chemical projectile. street. gasgeschützt gasproofed. gassicher gasproof. Gasgewehrgranate / gas rifle grenade. Gassperre / gas barrier, contaminated area. Gasgranate / chemical shell, gas shell. Gasspüren n gas detection. Gashandgranate / gas hand grenade, chemical Gasspürer m gas sentry. hand grenade. Gasspürfähnchen n gassed-area marker. Gashandschuh m gas-protection glove. Gasspürgerät n gas-detection apparatus. Gashandwerfer m chemical mortar. Gasspürkraftwagen m gas-detection car. Gashebel in throttle lever (Ap); accelerator Gasspürmittel npl gas-detection equipment. (Mtr). Gasspürstoff m gas-detection agent. Gaskampf m chemical warfare. Gasspürtrupp m gas-detection squad. Gaskampfgerät n chemical warfare equipment. Gasstiefel mpl gas-protection boots. Gaskampfmittel npl chemical warfare material. Gastruppen fpl chemical troops. Gaskrieg m chemical warfare. Gasüberfall m surprise gas attack, surprise gas- Gasläufer m antigas runner (roll of impregnated shell fire. paper on which to cross contaminated ground). Gasumhang m gas-protection cloak. Gasleitung / gas line, gas pipe. Gasvergifteter m gas casualty. Gasmaske / gas mask. Gasvergiftung / gas poisoning, contamination. Gasverluste mpl gas casualties. Gebührnisse fpl allowances, rates. Gasvorhang m gas curtain. Geburtsjahrgang m age class. Gaswarnung / gas warning. Geburtsurkunde / birth certificate. Gaswerfen n chemical-projector fire. gedämpft damped (Elec, Mech). Gaswerfer m chemical projector. gedeckt covered, concealed, defiladed, masked, Gaswolke / gas cloud. sheltered. Gaszelle / cell, cellule (Ash). gedeckte Bahn shooting gallery. Gaszucht / gas discipline. gedeckte Batterie masked battery. Gaze / gauze. gedeckter Raum dead space, safety zone. geballt concentrated. I geballte Ladung gedeckte Stellung cover position. concentrated charge (consisting of several geeicht calibrated. explosive blocks tied together). geerdet grounded (Elec). geben to give; transmit (Rad, Tg). Gefahr / danger. Geber m sender, transmitter; data transmitter gefährden endanger. (data transmission system); azimuth and gefährlich dangerous. elevation indicator (AA director). Gefahrpunkt m critical point (Tac). Gebiet n region; territory; zone. Gefälle n gradient (Met, Top). Gebirgsartillerie / mountain artillery, pack Gefällemesser m clinometer (Engr). artillery. gefallen fallen, dead, killed. im Felde gefallen Gebirgsfahrkolonne / mountain supply column killed in action. (H-Dr). Gefangenenabschub m evacuation of prisoners. Gebirgsgeschütz n mountain gun, pack gun. Gefangenenaussage / prisoner's statement. Gebirgshang m mountainside. Gefangenenaustausch m exchange of prisoners. Gebirgskanone / mountain gun. Gefangenenbewachungskommando n prisoner Gebirgsinfanteriegeschütz n mountain infantry guard detachment. howitzer. Gefangenenlager n prisoner-of-war camp. Gebirgsjäger m mountain infantry-. man. Gef angenensammelkommando' n prisoner- Gebirgsjäger-Bataillon n mountain infantry collecting detachment. battalion. Gefangenensammelstelle / prisoner collecting Gebirgsjäger-Regiment n mountain infantry point. regiment. Gefangenenverhör n See Gebirgskampf m mountain combat. Gefangenenvernehmung. Gebirgskorps n mountain corps. Gefangenenvernehmung / interrogation of Gebirgskorpskommando n mountain corps prisoners. headquarters. Gefangener m prisoner. Gebirgskrieg m mountain warfare. Gefangennahme / capture. Gebirgsmütze / mountain cap. Gefängnis n prison. Gebirgspaß m mountain pass. Gefängnisstrafe / sentence of confinement to a Gebirgs-Pionier-Regiment n mountain engineer prison. regiment. Gefecht n action, battle, combat, engagement, Gebirgsträgerkompanie / mountain carrier fight. See also terms under Kampf, Krieg. company (on foot). Gefechte unter besonderen Verhältnissen special Gebirgstruppen fpl 'mountain troops. operations. Gebiß n bit (harness). . Gefecht im Gebirge mountain combat. Gebläse n blower, supercharger; ventilator. Gefechtsabschnitt m combat sector, zone of Gebläsemotor m supercharged engine. action. Gebläsewind m airflow. Gefechtsaufgabe / combat task. Gebrauch m use, custom. Gefechtsaufklärung / battle reconnaissance, Gebrauchsanweisung / instructions for use, combat reconnaissance. operating instructions. Gefechtsauftrag m combat mission. Gebrauchsflugzeug n general-purpose airplane. Gefechtsausbildung / combat practice, tactical Gebrauchsladung / normal charge. training. Gebrauchsstufe / the sum of all interior ballistic Gefechtsbatterie / firing battery. factors. See also Grundstufe. Gefechtsbefehl m combat order. Gebühr / charge, rate, allowance, fee. Gefechtsbefehlsstelle / command post. Gefechtsbereich m zone of action. headquarters (Avn); gun position, gunner's Gefechtsbereitschaft / readiness for action. station (Ap). Gefechtsbericht m combat report. Gefechtsstellung / action station. Gefechtsberührung / contact with the enemy. Gefechtsstreifen m combat sector, zone of Gefechtsbreite / combat frontage. action. Gefechtseinheit / combat unit. Gefechtstätigkeit / combat activity. Gefechtseinsatz m employment . in action, Gefechtstroß m combat train; maintenance commitment to action. section (Btry). Gefechtsentwicklung / deployment for action Gefechtsübung / combat practice. (Tac). Gefechtsverlauf m progress of action (Tac). Gefechtsfahrzeug n combat vehicle. Gefechtsverwendung / employment in combat. Gefechtsform / combat formation. Gefechtsvorposten in combat outpost. Gefechtsgebiet n combat zone. Gefechtswagen m ammunition and weapons Gefechtsgliederung / tactical grouping. wagon. Gefechtsgruppe / combat unit; armored support Gefechtszeitangabe / chronology of battle. unit. Gefechtszweck in objective of combat, purpose Gefechtshandlung / operation, action, of an action. engagement, battle. Gefecht um Engen combat at defiles. Gefechtskarren m ammunition and weapons cart Gefolgschaft / collective term for subordinate (H-Dr). officers and/or enlisted personnel. Gefechtskarte / battle map. Gefreitenarmwinkel m acting corporal's Gefechtskasten m medical supplies and chevron. equipment chest. Gefreitenwinkel in See Gefreitenarmwinkel. gefechtsklar cleared for action (Nav). Gefreiter m acting corporal (grade between Pvt Gefechtskompanie / assault company (Prcht Id and Cpl, strictly not NCO in Ger definition of troops). term; translated as acting Cpl, lance Cpl, etc.). Gefechtskopf m warhead (torpedo). Gefrierschutz m antifreeze (MT). Gefechtskraftwagen m combat car. Gefrierschutzmittel n antifreeze solution (MT). Gefechtslage / combat situation. Gegenangriff m counterattack (Tac). Gefechtslandeplatz m advance (d) landing field. Gegenaufklärung / counterrecon-naissance. Gefechtslärm m noise of battle. Gegenbefehl m counterorder. einen Gegenbefehl Gefechtslehre / tactics. geben to countermand. Gefechtslinie / line of battle. Gegenböschung / counterslope. Gefechtsluftaufklärung / combat air Gegend / region, vicinity, neighborhood. reconnaissance. Gegenfeuer n counterfire, retaliation fire. gefechtsmäßig similar to actual combat or Gegenfunkstelle / called station (Rad). conditions in the field. Gegengewicht n counterpoise (Rad); gefechtsmäßiges Schießen combat practice counterweight, counterbalance. firing. Gegenhang m counterslope. Gefechtsmeldung / combat message, combat Gegenkolbenmotor m opposed-piston engine. report. Gegenlaufgraben m counterapproach trench. Gefechtspause / lull in combat. gegenläufige Luftschrauben contra-rotating Gefechtsraum m zone of action, combat area propellers. (Tac); fighting compartment, turret basket (Tk). Gegenlicht n "counter-light" (sunlight against Gefechtsscheibe / field target, aiming silhouette. the attacker, defender or observer). Gefechtsschießen n advanced combat practice Gegenlosung / countersign. firing. Gegenmarsch m countermarch. Gefechtsschießstand m field firing range (R). Gegenmaßnahme / countermeasure. Gefechtsschlitten m combat sled. Gegenmine / countermine. Gefechtsschreiber m clerk at a command post. Gegenmutter / lock nut. Gefechtsspähtrupp m combat patrol. Gegenoffensive / counteroffensive. Gefechtsstab m command group; tactical Gegenpropaganda / counterpropa-ganda. operations staff. Gegenseil n stagger wire (biplane). Gefechtsstaffel / combat-train echelon. gegenseitig two-way, mutual, reciprocal. Gefechtsstand m command post (in combat); gegenseitige Sprechverbindung two-way telephone circuit. Geisel / hostage. Gegensignal n answer signal. geladen loaded, armed, charged, activated. Gegensinn m counterclockwise direction, geladener Draht live wire. opposite direction. im Gegensinn zum Uhrzeiger Gelände ft terrain, ground, country. counterclockwise. Geländeabschnitt m terrain sector, terrain Gegenspionage / counterespionage. compartment. Gegensprechen n duplex operation, two-way Geländeanpassung / adaptation to the terrain, break-in communication (Rad); duplexing (Tp). blending with the ground (Cam). Gegenstand m item, object, article. Geländeaufnahme / terrain photo-survey. Gegenstelle / called station (Rad). Geländeausbildung/ field training. Gegensteuern n trimming (with one or more Geländeausnutzung / utilization of terrain. engines inoperative) (Avn). Geländeausschnitt m coverage (aerial Photo). Gegenstollen m countermine. Geländebedeckung / mask (Gunnery). Gegenstoß m counterthrust, counterattack (Tac). Geländebesprechung / tactical ride, tactical Gegentakt-Verstärker w push-pull amplifier walk. (Rad). Geländebeurteilung / terrain appreciation, Gegenvorbereitungsfeuer n counter-preparation, estimate of terrain. counterpreparation ftre. Geländedarstellung / terrain representation Gegenwehr / resistance (TacJ. (Surv). Gegenwind m head wind. Geländeentgiftung/ ground decontamination. Gegenzeiger m pointer, indicator (follow-the- Geländeerkundung/ terrain reconnaissance. pointer mechanism). geländefähig capable of cross-country travel Gegenzeigersinn m counterclockwise direction. (MT). Gegner m opponent. Geländefahren n cross-country driving. Gegnerpfeil m path-of-flight pointer (reflector Geländefahrzeug n cross-country vehicle (MT). sight). Geländegang m auxiliary gear, un-derdrive Gegnerpunkt m future position at moment of (MT). burst (A A A). geländegängig capable of cross-country travel, gegossen cast (metals, armor, etc.). having cross-country mobility (MT). gegürtet belted (Am, etc.). Geländegängigkeit / cross-country traveling Gehalt m concentration (CWS) ; content, ability, cross-country mobility (MT). volume. Geländegegenstand m terrain feature, landmark. Gehäuse n case, casing, housing. Geländegestaltung / configuration of terrain, geheim secret, confidential. terrain features. Geheime Feldpolizei secret field police (special Geländehindernis n natural obstacle, terrain MP units attached to armies and Mil Adm of obstacle. occupied countries; abbr. G.F.P.). Geländekampfstoff m ground-contaminating geheimer Gegenstand classified military item, agent, persistent agent (CWS). secret item. Geländekette/ traction band (MT). Geheime Staatspolizei secret state police Geländekraftfahrzeug n cross-country motor (political police; abbr. Gestapo). vehicle. Geheimhaltung / secrecy. Geländenachbildung/ simulation of terrain. Geheimnis n secret. Geländeneigung / slope. Geheimschrift / cryptography. Geländeorientierung / orientation by map, Geheimschriftanalyse / cryptanaly-sis. Geländepunkt m terrain point, landmark. Geheimtext m cipher text. Geländern railing; handrail (Bdg). Geheimwort n cipher key. Geländeraum m terrain area. Gehilfe m aid, assistant. Geländerstütze/ railing post; handrail post (Bdg). Gehilfe des Richtschützen assistant gunner (MG Geländescheibe / landscape target (Tng). squad). Geländeschutz m defilade, natural protection. Gehirnerschütterung / concussion of the brain. Geländeskizze/ military sketch. gehoben raised, lifted, elevated; higher grade (of Geländestreifen m terrain sector. Wehrmachtbeamter). Geländeübung/ field exercise. Gehorsam m obedience. Geländevergiftung / terrain contamination Gehorsamsverweigerung / insubordination. (CWS). Geländeverhältnisse npl terrain conditions. Generaladmiral m admiral (com- Geländevermessung / terrain survey. mander of a fleet). Geländeverstärkung / organization of the ground Generalarzt m brigadier general (Med). (Tac). Generalarbeitsführer m brigadier general (Reich Geländewinkel m angle of site (Gunnery); angle Labor Service). of slope (Top). negativer Geländewinkel angle Generalfeldmarschall m Field Marshal. of depression, negative angle of site. Generalgouvernement n Government General GeländewinkelJibelle / angle-of-site level. (administrative region established in occupied Geländewinkelmesser m angle-of-site territory; specifically, in Central Poland in instrument, clinometer. 19B9). Geländewinkelmeßvorrichtung / angle-of-site Generalinspekteur für die Panzerwaffe Inspector mechanism (telescopic sight). General of Armored Forces. Gelatitw a rock-blasting explosive. Generalintendant m civilian official in gelb yellow. administrative services ranking as brigadier Gelbkreuz n Yellow Cross (Ger marking for general. vesicants) (CWS). Generalkommando n corps headquarters. Gelbkreuzbeschuß m chemical-shell fire Generalleutnant m major general. (vesicant filter). Generalluftzeugmeister m chief of air forces Geldabfindung / money allowance, special supply and procurement service. reimbursement, cash settlement. Generalmajor m brigadier general. Geldstrafe / fine (Law). Generaloberst m general (full general). Geldwert der Verpflegungsersparnisse ration Generaloberstabsarzt m surgeon general savings. (lieutenant general). Gelegenheitsziel n target of opportunity. Generaloberstabsveterinär m lieutenant general Geleise n track (RR). (Vet). Geleit n escort, convoy. Generalquartiermeister m general staff officer Ib Geleitmannschaft / escort personnel. in charge of supply and administration at Geleitschiff n convoy vessel, escort vessel. headquarters of field forces. Geleitschutz m convoy guard (Nav). Generalstab m general staff. Geleitzug m convoy (Nav). Generalstab des Heeres General Staff of the Gelenk n knuckle, joint, flexible coupling. Army. Gelenkbinden fpl ankle wrap puttees. Generalstabsarzt m major general (Med). Gelenkbogenbriicke / hinged-arch bridge. Generalstabschef m Chief of Staff. Gelenkgehäuse n universal-joint housing (MT). Generalstabskarte / strategic map (1:100,000). Gelenkstück n joint piece (MG tripod). Generalstabskorps n General Staff Corps. Gelenkwelle / flexible drive shaft, drive shaft Generalstabsoffizier m general staff officer. and universal joint, propeller shaft. Generalstabsveterinär «i major general (Vet). gelöste Flugordnung route formation (Aim). Generalveterinär m brigadier general (Vet). Gemeineren private, common soldier or sailor Generatoranhänger m wood-gas generator trailer (in disuse). (MT); generator trailer (Elec). Gemischbildung / mixing, mixture formation Genesung / convalescence. (carburetor). Genesungskompanie / convalescent company, gemischt mixed, combined. rehabilitation company. Gemischtbauweise / composite construction. Genesungsurlaub m sick leave. gemischter Verband combined-arms unit. Genfer Abkommen Geneva Convention. gemodelte Welle modulated wave. Genfer Rotes Kreuz Geneva Cross. genau accurate, exact, precise; tight; I close; genormt standardized. strict. geöffnet open, extended. genaues Einschießen precision adjustment fire. geöffnete Ordnung extended order. Gendarm m rural policeman. geographische Breite latitude. Gendarmerie/ rural police. geographische Karte geographic map. genehmigen authorize, approve. geographische Koordinaten geo- General m lieutenant general; general; general graphic coordinates. officer (specifically, Lt Gen). Compare geographische. Länge longitude. Generaloberst. Geographisch-Nord m true north. Gepäck n baggage, impedimenta. Gerüst n scaffold, frame. Gepäcktroß m baggage train. Gesamtausfall TO. total loss(es). Gepäckwagen m baggage car (RR). Gesamtaus Wanderungsstrecke / linear travel of gepanzert armored. target from position at instant of range gepflastert paved. determination to future position (AA gunnery). gerade straight. Gesamtauswanderungszeit / dead time plus time geradeaus straight ahead. of flight (AA gunnery). Geradeausflug m horizontal flight, level flight Gesamtbefehl m complete order (Tac). (Ami). Gesamtdruck m total pressure. Geradseitfelge / straight-side rim (MT). Gesamterhöhung / quadrant elevation Gerät n nonexpendable supplies, materiel, (Gunnery). ordnance, equipment; instrument; apparatus. Gesamtkilometerzähler m total mileage Gerätart / type of equipment. odometer (on speedometer). Gerätausstattung / allotment of equipment. Gesamtkriegführung/ grand strategy, general Gerätbrett n instrument panel. conduct of the war. Gerätedurchsicht / inspection of equipment or Gesamtlage / total situation, over-all situation ordnance. (Tac). Geräteeinheit / unit assemblage (of equipment, Gesamtrohrerhöhung/ total elevation (G). etc.). Gesamtseitenrichtung / total traverse, total Geräteentgiftung / decontamination of deflection (G). equipment. Gesamtvorhaltewinkel m principal lateral Gerätelicht n instrument light. deflection angle (AA gunnery). Geräteoffizier m ordnance staff officer, Gesandtschaft / legation. ordnance officer, property officer. Geschirr n harness; utensils. Geräteunteroffizier m ordnance sergeant. Geschirrtau n trace (harness). Geräteverwalter m quartermaster sergeant. Geschlechtskrankheit / venereal disease. Gerätewagen m See Gerätwagen. geschlossen closed, close; combined; compact. Gerätinspizient m equipment inspector. geschlossene Ordnung close order. Gerätklasse / class of equipment. geschlossener Bau close-order construction Gerätsammelstelle / ordnance collecting point. (method of Tp line construction by a single Gerätsatz m unit of equipment. crew). Gerätstück n piece of equipment, item of geschlossenes Exerzieren close-order drill. equipment. geschlüsselt encoded, secret. Gerätwagen m equipment truck, equipment geschlüsselter Funkspruch radio code message. wagon. Geschoß n projectile, bullet, shell. Geräusch n noise, sound. Geschoßabweichung / deviation, absolute Geräuschtarnung/ "noise camouflage" (any deviation (Gunnery). noise-producing means intended to deceive Geschoßanlage / clearance space (R). enemy as to position of guns, advance of tanks, Geschoßaufschlag m impact of projectile, point etc.). of impact. Gerbersche Anordnung Gerber design (a type of Geschoßbahn / trajectory, ballistic curve. cantilever bridge). Geschoßbö / blast effect of antiaircraft shell. Gerberträger m cantilever span (two cantilever Geschoßboden m base of projectile. arms with suspended span). Geschoßdrall m spin of projectile. Gericht n court. Geschoßdrehung / See Geschoßdrall. gerichteter Empfang directional reception (Rad). Geschoßdurchmesser m diameter of projectile. Gerichtsherr m appointing authority (Law). Geschoßeinschlag m impact of projectile, point Gerippe n skeleton, framework, outline. of impact. Gerippeabteil n bay (Ap). Geschoßflugzeit / time of flight of projectile. Germanisches SS-Panzerkorps SS armored Geschoßform / shape of projectile. corps composed of non-German volunteers from Geschoßführung / seating of projectile. "Germanic" countries. Geschoßgarbe / cone or sheaf of fire, cone of Geruch m odor. dispersion. geruchlos odorless. Geschoßgewicht n weight of projec'-tile. Gerücht n rumor. Geschoßheber m gun hoist. Geschoßhöhlung / shell cavity (Am). from 3 to 5 Gruppen); squadron (Nav). Geschoßhülle / body of projectile (Am). Geschwaderflugform / wing flight formation. Geschoßhülse / cartridge case (Am). Geschwaderkeil m wing wedge formation Geschoßkanal m bullet tube (grenade launcher). (Avn). Geschoßkappe / cap of projectile. Geschwaderkolonne/ wing column formation Geschoßkern m core of bullet. (Avn). Geschoßknall m report produced by shell wave Geschwaderkommodore in wing commander (SR). (Avn). Geschoßkopf m head of projectile. geschweißt welded. Geschoßkran m gun hoist. Geschwindigkeit/ speed, velocity; rate (of fire). Geschoßmantel m jacket of bullet. Geschwindigkeitsdreieck n triangle of velocities Geschoßmine / improvised antitank mine made (Avn). of a high-explosive shell. Geschwindigkeitsmesser m speedometer (MT). Geschoßspitze / ogive of shell. Geschwindigkeitssteigerung / speed increase. Geschoßwagen m ammunition truck. Geschwindigkeitsverlust m loss of velocity Geschoßwirkung / effect of projectile. (Ballistics). Geschoß-Zubringewagen m ammunition truck Geschwindigkeit zur Luft indicated airspeed. (for carrying heavy projectile to the piece). Gesellschaftsanzug m dress uniform for social Geschütz n gun (Arty piece). See Artillerie for occasions. classification as light, medium and heavy. Gesenk n die (for stamping or punching). Geschützart/ type of gun (Arty). Gesetz n law, statute. Geschützbank / barbette. Gesetze und Gebräuche des Landkrieges Laws Geschützbedienung/ gun crew; service of the and Customs of War on Land (Hague piece. Convention, 1907). Geschützbettung / ground platform (RR gun). gesichert safe; secured. Geschützexerzieren n service of the piece drill. Gesichtsfeld n field of view (Optics). Geschützführer m chief of section (FA). Gespann n team of horses. Geschützkompanie / howitzer company (Inf). Gespräch n conversation; telephone call. Geschützladung/ propelling charge (Am). Gesprächsschluß m completion of call (Tp). Geschützmannschaft / gun crew. Gesprächsverbindung / call, connection (Tp). Geschütznullpunkt m position of gun (on firing gestaffelt echeloned, staggered. charts and diagrams). Gestalt / form, shape, figure, configuration. Geschützort m See Geschiitznullpunkt. Gestalt der Flugbahn curve of the trajectory. Geschützpark m ordnance park. Gestänge n bars, poles, rods, linkage. GeschUtzplane / gun cover. Gestapo / See Geheime Staatspolizei. Geschützrohr n gun barrel. gestattet allowed, allowable, granted, permitted. Geschützschlepper m prime mover (Arty). gestattete Abweichung tolerance (Tech). Geschützstaffel/ gun section. Gesteinssprengmittel n rock-blasting explosive. Geschützstand ra gun position, gun Gestell n stand; mount; frame; block; trestle; emplacement, position of the piece (Arty). carriage; gear. Geschützstellung/ gun position, gun Gestellungsbefehl m induction order. emplacement. Gestellungspflicht / obligation to appear before geschützt protected. draft board. geschützter Behälter self-sealing tank (Ap). gesteuert controlled, steered; synchronized. Geschützverschluß m breech mechanism, gesteuertes Maschinengewehr synchronized breechblock (Ord). machine gun (Ap). Geschützwagen m gun car (RR). Gesträuch n underbrush, shrubbery. geschützweises Feuer fire by piece at command gestreckt elongated, extended; stretched; flat. (Arty). gestreckte Flugbahn flat trajectory. Geschütz winde / firing jack (G). gestreckte Ladung elongated charge. See also Geschützzielfeuer n simulated fire representing Reihenladung. an enemy gun target (Tug). gestrichenes Korn medium sight (R aiming). Geschützzug m howitzer platoon (Inf). Gestrüppe underbrush, brush. Geschwader n wing (air force operational unit Gesuch n petition, request, application. consisting of about 100 aircraft organized into Gesundheit / health. Gesundheitsappell m physical inspection. Gewehrträger m rifleman; machine-gun carrier Gesundheitsdienst m Sanitary Corps. (gunner No. 1); cradle (on MG sleigh mount or Gesundheitsoffizier. m health officer. tripod). Gesundheitszustand m physical condition. Gewehrtragevorrichtung / rifle scabbard (Cav). Getränk n beverage. "Gewehr, über!" "Left shoulder, getrennt separate(d); cut off (Tp). arms!" (with tightened sling); "Sling arms!" getrennte Munition separate-loading (with loosened sling). ammunition. Gewehrübung / rifle exercise (calisthenics). getrennter Bau extended-order construction "Gewehr umhängen!" "Sling arms!" (method of Tp line construction by two separate Gewehrzielfeuer n simulated fire representing crews). enemy rifle or MG target (Tng). Getrieben gear, transmission (MT). Gewehrzubehör n rifle accessories. Getriebebremse / transmission brake (MT). gewerblich industrial. Getriebefett n transmission grease (MT). Gewicht n weight; gravity. Getriebehauptwelle / transmission main shaft Gewichtsverteilung / weight distribution, (MT). balance. Getriebegehäuse n transmission case (MT). Gewinden thread (Tech). Getriebewelle/ transmission shaft (MT). Gewindebacken fpl die (for cutting threads). Gewahrsam m custody. Gewindegang m pitch (of screw thread). Gewaltmarsch in forced march. Gewindeschablone / screw pitch gage. gewaltsam forceful, in force. Gewitter n thunderstorm. gewaltsame Erkundung reconnaissance in force. gewitterdrohend ugly, threatening sky (Met). Gewehr n rifle. Gewitterflug in frontal soaring (glider). "Gewehr, ab!" * "Order, arms!" Gewitterstörung / atmospherics, static (Bad). "Gewehr abnehmen!" "Unsling, arms!" gewöhnliches Ferngespräch routine call (Tp). Gewehrappell m rifle inspection. gewölbt convex, arched, vaulted. Gewehrauflage / fire crest (Ft). gewölbte Böschung convex slope. Gewehrfeuer n rifle fire. Gezeiten pi tide(s). x Gewehrf iihrer m machine-gun squad leader, Gezeitentafel / tide table. gun leader (heavy MG). gezogen rifled (barrel); drawn, towed. Gewehrgeschoß n rifle bullet. gezogene Kurve climbing turn (Avn). Gewehrgranate / rifle grenade. gezogenes Geschütz rifled gun (Arty). Gewehrgranatenschütze m rifle grenadier. gezogenes Ziel towed target. "Gewehr in die, Hand!" "Take, arms!" Gieren n yawing; trail-ferrying. Gewehrkartusche/ propelling cartridge for rifle Gierfähre/ trail ferry. grenade. Gierungsmesser m yawmeter (Ap). Gewehrkolben m rifle butt. Gierwinkel m angle of yaw (Avn). Gewehrkupplungsstück n barrel-locking stud Gießerei / foundry. (MG). Gift n poison. Gewehrmieke / arms rack. giftig poisonous, toxic. Gewehrmücke/ See Gewehrmieke. Giftnebel m toxic smoke (CWS). Gewehrmunition /' rifle ammunition. Giftnebelkerze / gas candle, irritant gas candle Gewehr-Panzergranate / armor-piercing rifle (CWS). grenade. Giftnebelwolke / gas cloud. Gewehr-Propagandagranate / rifle propaganda Giftrauch m irritant smoke (CWS). grenade (scatters leaflets). Giftrauchkerze / toxic-smoke candle, gas candle Gewehrriemen m rifle sling. (CWS). Gewehrschaft m rifle stock. Giftregen m aerial gas spray (CWS). Gewehrschießstand m rifle range. Giftregenangriff m spray attack (CWS). Gewehrschuß m rifle shot. Giftstoff m toxic agent (CWS). Gewehrschütze m rifleman. Gipfel m peak, summit. Gewehrsprenggranate f high-explosive rifle Gipfelentfernung / abscissa for maximum grenade. Ordinate (of trajectory). Gewehrstock m cleaning rod (R). Gipfelhöhe / maximum Ordinate (of trajectory); Gewehrstütze / arms rack. absolute ceiling (Avn). Gipfelhöhe mit einem stehenden Motor Gleichung / equation. emergency ceiling (Avn). gleichzeitig simultaneous. Gipfelpunkt w summit (of trajectory, etc.). Gleis n rail, track (RR). Gittern grid (maps, Rad); trellis, lattice, grillage. Gleisanlage / railroad yard. Gitterantenne / parasol-type antenna. Gleisbalken TO stringer (Bdg). Gitterdrossel/ grid resistor (Rad). Gleiskette/ caterpillar track. Gittergleichrichter m grid rectifier (Bad;. Gleiskettenantrieb m caterpillar drive. Gitterkondensator m grid condenser, grid Gleiskettenfahrzeug n track-laying vehicle. capacitor (Rad). Gleiskettenschlepper m caterpillar tractor. Gitterkreis m grid circuit, grid resonant circuit Gleiskettenzugmaschine / caterpillar prime (Rad). mover. Gitterlinie / grid line. Gleiskurve/ epi, curved spur track (RR gun). Gittermast TO trellis mast. Gleitbahn/ slide (G cradle). Gitternetz n coordinate map grid, grid system, Gleitbombe/ glider bomb (Avn). military grid. gleiten to glide. Gitternetzkarte / gridded map. Gleiter m glider. Gitternetzlinie / See Gitterlinie. Gleitfähigkeit/ gliding ability; sliding ability. Gitter-Nordw grid north. Gleitflug TO glide, gliding (Avn). Gitterrichtung / grid base-line direction Gleitflugwinkel TO gliding angle (Avn). (Gunnery). Gleitflugzeug n glider. Gitterschießplan m fire-control grid (Gunnery). Gleithebel TO sliding lever (breechblock). Gitterschwanz «i open tail (Ap). Gleithebelverschluß TO sliding-lever Gitterspannung/ grid voltage (Rad). breechblock. Gittervorspannung/ bias (Rad). Gleitkufe/ landing ski (Ap). Gitterwerte mpl grid coordinates, grid numbers Gleitlager n plain bearing. (maps). Gleitmittel w lubricant. Gitterwiderstand m grid resistance (Rad). Gleitriegel TO sliding bolt (breechblock). Glas re glass; binoculars, field glass. Gleitschiene/ guide slide, guide rail (G cradle); glasartig glasslike. track (of a catapult). glasartige Vereisung clear ice, glaze (Avn). Gleitschuh m gun slide. Glasbeobachtung/ observation -with field glass Gleitschutz TO nonskid tread (MT). or telescope. Gleitschutzkette / skid chain (MT). Glasgefäß n envelope (of Rad tube). Gleitschutzmittel n nonskid device, traction aid Glasmaßstab TO glass scale (Optics). (MT). glatt smooth, smooth-bore. Gleitstein w cam plate (G). glattes Geschütz smooth-bore gun. Gleitstößel m tappet rod (sliding-cam type). gleichachsig coaxial. Gleitvorrichtung/ slide mechanism (MG). gleichbleibend uniform, constant. Gleitwand / slide plate (MG). gleichbleibender Drall uniform twist (Ord). Gleitwinkel m gliding angle (Avn). gleichförmiger Drall See gleichbleibender Drall. Glied n rank (in formation); limb; link; member; Gleichgewicht n balance, equilibrium. unit; penis. Gleichlauf m synchronism. Gliederung / formation, organization; Gleichlaufende/ parallel line. distribution; classification, arrangement; Gleichlaufstellung/ laying pieces reciprocally composition. (Btry). Gliedersäge / chain saw. Gleichlaufverfahren n reciprocal laying (Btry). Glimmer m mica. Gleichrichter m rectifier (Elec). Glimmlampe / neon lamp. Gleichrichterröhre / rectifier tube. Glühdraht m See Glühfaden. Gleichrichtung/ rectification (Rad). Glühfaden m filament. Gleichschritt TO cadence; quick time. "Im Glühkathode/ hot cathode (Rad). Gleichschritt, marsch!" "Forward, march!" Glühkathodenröhre / vacuum tube, incandescent (being at a halt). "Im Gleichschritt!" "Quick cathode tube (Rad). time, march!" (being in march in double time). Glühkerze/ glow plug (Diesel engine). gleichstellen synchronize (watches); equalize. Glühköpfchen n hot-wire-bridge head (Elec Gleichstrom m direct current. igniting device). Glühlampe/ incandescent lamp. Granatwerfertrupp m mortar team. Glührohrzündapparat m hot-tube igniter. Granatwerferzug m mortar platoon. GlühzUndapparat m blasting machine, exploder graphisch graphic; mapped, surveyed or plotted. (Engr). graphischer Punkt topographical point (on map). Glühzünder in electric igniter (blasting cap). graphische Schußtafel trajectory chart (not to be Glühzündstück n electric detonator, electric confused with US graphical firing table). igniter (Engr). Graphitschmiermittel n graphite lubricant. Glysantin n an antifreeze solution (MT). Grat m ridge (especially a sharp, rocky ridge); Gnade/ quarter, mercy; grace; pardon. scoring (in bore of gun). Goerz-Visier n bomb sight manufactured by Gräte / fishbone. Goerz Company. Graupelschauer m snow-pellet Gondel/ gondola, nacelle (Ap). shower, graupel shower (Met). Goniometer re goniometer (Surv). Greifer m cleat, grouser (MT, Tk). Goniometrie/ goniometry (Surv). Greifervorrichtung / traction device (MT). Graben m trench; ditch. Greifzirkel m calipers, dividers. Grabenbagger m trench excavator. Grenadier m private, infantry rifleman Grabenbekleidung / trench revetment. (historical term reintroduced). See also Grabendurchfahrt / crossing of trenches or Panzergrenadier. ditches (MT). GrenadierbataiUon n rifle battalion. Grabenkopf/ saphead (Ft). Grenadierkompanie / rifle company. Grabenkrieg m trench warfare. Grenadier-Panzerwagen m armored personnel Grabenprofil n trench profile (Ft); ditch profile carrier (MT). (Engr). Grenadierregiment n rifle regiment, infantry Grabenrost m trench boards, boardwalk. regiment. Grabensohle / trench bottom. Grenzbahnhof m frontier station (RR). Grabenspiegel m trench periscope. Grenzbezirk m frontier district. Grabenstellung / trench position. Grenze/ frontier, border; boundary; limit. Grabenstufe / firing step. Grenzfrequenz/ cut-off frequency (Rad). Grabenwehr / parapet. Grenzgebiet n border area, frontier area. Gräberoffizier m graves registration officer. Grenzlehre / fixed gage, plug or snap gage. Grabkreuz n grave marker. Grenzschicht / boundary layer (fluid mechanics). Grabtafel / grave marker. Grenzschraube / setscrew. Gradabteilung / map square. Grenzschutz ire frontier guard; frontier Gradabzeichen n See Dienstgradab- • zeichen. protection. Gradbogen m quadrant, scale (G). Grenzschutzabschnittskommando n frontier Gradeinteilung / graduation, scale. guard sector command (Regtl Hq). Gradfeld n map square. Grenzschutzunterabschnitt m frontier guard sub- Gradnetz n map grid. sector (Bn Hq). Gradzahl / number of degrees, number of Grenzüberschreitung / crossing a frontier. graduations. Grenzwache / frontier sentry, frontier guard. Granatbüchse / antitank grenade rifle. Grenzwacht / frontier guard. Granate/ shell (Am). Grenzwachtdivision / frontier guard division. Granatfüllung / shell filler (Am). Grenzzwischenfall in border incident, frontier Granathülse / shell case. incident. Granatloch n shell hole. Griff m grip; hold; handle; doorknob. Granatsignal n projector signal, star shell. Griffigkeit / grip, traction (tires); traction, Granatsplitter m shell splinter. ground-gripping ability (Mt, Tk). Granattreffer m hit (shell fire). Griffplatte/ holding plate (G sight). Granattrichter m shell crater. Griffrohr n tubular handle (trail spade). Granatwerfer m mortar (Ord); gunner (Mort Griffschale/ stock (pistol). squad). Griffstück n grip (MG); receiver (pistol). Granatwerfergeschoß n mortar shell. grob approximate, rough, gross, Granatwerfer-Gruppe/ mortar section. coarse; bad, serious (mistake). Granatwerfernest n mortar pit. Grobeinstellung/ frequency selection (Rad); Granatwerferstand m mortar emplacement. coarse setting (Optics). grobes Einschießen approximate adjustment fire. standard muzzle velocity). Grobfeile/ coarse file. Grundwasser«, subsoil water, underground Grobsicherung/ fuse (Elec). water. Grobstufenschalter m band switch (Rad). Grundzahl/ reference-point reading (Gunnery). Grofm heavy flame thrower (on two-wheel Grünkreuz n green cross (Ger marking for lung carrier) (abbr. of grosser Flammenwerfer). irritants) (CWS). Grosn. main body (Tac). Gruppe/ group, groupment (Tac); rifle squad Großadmiral m Admiral of the Fleet; (Inf); section (Cav); volley (Arty); group (air Commander-in-Chief (operational and/or force operational unit of 3 Staffeln, about 27 administrative) (Nav). aircraft). Großangriff m large-scale attack, major attack, Gruppenfeuer n volley fire (Arty). major offensive operation. Gruppenflugform / group formation (Avn). Größe / quantity (Math); greatness, magnitude, Gruppenführer m squad leader (Inf); section size. leader (Cav). See also SS-Gruppenführer. Großeinsatz m major commitment, commitment Gruppenf ührerabmarsch m section-leader half- of large forces, employment of great numbers squad (Cav). (Tac). Gruppengefechtsstand m group command post Großer Bär Big Dipper. (Avn). Großfertigung / mass production. Gruppengetriebe n auxiliary transmission (MT). Großfunkstelle / high-power longdistance radio Gruppenkeil m group wedge (Avn). station. Gruppenkolonne / group of squadron javelins großkalibrig large-caliber. (Avn). Großkampfschiff n capital ship. Gruppenkolonne aus geschlossenen Winkeln Großkreis m great circle. group column of squadron wedges. Großreihenfertigung / large-scale series Gruppenkolonne links group of squadron production. javelins echeloned left. Größtgeschwindigkeit / maximum speed. Gruppenkommandeur TO commander of a Großvernebelung / extensive smoke screen, Gruppe (Luftwaffe). large-area screening. Gruppenkommando n army group headquarters; Grube / pit. air force headquarters of a Gruppe. Grundausbildung / basic training. Gruppenschaltung / series-parallel connection Grundbegriffe mpl fundamentals, (Elec). basic concepts. Gruppenschießen n volley fire. (Arty). Grundbuchse / base bushing (coun-terrecoil gruppenweise by squads; by sections; by groups. mechanism). Gruppenwinkel m group column of squadron V's Grundgehalt n base pay. (Avn). Grundgeschütz n base piece, directing gun. Gruppe zu Pferde mounted section (Cav). Grundgeschwindigkeit / ground speed (Avn). Gruß m hand salute. Grundlagen fpl data. Grußpflicht / obligation to salute. Grundlinie/ base line. Grußweite / saluting distance. Grundmaschinengewehr n base machine gun. Guerillakämpfer m guerrilla. Grundmine / ground mine, controlled mine, Guerillakrieg m guerrilla warfare. observation mine (Nav). Gulasch n beef stew. Grundplatte / base plate. Gulaschkanone / field kitchen (slang). Grundrichtung/ base-line direction (Gunnery). Gummi TO-W. rubber; gum. Grundrichtungslinie / base line (Gunnery). Gummierung / rubberizing, rubber coating; Grundrichtungspunkt m base point (Gunnery). gumming. Grundrichtungswinkel m base angle (Gunnery). Gummifederung/ rubber shock absorber. Grundrißskizze / area sketch. Gummigleiskette / rubber track (Tk). Grundschwelle/ ground sill (Bdg). Gummikabel n rubber-insulated wire (Tp). Grundstellung / position of attention, position of Gummiknüppel TO rubber truncheon, rubber the soldier (drill). club. Grundstufe / a factor used for correction of Gummipolster n rubber block (caterpillar track). velocity error (expressed in units — Gummirad« rubber-tired wheel. Stufeneinheiten — each equal to % of 1 % of Gummistoff m rubberized material; günstig favorable. Hagel m hail (Met). Gurtm belt, strap, web (Clo); ammunition belt, Hahnm hammer (SA); cock; stopcock, faucet. feed belt (MG); chord (of a truss). Hahnbolzen m trigger pin (MG). Gürtel m belt, strap; cordon; zone. Hahngewehr n hammer gun (as distinguished Gürtelfestung / fortress with an from hahnloses Gewehr, hammerless gun), outer cordon of smaller forts. hahnlos hammerless (Ord). gurten to load an ammunition belt. Hakenm hook; clasp; clamp; catch. Gurtförderer m belt conveyor. Hakenkreuz n swastika. G'urtfüller m belt-filling machine, belt-loading Hakenumschalter m hook switch (Tv). machine, link-loading machine. halbautomatisch semiautomatic. Gurfhebelm belt-feed guide (MG). Halbbildentfernungsmesser m split-field Gurtladung / belt feed. coincidence range finder. Gurtschieber m belt-feed pawl (MG). Halbflachbettfelge / semifiat-base rim (MT). Gurtstrippe/ rear cinch (pack- Halbflachfelge / See Halbflachbett-felge. saddle). halbfreitragend semicantilever. Gurttrommel/ belt drum (MG). Halbholz n split post, split log. Gurtwerk n parachute harness. Halbinsel / peninsula. Gurtzuführer m belt feed (MG). Halbkettenantrieb m half-track drive (MT). Gußeisen n cast iron. Halbkettenfahrzeug n half-track vehicle. Gußgehäuse n cast-metal case or housing. Halbkettenkraftfahrzeug n half-track motor Gußstahl m cast steel. vehicle. Güterbahnhof«!. freight station (BB). Halbketten-Lastkraftwagen m halftrack motor Güterwagen m freight car (BB). truck. Güterzug TO freight train (BB). "Halblinks schwenkt, Marsch!" "Column half Guttaperchapapier n gutta-percha paper, left, march!" waterproof paper. Halbmesser m radius. G.W.-Stand m See Granatwerferstand. "Halbrechts schwenkt, Marsch!" "Column half Gyrorektorm gyro flight indicator (Ap). right, march!" halbstarr semirigid. H halbstarres Luftschiff semirigid airship. halbstocks half-mast, half-staff. Haager Abkommen Hague Convention. Halbzelt n lean-to tent. Haarrohr«, capillary tube. Halbzug m section (of MG platoon). Hacke / hatchet, ax, pickax; point of hock Halbzugführer m section leader (MG section). (horse). Halfter / halter (harness). Hackmesser n machete; meat cleaver. Halfterkinnkette / halter chain (harness). Hafen m harbor, port. Halfterriemen m halter strap, halter tie (harness). Hafenanlage / port installation. Halfterstrick m picket line. Hafenarbeiter m longshoreman. Halftertasche / holster. Hafenbecken n harbor basin. Halle/ hangar; garage; shed; hall. Hafendamm m mole, jetty. Hallenvorplatz«, apron (Adrm). Hafengebiet n harbor area. Halsbinde/ neckband (Clo). Hafenoffizier m port officer, port control officer. Halshalfter/ neck halter (harness). Hafenschlepper m harbor tugboat. Halshalfterriemen m neck-halter tie (harness). Hafenschutz m harbor defense. Halskerbe / neck groove (horse). Hafenschutzboot n harbor defense boat. Halskoppel/ breast strap (harness). Hafenüberwachung / port control. Halsriemen m neck strap (harness). Haft / custody, arrest, detention, confinement. Halt m halt. Haft-Hohlladung / magnetic antitank hollow Halteleinenbund m maneuvering spider (Bin). charge. halten to hold; to carry (AA SL); to aim. Haftlokal n guardhouse, detention room. Halteplatzm halt area; stopping place; parking Haftpflock m steel picket or stake (Bdg). place; loading place. Haftung / adhesion. Haltepunkt m point of aim; stop (halting place). Haftung am Erdboden stability, low center of Halterung/ arms rack, ammunition rack. gravity (of a vehicle). Haltestelle/ halting place, stop. Haltetaun handling line (Bin); guy line. Hängematte / hammock. Haltezeichenn stop signal (MT); block signal Hängemine / hanging mine. (BB). Hängesäule/ king post. "Halt, wer da!" "Halt! Who is there?" Hängeventil re inverted valve (Mtr). Handanlasser m crank starter, hand starter (Mtr). Hängewerk re erect truss (Bdg). Handapparat m handset (Rad, Tp). Hangfaktor m slope factor (influence of slope of Handbeil re hatchet. target surface on longitudinal dispersion) Handbohrmaschine / hand drill. (Ballistics). Handbremse/ hand brake, emergency brake. Hangsegeln n ridge soaring (glider). Handdrehmaschine / hand-crank generator (Tp). Hangstellung / slope position (Tac). Handelsmarine / merchant marine. Hangwind m anabatic wind. Handelsschiff n merchantman (Nav). Hangwinkel m gradient (Top). Handelsschiffsraum m merchant tonnage (Nav). Hardyscheibe / flexible disk (MT). Handelssperre / embargo on commerce. Harke / rake. handelsüblich commercial. Hartfutter n oats and grain. Handfäustel n mallet. Hartgummi re ebonite. Handfesseln fpl handcuffs, manacles. Haschee n hash. Handfeuerlöscher m hand fire extinguisher. Haube/ cap (Am); hood (Mtr); spinner (Ap Handfeuerwaffen fpl small arms. propeller). Handgeld n See Kapitulantenhand-geld. Haubenverkleidung / engine cowling (Ap). Handgemenge n hand-to-hand fighting. Haubitze / howitzer (light and me dium). Handgranate/ hand grenade. Haue / pickax. Handgranatenwurfstand m grenade court. Haufenwolke / cumulus cloud. Handgriffm grip, handle; single manual Hauptangriff »re main attack, main effort. operation. Hauptanschluß m trunk station (Tp). Handhabungstau n prolonge, drag rope (Arty). Hauptauswanderungsstrecke / linear travel of Handkammer / hand camera. target during time of flight (AA gunnery). Handkurbel/ hand crank. Hauptbeobachtungsstelle / fire direction center Handleuchtzeichen re ground signal flare. (Arty). Handloch re hand hole (G carriage wheel). Haupteinbruchsstelle / main point of penetration Handlüfter m hand-operated ventilator. (Tac). Handpferd off horse, led horse. Hauptfeldwebel m first sergeant. Handrad re handwheel. Hauptfunkstelle / net control station (Rad). Handrädchen re micrometer-scale knob . (angle- Hauptgefreiter m a grade in the Luftwaffe of-site Instr).; small handwheel. between Obergefreiter (Cpl) and Unteroffizier Handrad zur Höhenrichtung elevating (Sgt); seaman, 1st class (highest rated 1st handwheel (G). class seaman, with 4% years' seniority). Handrad zur Seitenrichtung traversing Haüptgestell n headstall (harness). handwheel (G). Hauptgetriebe n main transmission gear (MT). Handramme/ hand piledriver; maul. Hauptkampffeld n main defensive area, battle Handrauchzeichen n hand smoke signal. position. Handschellen fpl handcuffs, manacles. Hauptkampflinie / main line of resistance. Handschuh m glove. Hauptladung / main charge (blasting cap). Handschutz m hand guard. Hauptleute pi captains. Handstreich m surprise raid; coup de main. Hauptmacht / main striking force. Handstreutrommel / hand sprinkler (CWS). Hauptmann m captain. Handstütze/ pistol grip. Hauptmasse/ main body. handtätig hand-operated, manually operated, Hauptquartier n headquarters. manual adj. Hauptreinigung/ complete cleaning (R). Handwaffe / hand weapon, hand arm. Hauptschlußmotor m series motor (Elec). Handwagen m handcart. I Handwerfer m mortar. Hauptschlußschaltung / series connection (Elec). Hang m slope. Hauptschnittverfahren n main station Hängeantenne / trailing wire antenna (Ap). intersection method (FR). Hängebrücke / suspension bridge. | Hängeleine / Hauptsender m final amplifier, power amplifier suspension line (Prcht). (Rad). Hauptstelle / trunk station (Tp). Heeres (subordinate to Hauptsturmführer m See SS-Hauptsturmführer. Heeressanitätsinspekteur). Hauptträger m longeron (Ap); main beam or Heeresatmer m service oxygen breathing girder (Bdg). apparatus (automatically operated). Haupttrupp m advance guard reserve (in Adv Gd Heeresbaudienst m Army construction service. of large unit); rear guard reserve (in rear Gd of Heeresbeamter m civilian official' of the Army. large unit); advance guard support (in Adv Gd of Heeresbedürfnisse npl military necessities. smaller unit); rear guard support (in rear Gd of Heeresbergführer n» Army mountain guide smaller unit). (mountaineer specialist). Hauptuhr / master watch. Heeresbericht m official Army communique. Hauptverbandplatz m clearing station (Med). Heeresbestände mpl military stores. Hauptvorgelege n main reduction gear (Tk). Heeresbetreuungsabteilung f Army welfare unit, Hauptwache/ main guard. Army morale unit. Hauptwachtmeister m first sergeant (Arty, Cav). Heeresbetriebsstofflager n Army gasoline and Hauptwelle / mainshaf t. lubricant bulk storage plant. HauptzUndung / main ignition lead (blasting). Heeresbildungsanstalt / military school. Haushaltsjahre fiscal year. Heeresbücherei/ Army library. Hauswart m house warden; janitor. Heeresdruckvorschrif t / Army Manual (abbr. H. Hauszelt n "house tent" (a 16-man tent Dv.). constructed from shelter halves). Heereseinrichtung / Army establishment, Haut / skin. organization, or institution. hautätzend vesicant (CWS). Heeresflak / Army antiaircraft artillery (as Hautentgiftungsmittel n skin decontamination distinguished from AAA of the Luftwaffe). agent. Heeresgerät n Army equipment (in its broadest Hautentgiftungssalbe / decontamination sense; to be distinguished from Heergerät). ointment. Heeresgruppe/ group of armies. Hautgift n blister agent, vesicant agent (CWS). Heeresgruppenkommando n headquarters of a Hautwirkung/ skin effect (Rad). group of armies. Heavisideschicht / Heaviside layer. Heereshochgebirgsschule / Army training school Hebebaum m crowbar, handspike, lever. for mountain warfare. Hebel m lever. Heeresintendant m See Intendant. heben elevate (a gun); raise, lift. Heeres Justizbeamter m military law official. Hebezeug n hoisting gear, hoist. Heereskavallerie / GHQ cavalry. Heck n stern (Nav, Ash); tail (Ap); rear (Tk). Heereskraftfahrpark m. GHQ motor transport Heckantrieb m rear drive (MT). park. Hecke / hedge. Heereskrankenschwester / Army nurse. Heckenschütze m sniper. Heeresküstenartillerie/ Army coast artillery (as Heckenspringen n hedge-hopping (Avn). distinguished from the Marineartillerie). Heckkanzel/ tail turret (Ap). Heereslazarett n general hospital, Army hospital. Heckmaschinengewehr n tail gun (Ap). Heeresleitung/ GHQ, Army Command. Heckmotorwagen m rear-engine motor car. Heeresmunitionslager«. Army ammunition- Heckpanzer m rear armor (Tk). supply depot. Heckschütze m tail gunner (Ap). Heeresnachrichtenregiment n GHQ signal Heckstand/ tail-gun position (Ap). regiment. Heckwaffe/ tail gun (Ap). Heeresnachschubführer m GHQ chief of rear Heer n Army (the Army, as distinguished from services. Armee, a tactical unit). Heeresnachschubkolonne/ GHQ supply column. Heeresakja / See Akja. Heerespersonalamt n Army Personnel Office Heeresamt n See Allgemeines (branch of the Oberkommando des Heeres) Heeresamt. (abbr. HPA, PA). Heeresanstalt/ Army establishment, Heerespferdelazarett n GHQ veterinary hospital. organization, or institution. Heerespsychologe m personnel consultant. Heeresartillerie / GHQ artillery. Heeresreserve / GHQ reserve. Heeresarzt m chief representative of Army Heeressanitätsabteilung / GHQ medical Medical Department at Oberkommando des battalion. Heeres-Sanitätsinspekteur TO surgeon general herausmanövrieren to maneuver the enemy out (with rank of Generaloberstabsarzt). of position. Heeres-Sauerstoffschutzgerät n service oxygen "Heraustreten!" "Fall out!" (to men in barracks). breathing apparatus (manually operated). Herbertgerät n Herbert bridge unit (similar to US Heeresstandort m army post. Bailey-type bridge). Heeresstandortkasse / army post finance office. Hereinlotsen n "piloting-in" by ground-air radio Heeresstandortverwaltung / army post communication. administration. Hering m tent pin. Heerestruppen fpl GHQ troops. Hersteller m maker, manufacturer. Heeresversorgung / Army supply. Hertz n cycles per second (Ger unit of Heeresverwaltung / Army administration, frequency). administrative services. Herzstücke, switch point (RR). Heulsignal n Heeresverwaltungsamt n Army Administration siren. Office (branch of the Oberkommando des Hexachloräthan n hexachlorethane (CWS). Heeres) (abbr. HVA, VA). Hiebw, slash (bayonet); cut (saber, etc.). Heereswaffenamt n Army Ordnance Office Hiebwaffe / slashing weapon. (branch of the Oberkommando des Heeres) Hilfe/ help, aid, assistance. (abbr. HWaA). Hilf santenne / sensing antenna (Rad direction Heeres-Zeugamt n Army ordnance supply office finder). or depot. Hilfsbeobachter m assistant observer (Avn). Heergerät n Army transport equipment (includes Hilfsflügel m slat, auxiliary airfoil. transport accessories; to be distinguished from Hilfskette/ auxiliary track (MT). Heeresgerät) . Hilfskettenf ahrzeug n combination wheel-track Heimatgebiet n zone of the interior. vehicle. Heimatflughafen m home base (Avn). Hilfskreuzer in auxiliary cruiser. Heimat-Pferdelazarett n veterinary general Hilfslafette / improvised mount J(MG). hospital (Z of I). Hilfslandeplatz m auxiliary landing field. Heimathorst m home base ('Avn). Hilfsmaßstab m auxiliary scale (Inst). Heimatstaat m country of origin (PW). Hilfsmotor m auxiliary engine. Heimatwachbataillon n guard battalion (Z of I). Hilfsschirm m pilot parachute. Heimsendung / repatriation. Hilfstruppen fpl auxiliary troops. See also heißen to hoist (a flag). Hilfswilliger. heiter bright, cheerful; scattered (Met). Hilfswaffe / auxiliary arm. Heizbatterie/ "A" battery, filament battery (Rad). Hilfswilliger m auxiliary volunteer (East- Heizfaden m filament (Rad). European or PW volunteer for non-combat Heizkanal m hot-air duct (thermo anti-icer). service with the German Army). Heizkreis m filament circuit (Rad). Hilfsziel-ra auxiliary target; reference point. Heizöl n fuel oil (for heating). Himmelskugel / celestial sphere. Heizregler m variable filament resistor (Rod). Himmelsrichtung / point of the compass, Heizsammler m filament battery (Rad). cardinal point. Heizstrom m filament current (Rad). Hindernis n obstacle, hurdle, obstruction; Heldenfriedhof m military cemetery. accessory defense (Tac). Heldentat / heroic deed, exploit. Hindernisbahn / obstacle course. Helm TO helmet. Hindernisfeuer n obstacle light, obstruction light Helmband n identification helmet band (Tng). (Avn). Helmbezug m helmet cover. Hindernisschlagpfahl m driving-type obstacle Helmüberzug m See Helmbezug, hemmen to picket (i.e., set up by driving into ground). check (recoil, etc.); to jam (a gun, etc.); to flindernisschraubpfahl m screw-type obstacle obstruct, hinder, slow down; inhibit. picket (i.e., set up by screwing into ground). Hemmung / stoppage (Ord); obstruction; Hindernissprengtrupp m obstacle demolition inhibition. Beseitigen von Hemmungen squad. immediate action (Ord). Hindernisstrecke/ obstacle course. herabsetzen reduce (in rank). Hindernistrupp m obstacle construction squad. heranlocken to decoy, to lure. hinhaltend delaying. heranpirschen, sich to creep or stalk up to. hinhaltender Widerstand delaying action (in successive positions). hochgezogene Kehrkurve Immelmann turn. hinhaltendes Gefecht delaying action. Hochleitung/ overhead line. Hinterachsantrieb in rear-axle drive (MT). Hochofen m blast furnace. Hinterachsgehause n differential - housing, Hochseeschlepper m ocean-going tugboat. differential case (MT). Hochspannungsleitung / high-tension line, ' Hintereinanderschaltung / ' series connection power transmission line (Elec). (Elec). Hochstand m high lookout post. Hintergelenk n rear toggle joint (pistol). Höchstgasdruck m maximum gas pressure Hinterhalt m ambush, concealment; trap. (Ord). Hinterhand/ hindquarters (horse). Höchstgeschwindigkeit / maximum speed. Hinterhang m reverse slope. Höchstlast / maximum load. Hinterhangstellung / reverse-slope position. Höchstleistung / maximum power, maximum Hinterholm in rear outrigger (AA gun). performance. Hinterkaffe / stern compartment (Pon). Höchstschußweite / extreme range, maximum Hinterkante / trailing edge (Ap wing). range (Ord). Hinterradantrieb m rear-wheel drive (MT). Höchstwertverfahren n maximum intensity Hintersielengeschirr n wheel harness. method (sound locator). Hintersteven m sternpost. Höchstzahl / maximum number. Hintersitütze / trail (MG tripod). Hochwert m Y-coordinate number (map grid or Hinterwagen m caisson. coordinate scale). Hinterzeug n breeching (harness). Hochziehen n steep climb, zoom (Ap). Hinterzwiesel m cantle of saddle; rear of Höckerhindernisse npl "dragon's teeth" (AT packsaddle arch. obstacle). Hirnsäge/ crosscut saw. Hockloch n crouching foxhole. hissen to hoist (a flag). Hof m yard, courtyard; farm. Hitler-Jugend / Nazi party youth organization. Höhe/ altitude, elevation, height; hill; rate, hitzebeständig - heat-resistant. amount. Hitzschlag m heatstroke. Hoheitsabzeichen n nationality marking (Ap, Hochachse/ vertical axis (Ap). Tk); national insignia, national emblem (Clo). Hochangriff m high-altitude bombing attack Hoheitsgewässer npl territorial waters. (Avn). Hoheitszeichen n See Hoheitsabzeichen. Hochbau in overhead construction (Tp line). Höhenabstand in vertical interval. hochbrisant high-explosive. Höhenabweichung / range deviation, vertical Hochdecker m high-wing monoplane. deviation (Gunnery). Hochdruckgebiet n high-pressure area (Met). Höhenangabe / altitude indication, altitude Hochdruckreifen m high-pressure tire (MT). reading. Hochdruckschmierung / high-pressure Höhenänderung/ change of height (AA lubrication. predictor). Hochebene / plateau. Höhenatmer m oxygen apparatus (Avn). Hochelastikreifen m cushion tire (MT). Höhenbegrenzer m elevating stop (Ord). hochempfindlich supersensitive. Höhenbestimmung / determination ' of altitude. hochempfindlicher Aufschlagzünder Höhenbombenwurf m high-altitude bombing. supersensitive fuze (AA Am). Höhenebene / horizontal plane through path of Hochfrequenz/ radio frequency, high frequency. target in horizontal flight (AA gunnery). Hochfrequenzdrossel / radio-frequency choke. Höhenempfänger in elevation indicator, Hochfrequenzstörungen fpl high-frequency elevation indicator-regulator (AA gun). interference (Rad). Höhenentfernüngsmesser m height finder, Hochfrequenzstufe / radio-frequency stage. altimeter (AAA). Hochfrequenztransformator m radio frequency Höhenflosse/ stabilizer (Ap). transformer. Höhenflug m high-altitude flight (Avn). Hochfrequenzverstärker m radio frequency Höhenflugzeug n sub-stratoplane. amplifier. Höhengradbogen m elevating sector (G). Hochgebirgsbataillon n high-mountain rifle Höhenhebel m elevating gear lever (MG). battalion (consists entirely of -mountaineer Höhenkabine / pressure cabin (Ap). specialists). Höhenkrankheit / aeroembolism, bends (Avn). Höhenlader m supercharger with high blower Höhenwinkel Verbesserungsknopf m vertical ratio (Ap). correction knob (AA gun). Höhenleitwerk n elevator assembly (Ap). Höhenwinkelvorhalt TO vertical lead, vertical Höhenlibelle / elevation level (MG sight). deflection (AA gunnery). Höhenlinie / contour line. Höherer. . .Offizier Senior.. .Officer (with Höhenmesser«. altimeter (Ap); mention of arm or service) fat Army Hq, e.g. height finder, altimeter (AAA). Höh. Kav. Offz., Senior Cav Officer at Army Höhenmeßplan m elevation plotting board Hq). (Gunnery). hohl hollow, concave, sunken. Höhenmessung/ hypsometry (Surv). Höhle / cave. Höhenmischregelung / high-altitude mixture Hohlkopfgeschoß n hollow-charge projectile. control (Ap). Hohlladung / hollow charge. Höhenmotor m supercharged engine (Ap). Hohlraumpanzerung/ spaced armor (Tk). Höhenrichtfeld n elevation, total Hohlringladung / hollow ring charge. movement in elevation (Ord). Hohlweg m sunken road. Höhenrichtfernrohr n elevation tracking Holm spar (Ap); stringer, spar (Bdg); outrigger telescope (height finder). (AA gun); trail (right or left trail of a split trail). Höhenrichtkanonier TO elevation setter. die Holme spreizen to spread the Höhenrichtmaschine / elevating mechanism trails. (Ord). Holmzurrung/ outrigger lock (G). Höhenrichtrad n elevating handwheel (G). Holzbunker in log bunker, timber shelter (Ft). Höhenrichtschraube / elevation screw (prismatic Holzgasanlage / wood-gas generator. sight). Holzgas-Lastkraftwagen m wood-gas motor Höhenrichttrieb m elevating drive, elevating truck. mechanism (Ord). Holzgehäuse n wooden baffle, cabinet (Rad). Höhenrichtung/ adjusted range; laying for Holzgeist m wood alcohol. elevation (Gunnery). Holzkohle / charcoal. Höhenrichtwelle / elevating shaft (G). Holzkohlen-Gasgenerator m wood-gas generator Höhenrichtwerk n elevating mechanism (Ord). (MT). Höhenrichtzeiger TO elevation indicator (Ord). Holzmine / wooden box mine. Höhenrippe/ ridge (Top). Holzrost TO wooden grating; trench flooring, Höhenrücken TO ridge, crest of ridge. catwalk, boardwalk (trench). Höhenrudern elevator (Ap). Holz-Tankstelle / filling station for wood-gas Höhenruderhebel m elevator control lever (Ap). motor vehicles. Höhenschicht / altitude bracket (Avn, Met). Holzverkleidung/ wood revetment. Höhenschichtlinie / contour line. Holzweg TO dead-end loggers' road. Höhenschreiber m barograph (Avn). Holzzwischenlage / wood separator (storage Höhenstaffelung / stepped-up formation (Avn). battery). Höhenstellung / position on dominant height. Horchauswertestelle / radio intelligence post. Höhensteuer«, elevator (Ap). Horchdienst w intercept service (Rad, Tp). Höhensteuerung / elevator control (Ap). Horchempfang m stand-by operation (Rad). Höhenstreuung / range dispersion on vertical Horchempfänger m intercept- set (Rad). target (Ballistics). Horcherprüf- und Übungsgerät n binaural Höhenteilung / elevation scale (G, MG). trainer, binaural training instrument. Höhentemperatur/ temperature at various Horchgerät n sound locator, sound detector; altitudes (Met). intercept receiver. Höhentrieb m elevating worm (sight Horchkompanie / intercept company (Sig C). mechanism). Horchortung / sound location, sound ranging Höhenunterschied m difference in altitude (AAA). between target and piece (Gunnery); elevation Horchposten m listening sentry, listening post. difference (Surv, Top); vertical interval, vertical Horchstelle/ listening post, intercept post. offset. Hörfrequenz / audio frequency. Höhenvorhalt TO See Höhenwinkelvor-halt. Hörer m telephone receiver, headphone. Höhenwinkel m angular height, vertical visual Horizont m horizon; artificial horizon (Ap). angle (AA gunnery). Horizontalebene / horizontal plane. Horizontalflug m horizontal flight, level flight Hütchen« blasting cap; cup (cartridge). (Avn). Hütte / hut, cottage; iron works; rolling mill. Horizontalgeschwindigkeit / ground speed (of Hüttenlager n cantonment. target) (AA gunnery). Hydrozyansäure / hydrocyanic acid, prussic acid Horizontiergriff m leveling jack handle (AA gun (CWS). outrigger). Hyperbelplan m asymptote correction chart Horizontierung / leveling jack (AA gun (SR). outrigger). Horizontierungsvorrichtung / leveling device I (AA gun mount). Hörmuschel/ earpiece (Tp). Igelm hedgehog (AT obstacle); all-around Horn n bugle, horn. defense (Tac). Hornisse / hornet (name of Ger self-propelled Igelit n a type of electric wire insulation. AT gun). Igelstellung/ "hedgehog" defense position, Hornist m bugler. position of all-around defense. Hag n See Hornsignal« bugle call; horn signal (MT). Interniertenlager. Hörsaalflugzeug n "flying classroom." impfen inoculate, vaccinate. Hörsaalsummer m oscillator-amplifier (code Impfschein m vaccination certificate. practice). Impfung/ inoculation, vaccination. Horst m See Fliegerhorst. Imprägniermittel n impregnite. H-Staffel / tactical reconnaissance squadron Inaktive Offiziere inactive reserve. attached to army ground units (Luftwaffe). Inaugenscheinnahme / inspection. Hubm stroke (Mtr). Inausgabegenehmigung / authorized permission Hubhöhe/ angle of axle displacement (MT). to delete from stock record items issued. Hubraum m piston displacement (Mtr). Inbesitznahme / occupation (Tac); act of taking Hubschrauber m helicopter. possession. Hubvolumen n See Hubraum. Indienststellung / commissioning (of a vessel). Hufbeschlag m horseshoeing. Indizienbeweis m circumstantial evidence. Huf krone/ hoof coronet (horse). indizierte Leistung indicated horsepower. Hügel m hill. Industrieanlagen fpl industrial installations. Hülle / case, envelope, skin, cover, shell. Induktor m generator (Tp). Hüllenbahn/ panel (Bin). Ineinklangbringen n harmonization. Hülse/ hoop (Mort); gas-cylinder plug (MG); Infanterie / infantry. receiver (pistol, R); socket (G carriage); Infanteriebegleitgeschütz n infantry cartridge or shell case. accompanying gun. Hülsenauswurf m ejection of cartridge case. Infanteriefliegerstaffel / air support squadron. Hülsenauszieher m extractor (Ord). See also Staffel. Hülsenboden m base of cartridge case. Infanterieflug m contact patrol (Avn). Hülsenbrücke/ receiver cover (R). Infanteriegeschütz n infantry gun, infantry Hülsenfänger m deflector bag (AA gun, MG). howitzer. Hülsenhals m neck of cartridge. Infanteriegranate / shell fired by infantry gun or Hülsenkartusche/ semifixed cartridge. howitzer. . Infanteriekolonne / infantry supply Hülsenkasten m deflector box (AA gun, MG). column (generally prefixed by leichte). Hülsenkopf m front end of receiver (R). Infanteriekommandeur m infantry commander Hülsenmantel m cartridge-case jacket. (supervises training of Inf units under Div Hülsenrand m cartridge-case rim. Commander). Hülsenreißer m stoppage caused by broken Infanterienachspitze / infantry rear point (march cartridge case. column). Hülsenzapfen m recoil lug (R). Infanteriepark m infantry equipment park. Hummel / bumblebee (nickname for Ger self- Infanteriepionier m infantry pioneer. propelled medium field howitzer). Infanteriepionierzug m pioneer platoon (Inf Hundeführer m dog handler, dog guard. Regt). Hundeführerrotte / dog-handler party. Infanterie-Reiterzug m mounted rifle platoon Hüpflinie / short hop, short leg of flight (Avn). (Inf Regt). Hurde / brush hurdle. Infanteriespitze / infantry point (march column). Infanteriesturmabzeichen n infantry assault services (ranking as colonel). badge (decoration). Intendantur / general staff administrative section Infanterist m infantryman. (section IV of an army, corps, or Div general Infinitesimalrechnung / calculus (Math). staff, dealing mostly with supply). Influenz / electrostatic induction. Intendanturassessor m civilian official in Ingangsetzen n starting. administrative services (ranking as captain). Ingenieur m engineer (a Civ official with Intendanturinspektor m civilian official in nominal Mil rank serving in technical capacity administrative services (ranking as 1st Lt). generally in MT, Ft Engr, or Avn). Intendanturrat m civilian official in Initialzünder m initiator (Am). administrative services (ranking as major). Inklination/ dip (compass). internieren to intern. Innenauskreuzung / interior bracing (Ap). Internierter m internee. Innenbackenbremse / internal expanding brake. Interniertenlager n internment camp. Innendienst m interior duty, duty in barracks. Invarol n a cold-resistant grease. Innengrenzlehre / plug gage. Invertentfernungsmesser m inverted-image Innenhafen m inner harbor. range finder. Innenhütchen n plug, inner cap (blasting cap). Irrung / correction (Rad procedure). Innenraum m interior. Isolator/ insulator (Elec). Innenschieber m inner sleeve (sleeve-valve Isolierband n friction tape (Elec). engine). Isolierbecher m insulating case (circuit tester). Innenverspannung / interior bracing (Ap). isolieren to insulate (Elec); isolate (Med). Innenwache / interior guard. Isoliergerät n. oxygen breathing apparatus. innerballistisch pertaining to interior ballistics. Isolierschutz m insulation (Elec). Insel / island. Isolierstoff m insulating material, insulator Inspektion / inspectorate (any of the sections (Elec). devoted to various arms and services in the Isolierstreifen m friction tape, insulating tape. Allgemeines Heeres-.amt). Isolierung/ isolation, absolute quarantine. Inspekteur m inspector (chief of an inspectorate Istbestand m equipment on hand. in the Allgemeines Heeresamt, as Iststand m See Iststärke. Waffeninspekteur [Ord]). Iststärke/ actual strength, morning-report Inspizient m inspector. strength. Inspizierung / inspection. Iststärkenachweisung / daily strength report. Installateur m plumber; electrician. Installationsplanm wiring diagram; pipe layout. J Instandhaltung / maintenance. Instandsetzung / repair. nach Bedarf Jabo m See Jagdbomber. durchgeführte Instandsetzung march Jackenwiege / jacket cradle, ring cradle (G). maintenance, operating maintenance. regelmäßig Jafü m See Jagdfiihrer. durchgeführte Instandsetzung scheduled Jagdabwehr/ fighter defense (Avn). maintenance. Jagdbomber m fighter bomber. Instandsetzungsabteilung / maintenance unit. Jagdeinsitzer m single-seater fighter (Avn). Instandsetzungsdienst m damage-clearance and Jagdflieger m fighter pilot (Avn) (same word repair service (Civ defense). used in plural to denote fighter aviation). Instandsetzungskraftwagen in maintenance Jagdflieger-Ergänzungsstaffel f fighter truck, repair truck. replacement squadron (Avn). Jagdflug m fighter Instandsetzungsstaffel / maintenance echelon. patrol, fighter Instandsetzungswerkstätte / repair shop. sweep (Avn). Jagdflugzeug n single-engine Instandsetzung und Unterhaltung repair and fighter airplane, maintenance. Jagdfiihrer m commander of all fighter units of a Instanz / authority, court (Law). Luftflotte. Instellungbringen n emplacing (Arty). Jagdgeschwadern fighter wing (A vn). See also Instellunggehen n moving into position (Tac). Geschwader. Instrumentenbrett n instrument panel. Jagdgruppe/ fighter group (Avn). See also Instrumentfehler m instrumental error. Gruppe. Intendant m civilian official in administrative Jagdmehrsitzer m multi-seater fighter airplane. Jägdraum m patrol area for fighter aircraft. Kadett m cadet. Jagdschutz m fighter escort (Avn). Kaffe / compartment, sponson (Pon). Jagdsperre/ fighter screen (Avn). Kahn m boat. Jagdstaffel/ fighter squadron (Avn). See also Kahnfähre / punt ferry, boat ferry. Staffel. Kai m quay. Jagdverband m fighter formation (Avn), Kajüte/ cabin (Nav). Jagen n subarea of forest (for. mapping Kaliber n caliber. purposes). Kalibereinheit / unit load of single-caliber Jäger m rifleman (in a light Mtz Inf Div, ammunition (approximately 18-ton unit for one Jägerdivision); private (in mountain Inf, RR car). Gebirgsjäger); fighter airplane, pursuit airplane. Kaliberlänge/ barrel length expressed in calibers. Jägerbataillon n rifle battalion. See Kaliberring m bore gage, breech bore gage. Jägerdivision. Kaliberzylinder m See Kaliberring. Jägerdivision / light infantry division (so-called Kalipatrone / potassium cartridge (oxygen "light division" somewhat similar to Ger Mtz Inf breathing apparatus). Div). Kaliumpermanganat n potassium permanganate. Jägerplatz m fighter airdrome. Kalk m lime. Jäger-Regiment n rifle regiment. See Kalkmilch / lime solution (CWS). Jägerdivision. kältebeständig cold-resistant. Jägerschutz m fighter escort (Avn). kaltgereckt cold-worked. Jahrgangm age class; year (of a publication, Kaltklebekitt m cold adhesive putty (for etc.). attaching demolition charges) (abbr. Kat). Jochm bent, trestle (Bdg); yoke. Kaltluftfront/ cold front (Met). Jochleiste/ cheekbone (horse). Kaltmeißel m cold chisel. Jochpfahl in pile of pile bent (Bdg). Kaltrecken n cold-working process, autofrettage Jod n iodine. (Ord). Jodessigester m ethyliodoacetate (CWS). Kameradschaftsheim n service club, canteen. Jodtinktur / tincture of iodine. Kammm crest, ridge; comb. Jolle/ yawl (Nav). Kammer/ bolt (R, pistol); camera; chamber; Jugendherberge / youth hostel. stockroom. justieren to adjust, to collimate (bore-sight Kammerbahn / bolt slide (R). alinement, etc.). Kammerfang m bolt catch (MG). Justiergerät n bore sight. Kammerfangstück«, bolt-catch piece (pistol). Kammergriff m bolt handle (MG). K Kammerhülse / central tube, flash tube (shrapnel). Kabeln cable, wire (Tp). Kammerhülsenladung / flash-tube charge Kabelader/ strand, conductor (of Tp wire). (shrapnel). Kabelaufführungspunkt m wire lead-in point Kammerhiilsenrohr n burster tube (Am). (Tp). Kajnmerknopf m bolt knob (R). Kabelgraben m wire trench (Tp). Kammerstengel m bolt handle ('A,). Kabelleitung/ wire line (Tp). Kammerunteroffizier m supply sergeant. Kabelmantel m cable sheath (Elec, Tp). Kammerwarze/ bolt lug (R). Kabelmeßgerät n wire-testing instrument (Tp). Kammkissen n back pad (harness). Kabelmesser n electrician's knife. Kammkissengurt m back-pad strap (harness). Kabelschuh m loop-tip terminal . (Elec). Kammlinie/ ridge line (Top). Kabelseele/ core conductor (Tp wire). Kampf m battle, combat, fight. See also terms Kabelstecker m wire plug (Elec). under Gefecht, Krieg. Kabeltau n hawser. Kampfabschnitt m combat sector. Kabeltrommel/ reel (Tp). Kampf abteil m fighting compartment, turret Kabelverbinder n connecting sleeve (Tp wire). basket (Tk). Kabelverbindung/ wire splice (Tp). Kampfaufgabe/ combat task (Tac). Kabelwachs n cable wax, adhesive pitch (Tp). Kampfauftrag m combat mission. Kabine/ compartment, cockpit (Ap). Kampfeinheit/ combat unit, tactical unit. Kader m cadre. kämpfen to fight. kämpfende Truppe combat element. Kampfstoffgruppen fpl classification of Kämpferm fighter; abutment (of an arch). chemical warfare agents. kampferprobt seasoned, battle-tried, having Kampfstoffriegel m chemical obstacle; combat experience. chemical-shell box barrage. Kampffahrzeug n combat vehicle. Kampfstoffschwaden mpl chemical fumes Kampffeld m field of combat. (CWS). Kampfflieger m bomber pilot; any member of a Kampfstoffsperre / chemical obstacle, combat crew (same word used in plural to contaminated area (CWS). denote bombardment aviation). Kampfstoffverwendung / employment of Kampffliegerei / bombardment aviation. chemical warfare agents. Kampffliegergruppe / bombardment group Kampfstoffzerstäuber m chemical-spray (Avn). See also Gruppe. apparatus. Kampffliegerstaffel / bombardment squadron Kampftätigkeit / combat activity, active combat, (Avn). See also Staffel. action. Kampffliegerverband m bombardment formation Kampf truppe / combat element. (Avn). Kampfverband m bomber formation (Avn); Kampfflugzeug n bombardment airplane. combined arms unit, combat team. Kampfführung/ battle command, conduct of Kampfwagen m tank, combat car. battle. Kampfwagenfalle/ tank trap. Kampfgas n war gas (CWS). Kampfwagengeschütz n See Kampf- Kampfgebiet n combat zone, forward area, wagenkanone. combat area. Kampf wagenkanone / tank gun. Kampfgelände n battle terrain. Kampf wagennachbildung / tank Silhouette, Kampfgemeinschaft / combat team. dummy tank. Kampfgeschwader n bombardment wing (Avn). Kampfwagenscheibe / tank-silhouette target. See also Geschwader. Kampfwagenwerk n tank factory. Kampfgeschwader z.b.V. special purpose Kampf wert m fighting qualities (of a unit). transport wing (airborne operations). Kampfwunde/ battle injury, wound. Kampfgruppe/ bombardment group (Avn); Kampfziel«, objective (Tac). combat command (Armd Comd); combat team, Kampfzone / battle zone. task force. Kampfzweck m tactical purpose, intention. Kampfhandlung / engagement, action. Kandare/ curb bit (harness). Kampfkraft / fighting power. Kandarenzügel m curb rein (harness). Kampflage/ tactical situation. Kanone / gun, cannon. Kampfleistung/ battle performance, combat Kanonenboot n gunboat. performance. Kanonenflugzeug n cannon-armed airplane. Kampflinie/ line of battle. Kanonenjagdflieger m cannon-armed fighter Kampf mehrsitzer m multiseater bomber. airplane. Kampfmittel npl means of combat, arms and Kanonenrohr n gun barrel. ammunition. Kanonensalut m gun salute. Kampfnachricht/ combat message (Rad). Kanonenschlag m firecracker (simulated fire). Kampf pistole / rifled Very pistol (for Sig and/or Kanonenschlag mit Knallerscheinung incendiary cartridges). firecracker. Kampfraum m combat zone, forward area, Kanonenschlag mit Raucherscheinung smoke- combat area. " puff charge. Kampfruf m password, slogan, battle cry. Kanonenschuß m gun shot. Kampfschule / bombardment school (Avn). Kanonenwagen m assault gun car. Kampfstaffel / combat echelon (Tac); Kanonier m private (Arty); cannoneer. bombardment squadron (Avn). See also Staffel. Kante/ edge; ridge. Kampfstellung / battle position. Kantholz n squared timber. Kampfstoff m chemical warfare agent. Kantine / canteen. Kampfstoffbelegung / gas coverage. Kanzel / cockpit, turret (Ap); pillbox (Ft). Kampstoffbeschuß m chemical-shell fire. vordere Kanzel nose turret (Ap). Kampfstoffbombe / chemical bomb. Kapw cape (point of land). Kampfstoffgehalt m gas concentration (CWS). Kapelle/ band (music); chapel. Kaperfahrt/ naval raid against j enemy merchant Kartenprojektion/ map projection. shipping. Kartenraum m chartroom (Nav). kapern to capture (a ship). Kartensignatur / conventional sign (on maps). Kapitänleutnant.m lieutenant (Nav). Karten- und Vermessungstruppen fpl Kapitän zur See captain (Nav). topographic troops. Kapitulant m reenlisted man. Kartenunterlage / plane table. Kapitulantenhandgeld n reenlistment bonus. Kartenvervollständigung/ map compilation. Kapitulation / capitulation, surrender; Kartenwinkelmesser m map protractor. reenlistment. Kartenzeichen n conventional sign (on maps). kapitulieren capitulate, surrender; reenlist. Kartenzeichner m cartographer. Kappagerät n predictor (AA). kartieren to map. Kappe/ cap (of a projectile). Karton m cardboard. Kapsel / detonator, blasting cap; capsule. Kartothek / card file. Kapuze / hood. Kartuschbeutel m cartridge bag, powder bag Karabiner m carbine. (Am). Karabinertragevorrichtung / carbine scabbard Kartusche/ cartridge; cartridge case; powder carrier. bag; any container of the propelling charge Karbolsäure/ carbolic acid, phenol. (generally for separate-loading Am); cartridge Kardangelenk n universal joint. pouch (Cav). kardanische Aufhängung compass gimbal. Kartuschenwagen m ammunition vehicle for Kardanwelle / flexible drive shaft, propeller cartridge cases. shaft. Kartuschhülse / cartridge case. Karosserie/ body (MT). Kartuschmunition / separate-loading Kartätsche / canister (separate-loading Am). ammunition. Karte/ map, chart; card, ticket. Kartuschraum m chamber (G). Kartei / card file. Kartuschvorlage/ flash-reducing wad (Am). Karteikarte / filing card. Kaseinleim m casein glue. Kartenausschnitt m map section. Kasematte / casemate. Kartenbatterie / topographic section, mapping Kasemattenlafette/ casemate gun mount. section. Kaserne/ permanent barracks. Kartenblatt n map sheet, zone map. Kasernenarrest m restriction to barracks. Kartenblatt mit Gitter grid sheet. Kasernenhof m barracks yard. Kartenblattnummer / geographic index number. kaserniert quartered in barracks. Kartenbrett n map-mounting board, military kasernierungspflichtig obliged to live in sketching board. barracks. Kartendruckerei / map-printing office or plant. Kasino n officers' mess, officers' club. Kartenebene / horizontal plane through base of Kasino-Ordonnanz/ dining room orderly. trajectory. Kasinovorstand m mess council. Kartenentfernung / horizontal range, map range. Kassenabteilung / finance department. Kartenentfernung zum Abschußpunkt horizontal Kassenordnung / finance regulations. range to present position (instant of firing) Kassenverwaltung/ finance administration. (AAA). Kassenwesen n finance. Kartenentfernung zum Meßpunkt horizontal Kasten m receiver (MG); magazine (R); tank, range to present position (instant of range airplane (slang); box, case. determination) (AAA). Kastenboden m receiver floor plate (MG); Kartenentfernung zum Treffpunkt horizontal magazine floor plate (R). range to future position (AAA). Kastendeckel m receiver top (MG). Kartenentfernung zum Wechselpunkt horizontal Kastenlafette/ box-trail gun carriage. range to midpoint, minimum horizontal range Kastenleitwerk n box tail unit (Ap). (AAA). Kastenmagazin n box magazine. Kartenentwurf m map projection. Kastenschlüssel m transposition cipher (Sig C). Kartengitternetz n map- grid. Kastenträger m box girder. Kartenkurs TO map course (Navigation). Kastenwand/ side of receiver (MG). Kartenlesen n map reading. Katm See Kaltklebekitt. Kartenmaßstab m map scale. Katapultflugzeug n catapult airplane. Kathodenstrahlröhre / cathode-ray tube. Kerngeschoß n armor-piercing bullet. Kausche / grommet; thimble (rigging, etc.). Kernladung / base section (separate-loading kaustisches Natron lye, caustic soda, sodium Am). hydroxide. Kernrohr n liner (G). Kautschuk m rubber. Kernschußweite / point-blank range. Kavalierstart m climbing take-off (Avn). Kerntruppen fpl crack troops, picked troops, Kavallerie / cavalry. elite troops. Kavallerist m cavalryman. Kerze/ candle; spark plug. K.-Blink n portable signal lamp. Kessel TO pocket, encircled area (Tac); deep K-Brückengerät n portable bridge unit. hollow (Top); meat can (mess kit); boiler; kettle. Kegel TO cone; conical peak (Top). Kesselhaus n boiler house. Kegelfeder / volute spring. Kesselschlacht / battle of encirclement. Kegelkupplung/ cone clutch (MT). Kesselwagen «i tank truck (MT). Kegelprojektion / conic projection. Kette/ chain; track (Tk); flight (3 airplanes). Kegelrad n bevel gear. Kettenabdeckung / track shield (Tk). Kegelrollenlager n conical roller bearing. Kettenbolzen m track pin (Tk track). Kegelzahnrad n bevel gear. Kettenfahrzeug n track-laying vehicle (MT). Kehlriemen m throatlatch (harness). Kettenführer TO flight commander(Avn). Kehlkopfmikrophon n throat-type microphone Kettenglied n track shoe, track block (Tk); chain (Avn). link. Kehrbildentfernungsmesser m inverted-image Kettenhund m rear outside airplane in a range finder. formation, "tail-end Charlie," "wing man." Kehrichtofen m incinerator. Kettenkeil TO flight wedge (Avn). See Kette. Kehrkurve / turn (Avn). Kettenkrad n half-track motorcycle. kehrtmachen to face about. Kettenkraftrad n See Kettenkrad. Kehrtwendung / turn (Avn); about face (drill). Kettenkurbel/ connector (MG). Kehrtwendung links left-about (drill). Kettenlaufräder npl bogie wheels (Tk). Kehrwert m inverse value, reciprocal value. Kettenreihe/ flight of airplanes Keil m breech wedge (G); wedge formation echeloned left or right. See also Kette. (Tac); wedge; key; cotter pin. Kettenspanner TO track-connecting fixture, Keilloch n breech recess (G). track-con lecting tool (for Tk track). Keillochfläche / breech-recess surface (G). Kettentriebrad n driving sprocket (Tk). Keilnut / keyway. Kettenwinde / chain winch. Keilriemen m V-type belt (Tech). K.-Gerät n See Kraftfahrgerät. Keil und Kessel breakthrough and encirclement. Kiel TO keel. Keilverschluß m wedge-type breechblock. Kielflosse / keel fin (of flying-boat hull or Keilwelle/ spline shaft (MT). seaplane float). Keim TO germ. Kielwassern wake (of a ship). Keks m-n biscuit. Kiesgrube/ gravel pit. Kelle/ signaling disk; marking disk; trowel. Kiesstraße / gravel road. Kellerwart TO shelter warden (Civ defense). Kilohertz n kilocycles per second (Ger unit of Kennbuchstabe m identification letter. frequency). Kennfaden m tracer thread (Tp wire). Kilometerzähler TO mileage indicator, odometer Kennkarte / civilian identity card. (MT). Kennlicht n identification light, navigation light Kimme/ sight notch (MG, R, etc.). (Ap). Kimmtiefe/ dip (Avn). Kennscheinwerfer TO identification light (Ap). Kinderzulage/ dependency allowance for Kenntlichmachen n marking, identification. children. Kennummer / identification number. Kinnkette/ curb chain (harness). Kennung / identification signal, marker beacon Kinnkettengrube / chin groove. signal (Avn). Kinnriemen m chin strap (helmet). Kennwort n password. Kinnstößel TO chin strap (harness). Kennzeichen n identification mark. Kinnstütze/ chin support (gas mask). Kern TO core. Kinotheodolit TO recording theodolite (practice Kerngarbe/ effective part of cone (Ballistics). firing). kippen to tip, tilt. Klebezettel m paster, sticker (sticker-type Kippfrequenz / sweep frequency (Rad). baggage tag, etc.). Kippgerät n sweep generator (Rad). Kleiderkarte/ ration card for clothing. Kipphebel™, rocker arm (Mtr). Kleif m portable flame thrower (abbr. of kleiner Kipplore / dump car (field RR). Flammenwerfer). Kippneigung/ tipping gradient (MT). Kleinbahn / substandard-gage railway. Kippregel/ alidade (Surv). Kleiner Bär Little Dipper. Kippschalter TO toggle switch (Elec). Kleiner Krieg guerrilla warfare, partisan Kippschnecke / elevating worm (aiming circle, warfare. BC telescope). Kleinfunkkraftwagen m small radio truck. Kippschwingung / sawtooth oscillation, Kleinfunktrupp m portable-radio section. relaxation oscillation (Rad). Kleinfunkwagen vn, See Kleinfunk* Kippvorrichtung / dumping mechanism (dump kraftwagen. truck). Kleinkaliberlauf m subcaliber tube (G); small- Kippwagen m dump truck. bore barrel (R). Kirche / church. Kleinkalibermunition / subcaliber ammunition. Kissen n cushion; pad (Clo, harness, etc.); gas- Kleinkaliberschießen n subcaliber target practice check pad (G); pillow. (Arty); small-bore target practice (R). Kiste/ case, crate, chest, box; airplane (slang). Kleinkraftrad n light motorcycle. Kleinkrieg in Kitt m putty. guerrilla warfare. Klage / complaint. Kleinluftschiff n blimp. Klammer / butt swivel (R); clip, paper clip; Kleinmaschinensatz m portable generating unit clamp, clasp; parenthesis. (Elec). Klammerfuß m butt-swivel plate (R). Klein-Panzerkampfwagen m light tank. Klapparm m extension arm (AA sight). Kleinschießplatz m miniature range; subcaliber Klappblende/ drop cover (Ft). target range (Arty); small-bore target range (R). Klappbrücke / drawbridge, bascule bridge. Kleinsendegerät n portable radio transmitter. Klappe/ drop (Tp switchboard); tailboard (Trk); Klein vernebelung / limited-area smoke screen, flap (Ap); landing ramp (on landing craft). local smoke screening. Klappenschrank m portable switchboard. Kleister m adhesive paste. Klappflügel m folding wing (Ap). Klemme/ clip; clamp; terminal; binding post. Klapphacke/ pick mattock. klemmen to hold right or left (Raiming); to Klapplafette/ extendable mount (Ap MG). clamp, to jam, to become wedged. Klappmesser n jackknif e. Klemmenspannung/ voltage across terminals. Klappscheibe / bobbing target (practice firing). Klemmhebel m clamping lever (MG). Klappsporn m folding trail spade. Klemmplatte/ clamping plate (G barrel guide). Klappvisier n leaf sight. Klemmring m clamping ring (grenade launcher). Klarinolre a cleaning fluid for optical glass. Klemmschraube/ setscrew; clamping screw Klarscheibe / ahtidim eyeglass. (aiming circle). Klarsichtsalbe/ antidim compound. Klemmzange / clamp (blasting-cap fuze). Klartext m text in clear (Sig C). Klempner m plumber. Klartextfunken n transmitting in clear (Rod). Klettereisen npl climbers, climbing irons. Klaue/ dog (clutch); epi, curved spur track (RR Kletterfähigkeit / vertical axle dis placement gun); claw. (MT). Klauenbeil n claw hatchet. Kletterschuhe mpl rock-climbing shoes Klauenfutter n guide lining (G). (mountain operations). Klauenkupplung/ dog clutch (MT). Klettersporn m gaff (of climbers). Klauenringm guide ring (G). Kletterwalze/ front rolle» (MT). Klebeflugzeug n intruding airplane, intruder Klima n climate. (one which trails an enemy plane back to its Klimaanlage / air conditioning plant. home base). Klinke/ pawl, catch; jack (Tp). Klebelack m dope (Ap). Klippe/ bluff, cliff (Top). kleben to adhere, to stick to; to follow closely, to Klop n See Chlorpikrin. trail. Klopfen n detonation, knock, pinking (of an Klebestreifen m adhesive tape. engine). Klopfer TO telegraph sounder. Kohlenkörner npl carbon granules (microphone). klopffest antiknock. Klopffestigkeit / antiknock Kohlenmikrophon n carbon microphone. quality (engine fuel). Kohlenoxyd n carbon monoxide. Klotz TO block, log. Kohlensäure/ carbon dioxide. Kluppe/ stock (die holder). Kohlenstoff m carbon. Knagge/ prop, wedge. Knall TO report (G); Kohlenstoffträger m carbon filler (in liquid- bang, crack, detonation. oxygen blasting charges). Knallbild n sound track ('on SR film). Kohlepapier n carbon paper. Knalldämpfer TO silencer (R, pistol, etc.). Kohleschicht / charcoal layer (gas mask). Knallerscheinung / sound effect (SR). Kohlestab m carbon rod (Elec). Knallkörper TO firecracker (simulated fire). Kohle-Zink-Element n carbon-zinc cell (Elec). Knallmeß- See Schallmeß-. Kohle-Zinksammler m carbon-zinc battery. Knallnetz n mine-exploding net, primacord net. Koinzidenzentfernungsmesser TO coincidence Knallquecksilber n mercury fulminate. range finder. Knallzündschnur / detonating cord, primacord Koje/ cabin (Nav). (Engr). Kokillenguß TO chilled casting. Knebel TO gag. Kolben TO piston (Mech); butt (MG, R). Kneifzange / pincers. Kolbenbolzen TO piston pin (Mtr). Knemeyer m computer (circular slide rule used Kolbenbolzenlager n piston-pin bushing (Mtr). in air navigation). Kolbenhals m small of the stock (R). Knetlegierung/ malleable alloy. Kolbenhieb m butt stroke. Knick m break; crack; kink; knee (Rad). Kolbenhub?«, piston stroke (Mtr). knicken to buckle. Kolbenkappe / butt plate (R). Knickfestigkeit / resistance to buckling. Kolbenpistole/ submachine gun consisting of Knickflügel TO gull wing (Ap). automatic pistol with telescope or skeleton Kniew knee; salient (Tac); stifle joint (horse); stock. elbow, bend (of pipe, etc.). Kolbenring TO piston ring (Mtr). Kniegelenk n toggle joint (pistol). Kolbenstange / piston rod (Mtr). kniender Anschlag kneeling position (in firing). Kolk TO scour (in river bottom). Kniepausche/ knee pad (harness). Kollektor m commutator, collector ring (Elec). Knieschützer mpl knee pads (Prcht troops). Kollimationslinie / collimating mark (Optics). Kniestellung/ salient (Tac). Kollodiumwolle/ pyroxylin (Am). Kolonne / Kniff knack; helpful hint, handy device; column; train (supply); javelin (Avn). "shortcut," trick. Kolonnenbrücke / portable bridge. Knochen TO bone. Kolonnenchef m column commander (MT). Knochenbruch TO fracture (Med). Kolonnengebiet n communications zone. Knopf TO button. Kolonnenspitze/ head of column. Knorrbremse / Knorr air brake. Knoten m knot. Kolonnenstaffel / rear echelon train. Bunde und Knoten knots and ties. Kolonnenverkehr m column traffic. Knotenpunkt m intersection, junction. Knüppel Kolonne zu Einem column of files. TO control stick (Ap); club, bludgeon; log, Kolonne zu Zweien column of twos. round timber. Koluft m See Kommandeur der Luftwaffe. Knüppeldamm TO corduroy road. Kombination/ flying suit, coverall. Knüppelgriff m grip of control stick (Ap). Kombüse/ galley (Nav). Knüppelsteuerung/ stick control (Ap). Kommandant m commander (of an Ap, Tk, ship, Knüppelweg m corduroy road. etc.); commanding officer (of a post, garrison, or Kobona chocolate with caffeine (Prcht ration). station). Kochgeschirr n mess kit, mess gear. Kommandantur / commander's office, garrison Kochgeschirrhülle / mess-kit cover. headquarters. See also Feld-kommandantur, Kochloch n cooking pit. Ortskommandantur. Kohle/ carbon, coal; carbon brush, carbon rod Kommandeur m commander, commanding (Elec). officer (Bn and higher units, including entire Kohlebürste / carbon brush (Elec). arm or service); commandant (of a service Kohleklotz m carbon block (microphone). school). Kohlenelektrode / carbon electrode. Kommandeur der Luftwaffe air support commander. Kompaniekeil m company wedge formation. Kommandeurpanzer m commander's tank. Kompanierevier n company area. kommandieren to command; to detach, to detail. Kompanieschreiber m company clerk. kommandierender General commanding general Kompanietrupp in company headquarters (of a corps or service command). (personnel). Kommandierrolle / duty roster. Kompanietruppführer m leader of company Kommando ft,' order, command; headquarters headquarters personnel. (D.iv and larger units); detached duty or service; Kompaß TO compass. detached unit; party or detail. Kompaßablenkung / compass error. Kommandobehörde / command, command Kompaßausgleichung / compass compensation. agency, headquarters (Div and larger units). Kompaßkessel m compass bowl (Ap). Kommandoflagge / command post flag (Bn or Kompaßkurs m compass heading, compass higher unit). course (Avn), Kommandof ühf er m commander of a Kompaßkurswinkel m compass azimuth. detachment, leader of a party. Kompaßlenkung / compass deviation. Kommandogerät n data computer, ballistic Kompaßmißweisung / compass declination. director (AAA); command set (Rad). Kompaßpeilung / compass bearing. Kommandohilfsgerät n auxiliary fire director Kompaßrose / compass rose, compass card. (AAA). Kompaßstrich m point of the compass. Kommandopanzer m command tank. Kompaßzahl / azimuth, compass reading, Kommandosache / confidential military bearing. document. Komplize m accomplice (Law). Kommandospruch m radio message from Kompressionsraum m compression chamber commander's tank. (Mtr). Kommandostelle/ command post, headquarters. Kompressor m compressor, supercharger. Kommandotafel / range conversion table Kompressormotor m supercharged engine. (Gunnery). Kondensationswärme / heat of condensation Kommando- und Ladeverzugszeit dead time (Met). (Gunnery). Kondensator m condenser, capacitor . (Rad). Kommando- und Stabsschwadron headquarters Kondensatormikrophon n condenser troop (Cav). microphone. Kommandowagen m command car, command Kondensstreifen m vapor trail (Avn). truck. konisch conical, tapered. Kommandowerte mpl fire-director data (AAA). konisches Rohr tapered-bore barrel (G). "Kommando zurück!" "As you were!" Konstrukteur m technical designer. Kommiß m military service, "the service" Konstruktion/ design; construction; structure. (corresponds in many cases to the term "G.I." as Konstruktionsfehler m faulty design, structural used colloquially). defect. Kommißbrot n G.I. bread. Konstruktionszeichner m designer, draftsman. Kommißstiefel m G.I. boot. Kontaktmesser n knife-switch prong (Elec). Kommodore m wing commander (Avn). Kontaktmine/ contact mine (Nav). Kommodor und Lufttransportführer chief of air Köntaktstift m prong of jack (Elec). transport (at Ger Air Ministry). Kontaktstück n contact, contact piece (Elec). Kompanie / company. Konteradmiral m rear admiral. Kompanieabschnitt m company sector. Konterbande / contraband. Kompaniebezirk m company area. Kontrollkarte / intercept board (AWS). Kompaniebreitkeil m company inverted wedge Kontrollampe/ pilot light (Ap, MT). formation. Kontrolliste / check list. Kompaniechef m company commander. Konuskupplung/ cone clutch (MT). Kompanieführer in officer in charge of konvergieren to converge. company, temporary company commander. Konzentrationslager n concentration camp. Kompaniegefechtsstand in company command konzentrisch concentric, converging. post (in combat). Koordinate / coordinate. Kompaniegelder npl company fund. Koordinatennetz n map grid, coordinate grid Kompaniegrenze / company boundary. system. Koordinatenschieber mpl coordinate cards. Körnchen n granule. Koordinatenverzeichnis n table of Körner m center punch. coordinates (Surv). Körnerform / granular form (powder). Koordinationsausgangspunkt m point of origin Kornfuß m front-sight base (R). of coordinates. Kornhalter m front-sight holder (R). Kopfm head; heading (on a message); nose or Kornwarze/ front-sight stud (R). point (of a shell). Körperschutzmittel n protective clothing (CWS). Kopfbahnhof m terminal; railhead. Korps n corps. Kopfbänder npl head straps (gas mask). Korpsbezirk in corps area. Kopfbänderung / head harness (Gas mask). Korpsführer m assistant band leader. Kopfbedeckung / headgear, hat or helmet. Korpsgeist m esprit de corps, group spirit, group Kopffernhörer m headphone, headset. morale. Kopfgestell n headstall (harness). Korpskommando n corps headquarters. Kopfhaube/ helmet (Avn). Korpsnachschubführer m chief of corps supply Kopfhörer m headphone, headset. services. kopflastig noseheavy (Ap). Korpsstab m corps headquarters staff. Kopf platte / head-strap cushion (Gas mask). Korrekturluftdüse / air-adjustment jet (Mtr). Kopf rampe / end ramp (RR). Korrosionsbeständigkeit / resistance to Kopfschützer m woolen cap, winter cap. corrosion. Kopfstand m nose-over (Avn). Korvettenkapitän m lieutenant commander Kopf stärke/ strength (of a unit). (Nav). Kopfstück«. crownpiece (harness); head (MG). Kost/ meal, food; diet. Kopfsturz m vertical dive, nose dive (Avn). Kotm mud, excrement, filth. Kopf teil n nose section of shell (Am). Kote / fetlock. Kopfteilung / graduation on head of panoramic Kotflügel m mudguard, fender. telescope. Kradn motorcycle (abbr. of Kraftrad). Kopfwelle / shell wave, ballistic wave, bow Kradfahrer m motorcyclist. wave (Ballistics). Kradmantel m motorcyclist's overcoat. Kopfzünder m point-detonating fuze (Am); nose Kradmelder m motorcycle messenger. fuze (bomb). Kradmeldetrupp m motorcycle messenger Koppel n belt. detachment. koppeln to determine a course or establish a fix Kradschütze m motorcycle rifleman. by dead reckoning (Avn); to couple (Arty). Kradschützen-Bataillon n motorcycle battalion. Koppelnavigation / navigation by dead Kradschützenschwadron / motorcycle troop. reckoning (Avn). Kradschützensteg m floating wooden treadway Koppelort m fix, dead reckoning position (Air bridge. Navigation). Kradschützenzug m motorcycle platoon. Koppelschloß n belt buckle. Kradspäher m motorcycle scout. Koppelzeit / time at which exact position is Kradspitze/ motorcycle point of advance guard. ascertained by means of dead reckoning (Air Kraft durch Freude Strength Through Joy (Ger Navigation). Civ morale and travel organization). Kopplung/ coupling (Arty, Rad). Kräftefpl forces; power; strength. Korb m basket (Bin, etc.); cluster of bombs Kräfteersparnis / economy of manpower, sparing (slang). of personnel. Korbring m concentration ring (Bin). Kräfteverteilung/ distribution of forces, tactical Kordelmutter/ knurled nut. grouping (Tac). Kordelung / knurl, knurling. Kräftezersplitterung / splitting up of forces, kordieren to knurl. dissipation of forces (Tac). Kordit n cordite. Kraftfahrabteilung / motor transport battalion. Korkenzieher m spiral dive, "corkscrew dive" Kraftfahrausbildung / driver training (MT). (Ap). Kraftfahrerm driver; private (MT). Korn n front sight (R, pistol, etc.); muzzle sight Kraftfahr-Ersatzteil-Staffel / spare parts section (G); grain; bead; acorn. das Korn klemmen to (MT). hold right or left. geklemmtes Korn incorrectly Kraftfahrgerät n motor-transport equipment. centered front sight. Kraf tf ahrkampf truppen fpl armored troops. Kraftfahrkorps n See National-sozialistisches Kraftstoffölmischung / gasoline-oil mixture. Kraftfahrkorps. Kraftstofförderpumpe / fuel pump (Mtr). Kraftfahrlehrstab m motor transport training Kraftstofförderung / fuel feed (Mtr). staff. Kraftstoffreiniger m fuel filter (Mtr). Kraftfahrpark m motor transport park (GHQ or Kraftstoffsieb n See Kraftstoffreiniger. Army); motor pool, vehicle park. Kraftstoffstaffel/ gasoline supply section (Tk Kraftfahrparkkompanie / motor Bn). transport company (component unit of a Kraftstoffverbrauch m fuel consumption (MT). Kraftfahrpark). Kraftstoffverbrauchssatz m rate of fuel kraftfahrtechnisch pertaining to automotive consumption (MT). mechanics. Kraftstoffversorgung/ gasoline supply. Kraftfahrtransport m motor transport. Kraftsoffvorratsmesser ra fuel level gage (Ap). Kraftfahrtruppen fpl motor transport troops. Kraftstoffzufluß m fuel feed (Mtr). Kraftfahrversorgung/ motor transport supply. Kraftstoffzug m gasoline-supply train (RR). Kraftfahrwesen n motor transport service. Kraftübertragung/ power transmission, power Kraftfahrzeug n motor vehicle. train (MT). Kraftfahrzeugkolonne / motor convoy, motor Kraf tiibertragungsteile mpl power train (MT). column. Kraftverstärker m power amplifier (Rad). Kraftfahrzeugpark m motor vehicle park. Kraftverstärker-Anlage / public-address system Kraftfahrzeug-Verwertung / sorting and (Elec). classification of motor vehicle salvage. Kraftwagen m automobile, motor vehicle Kraftfahrzeugzubehör n motor-vehicle (occasionally used in sense of Lastkraftwagen, accessories. truck). Kraftlinien fpl lines of force (Elec). Kraftwagenanhänger m trailer. Kraftmoment n moment of force. Kraftwagenbegleiter m assistant driver (MT). Kraftomnibus m bus. Kraftwagenflak / mobile antiaircraft artillery. Kraftquelle / power source. Kraftwagengeschiitz n See Kraft -wagenkanone. Kraftquellenwagen m horse-drawn generating Kraftwagenkanone / gun mounted on motor unit. carriage. Kraftrad ?i motorcycle. For compounds see Kraftwagenkanonenwagen ra assault gun car, under Krad. motor carriage for gun. Kraftsäge / power saw. Kraftwagenkolonne / motor transport column. Kraftschlepper m tractor, prime mover. große Kraftwagenkolonne heavy motor transport Kraftspeicher m closing spring cylinder (AA column (capacity 60 tons). gun); storage battery. kleine Kraftwagenkolonne light motor transport Kraftstoff m fuel, gasoline. column (capacity 30 tons). Kraftstoffabstellhahn m fuel shut-off valve Kraftwagenkolonne für Betriebsstoffe gasoline (Mtr). and lubricant supply column. Kraftstoffanlage / fuel system (Mtr). Kraftwagenküchenkompanie / mobile kitchen Kraftstoffausgabestelle / gasoline company. distributing point. Kraftwagenmarsch m motorized march. Kraftstoffbehälter m fuel tank, gasoline tank. Kraftwagenpark m motor park. Kraftstoffdruckmesser m fuel pressure gage Kraftwagentransport m motor transport. (Ap). Kraftwagentransportabteilung/ motor transport Kraftstoffdüse/ fuel "jet (Mtr). battalion. Kraf tstoffgemisch n fuel mixture (Mtr). Kraftwagentransportkolonne / motor transport Kraftstofflager« fuel dump. column. Kraftstoffleitung/ fuel line (MT). Kraftwagenwerkstatt / motor vehicle repair Kraf tstoff-Luf tgemisch n fuel-air mixture shop. (Mtr). Kraftwagenwerkstattzug m motor maintenance Kraftstoffmeßuhr / fuel gage (Mtr). repair shop platoon. Kraftstoffnachschub m fuel supply, gasoline Kraftwerk n power house, power station. supply. Kraftzug m power traction (as of a prime Kraftstoffnormverbrauch m normal fuel mover). mit Kraftzug tractor-drawn, truck- consumption (MT). drawn. Kraftzugartillerie / motorized artillery. Kreisbogen TO arc of a circle. Kraftzuggeschütz n motorized gun. Kreisbogenabsteckung / measuring or Kraftzugmaschine / prime mover. transferring an arc with dividers. Kragen m collar (Clo). Kreisel w gyroscope. Kragenlitze/ collar badge (facing sewn on the Kreiselabfeuergerät n gyro control, gyro- Kragenpatte). stabilizer (Tk). Kragenpatte/ collar patch (cloth backing for the Kreiselkompaß TO gyro compass. Kragenlitze). Kreiselkompressor m centrifugal compressor. Kragenspiegel w collar patch (Luftwaffe). Kreiselneigungsmesser m bank-and-turn Kragträger m cantilever beam. indicator (Ap). Kragträgerbrücke / cantilever bridge. Kreiselpumpe/ centrifugal pump. Krähennest TO "crow's nest," gunner's Kreiselsteuerzeiger TO gyro indicator, compartment (Ap upper turret). gyroscopic turn indicator (Ap). Krampe/ staple (Tech). Kreiselwendezeiger m gyro turn indicator, Kran m crane, hoist; crane tractor (used as a gyroscopic turn indicator (Ap). power shovel). kreisen to circle, to maneuver in circles. krängen to heel (Avn). Kreisflug m circular course (Avn). Krängungsfehler w heeling error (Avn). Kreisfunkfeuer n fan-marker beacon, krank sick, ill. sich krank melden to go on sick omnidirectional beacon (Rad). call, to report sick. Kreisfunktion / trigonometric func-tionf Krankenabschub TO evacuation of the sick. Kreiskimme/ rear ring sight (MG). Kranken-Absonderung/ medical isolation. Kreiskommandantur / area headquarters (Mil Krankenabteilung/ ward (Med). Govt). Krankenabtransport m evacuation of the sick. Kreiskornw front ring sight (MG). Krankenbehandlung/ treatment of sick. Kreiskornfuß TO front ring sight base (MG). Krankenblatt n clinical record. Kreiskornhalter m front ring sight support (MG). Krankenbuch n See Krankenmeldebuch. Kreiskornrahmen TO front ring sight frame Kranken-Isolierung/ medical isolation. (MG). Krankenkraftwagen in motor ambulance. Kreislauf m cycle. Krankenkraftwagenzug in motor ambulance Kreisleitung / series circuit (demolitions). platoon. Kreisprozeß TO cycle. Krankenmeldebuch n sick report book or folder. Kreisverkehr m "circular" radio traffic (radio-net [ traffic in which stations communicate directly Krankenmeldung/ daily sick report. with each other on a common frequency with Krankenrevier n infirmary, dispensary. different call signs and without a net control Krankensammelpunkt TO See Kran- station). kensammelstelle. Kreisvisier n ring sight (Ord). Krankensammelstelle / collecting station (Med). krepieren to explode, burst; to die. Krankenschwester / nurse. Kresolseifenlösung / cresol soap solution. Krankenstall m veterinary hospital. Kresolwasser n cresol solution. Krankenstube / infirmary, ward. Kreuz n cross; crosspiece (of universal joint). Krankentrage TO litter, stretcher. Kreuzbund n shear lashing (for diagonal Krankentragenf ahrgerät n wheeled litter carrier timbers). (Med). Kreuzen n traffic crossing. Krankenträger TO litter bearer (Med). kreuzen to cross; to cruise (Nav). Krankentransportabteilung / ambulance Kreuzer m cruiser. battalion. Kreuzfeuer n cross fire. Krankenunterkunft / field hospital. feste Kreuzgelenk n universal joint. Krankenunterkunft fixed hospital. Kreuzhacke / double-bitted pickax. Krankenurlaub TO sick leave. Kreuzlafette/ outrigger-type gun mount. Krankenwärter TO ward attendant (Med). Kreuzleinen fpl cross line (reins). Kranz TO circular track (MG mount) > Kreuzlochschraube / cross-hole screw. Kratze / scraper, hoe. Kreuzmuffe / cross pipe fitting, four-way pipe Kraxe / wood frame pack carrier. joint. Kreis m circle; area; circuit. Kreuzpeilung / determining a fix, taking cross bearings (Air Navigation). Kriegsgerät n war materiel. Kreuzschraube / trigger-guard screw (R). Kriegsgericht n court-martial. Kreuzteil n rear of receiver well (R). Kriegsgerichtsrat m judge advocate. Kreuzung / intersection. Kriegsgerichtsrechtsprechung / military justice. Kreuzungsbahnhof m crossing station (RR). Kriegsgerichtsverfahren n court-martial Kreuzverhör n cross-examination. proceedings. kriechen to creep or crawl. Kriegsgliederung / order of battle. Kriechgraben m crawl trench, shallow Kriegskasse/ field safe; war chest. communication trench. Kriegskonterbande / contraband of war. Krieg m war. See also terms under Gefecht, Kriegskunst / art of war. Kampf. Kriegslazarett n base hospital. kriegführend belligerent. Kriegslist / stratagem, ruse (Tac). kriegführende Macht belligerent power. Kriegsmarine / navy. Kriegführung / warfare. Kriegsmarsch m tactical march. Kriegsakademie/ war college. kriegsmäßig warlike, similar to actual conditions Kriegsartikel mpl Articles of War (now replaced in the field. by brief summary of military ideals and Kriegsneurose / war neurosis. obligations called Pflichten des deutschen Kriegsoffizier-Bewerber m applicant for Soldaten). wartime commission. Kriegsausgang m outcome of war. Kriegsrangliste/ army directory. Kriegsausrüstungsnachweisung / table of basic Kriegsräson / military necessity. allowances (wartime). Kriegsrecht n military law. Kriegsband n battle honors. Kriegssanitätsordnung / medical field Kriegsbeorderung/ See Kriegsbeord-nung. regulations or manual. Kriegsbeordnung / mobilization order for Kriegsschauplatz m theater of war. reservists. Kriegsschiff n warship. Kriegsbericht m war communique, war news Kriegsschule / officer candidate school. report. Kriegsspiel n war game, map maneuver. Kriegsberichter m accredited correspondent (in a Kriegsstammrolle / personnel roster (wartime). Ger propaganda Co). Kriegsstand »i See Kriegsstärke. kriegsbeschädigt disabled on active duty. Kriegsstärke / war strength (of a unit, etc.). Kriegsbeteiligung / participation in war. Kriegsstärkenachweisung/ table of organization Kriegsbrauch m customs of war. (wartime). Kriegsbrücke/ military bridge. Kriegstagebuchn war diary; journal, daybook. Kriegsbrückengerät n military bridge equipment. Kriegsverdienstkreuz n War Service Cross Kriegsdauer / duration of war. auf Kriegsdauer (decoration). for the duration (abbr. a.K.). Kriegs verrat TO war treason. Kriegsdenkmünze/ campaign medal. Kriegsverräter m war traitor. Kriegsdienstverweigerer m conscientious kriegsverwendungsfähig fit for active service objector. (abbr. k.v.). Kriegserfordernisse fpl military requirements in Kriegswerft / navy yard. wartime. kriegswichtig of military importance. Kriegserklärung / declaration of war. Kriegswissenschaft / military science. Kriegsflagge / ensign. Kriegszahnarzt TO dental surgeon. Kriegsfuß m war footing. Kriegszustand TO state of war. Kriegsgebiet n theater of operations. Kriminalpolizei / criminal investigation police. Kriegsgebrauch m customs of war. Krimscliild m Crimea Shield (decoration on Kriegsgefangenenbau- und Arbeitsbataillon PW upper left sleeve, worn by all veterans of the construction and labor battalion (for guarding battle in the Crimea). PWs working in Germany or rear areas). Kripo / See Kriminalpolizei. Kriegsgefangeneneinsatz m employment of K.-Rolle / plain-wire concertina (abbr. of prisoners of war. Klaviersaitendraht-Rolle). Kriegsgefangenensammelstelle / prisoner-of-war Kronenmutter / castellated hut. collecting point. Kröpfung / right-angle bend; throw (of a Kriegsgefangener m prisoner of war. crankshaft). Krümmer m elbow pipe; manifold. künstliche Spur artificial scent (for army dogs). Krümmung/ bend; turn; camber; curvature. Kunstschaltung / superposed connection (Tp). Kruppe/ croup (horse). Kunstseide / rayon. K-Stoffm diphosgene (CWS). Kunststoff TO synthetic plastic. Kübel TO bucket; jeep. Kupfer n copper. Kübelsitzer m See Kübelwagen. Kupferdraht m copper wire. Kübelsitzwagen m See Kübelwagen. Kupferkapsel / copper shell (detonator cap). Kübelwagen TO command car, jeep. Kuppe / knoll, knob, rounded hilltop. Kubikzahl/ cube (Math). Kuppel / cupola. Küche / kitchen. Kuppellafette/ cupola mount (Ap). Küchendienst«, kitchen police, KP; mess Kuppelstange / tie rod (split-trail carriage). orderly, mess attendant. Kupplung/ clutch (MT); coupling (Mech); recoil Küchenunteroffizier m mess sergeant. connection (pistol). Kufe/ sled runner; skid. Kupplungsfeder / clutch spring (MT). Kugel/ bullet; ball; sphere. Kupplungsfußhebel m clutch pedal (MT). Kugelblende / mantlet of flexible ball mount, Kupplungsgehäuse n clutch housing (MT). ball mount (Tk). Kupplungshebel m clutch lever (MT); recoil- Kugelfang m target butt, range butt. spring lever (pistol). kugelfest bulletproof. Kupplungskasten m junction box, gun junction Kugelfüllung/ ball filler (shrapnel). box, control box (AA director). Kugelgelenk n ball-and-socket joint. Kupplungskegel m clutch cone (MT). Kugellafette/ ball mount (MG). Kupplungskopf m coupling head (trailer). Kugellager m ball bearing. Kupplungspedale clutch pedal (MT). Kugelpfanne/ ball socket (Mort). Kupplungsscheibe / clutch plate (MT). kugelsicher bulletproof. Kupplungsstange / recoil-spring lever bar Kühlanlage/ cooling system (Mtr). (pistol). Kühler m radiator (Mtr). Kupplungstritt m clutch pedal (MT). Kühler-Einfüllverschluß TO radiator cap (MT). Kupplungswelle/ clutch shaft (MT). Kühlerklappe/ louver (Mt, Tk). Kurbel / crank. Kühlerschutzhaube / radiator guard' (MT). Kurbelarm m crank arm (of crankshaft). Kühlerverschluß m radiator cap (MT). Kurbeldynamo / hand-crank generator. Kühlflüssigkeit/ cooling liquid (Mtr). Kurbelgehäusen crankcase (Mtr). Kühlmantel TO water jacket (Mtr, MG). Kurbelgriff m crank handle. Kühlmittel n coolant (Mtr). Kurbelinduktor m hand-crank generator (Tp). Kühlrippe/ cooling fin (Mtr). Kurbelkröpfung/ crankshaft throw. Kühlstoff TO coolant. Kurbellager n crankshaft bearing, pillow block. Kühlung/ cooling system (Mtr). Kurbelrad n crankwheel (G). Kühlwagen TO refrigerator truck, Kurbelstange / connecting rod (Mtr). refrigerator car. Kurbeltrieb m crank mechanism. Kühlwassermantel TO water jacket. Kurbeltriebwerk n crankshaft assembly (Mtr). Kulissenschaltung / gate-type gear shift. Kurbelübung / crankwheel operation exercise Kumpel w buddy. (gun laying). Kumuluswolke / cumulus cloud. Kurbelwelle/ crankshaft (Mtr). Kundschafter TO spy. Kurbelzapfen in crank pin (Mtr). Kunstflug TO stunt flying. Kurier m courier, special messenger. Kunstflugfigur/ stunt-flying maneuver. Kurierflugzeuge liaison airplane. Kunstleder n artificial leather. Kurierpost / courier mail. künstliche Antenne artificial antenna (Rad). Kurier-Staffel / special communication squadon künstliche Atmung artificial respiration. (Luftwaffe). See also Staffel. künstliche Lüftung artificial ventilation. Kurs m course, heading. künstlicher Gummi synthetic rubber. Kursgleiche / rhumb line (Air Navigation). künstlicher Horizont absolute inclinometer, gyro Kurskreisel m directional gyro. horizon indicator, artificial horizon (Ap Inst). Kursscheibe / bearing plate (Avn). künstlicher Nebel screening smoke (CWS). Kursstabilität / directional stability (Ap). künstliches Hindernis artificial obstacle. Kurssteuerung/ piloting, navigating, pilot control. L automatische Kur^steuerung automatic pilot, mechanical pilot (Ap). Lack m lacquer, varnish. Kursverbesserung/ off-course correction (Air Ladebaum m boom, derrick, crane. Navigation). Ladebrücke / loading ramp (on trailer). Kursvisier n bomb sight (Ap). Ladedruck m manifold pressure (Mtr). Kurswechsel m change of course, change of Ladedruckmesser m manifold pressure gage (Ap direction (Avn). engine). Kurswinkel m azimuth of target (AAA). Ladedruckregler m manifold pressure control Kurszeiger m navigator's compass (Ap). (Ap engine). Kurve / curve, turn. Ladeeinheit / load unit, unit load. Kurvenblatt n graph. Ladefähigkeit / load' capacity; serviceable Kurvenflug m curvilinear flight (Avn). condition of ammunition. Kurvengleitflug m spiral (Avn). Ladegewicht n load capacity, weight of -load. Kurvenkampf m turning combat, dogfight Ladegleis n loading siding (RR). (Avn). Ladegurt in cartridge belt. Kurvenmesser m map measurer (Inst). Ladehemmung / stoppage in loading mechanism Kurvenscheibe / cam plate (Ord); curvilinear (Ord). target (Tng). Ladekanonier m gun loader, loader, assistant Kurvenvisier n tangent sight (SA). gunner, cannoneer No. 1. Kurzleistung / military rating (of an Ap engine). Ladeklappe / breechblock. Kurzschluß m short circuit, short (Elec). Ladekran m gun hoist. Kurzschlußankermotor m squirrel-cage motor. Ladelaufrad n impeller (super-charger). Kurzschuß m short (Gunnery). Ladeleitrad n diffuser (super-charger). Kurzsignal n code group. Ladeloch n loading recess (G). Kurzwelle/ short wave (Rad). Ladeluftkühler m intercooler (Ap supercharger). Kurzwellensender m short-wave transmitter. Ladeluke / loading hatch (Ap). Küste/ coast, shore. Lademaschine / battery charger (Elec). Küstenartillerie / coast artillery. Lademaschinensatz m battery charging unit Küstenaufklärer m coast reconnaissance (Elec). airplane. Lademulde / loading tray (G). Küstenaufklärung / coast reconnaissance. Laden to load (R, G, etc.). Küstenbatterie / coast battery, shore battery. "Laden und sichern!" "Load and lock!" Küstenflak/ coast antiaircraft gun, coast Ladeplatz m pier, wharf, quay. antiaircraft artillery- Lader m stevedore, loader, supercharger (Mtr). Küstenfliegergruppe / coast reconnaissance and Laderampe / loading ramp. naval support group (Avn). See also Gruppe. Laderaum m chamber, powder chamber (G); Küstengebiet n coastal area. hold (Nav). Küstengeschütz n coast artillery gun. Laderaumverlängerung / advance of forcing Küstengewässer npl coastal zone, coastal waters. cone (G). Küstenlafette/ coast artillery gun mount. Ladergetriebe n supercharger drive. Küstenstaffel/ coastal squadron Ladeschale / loading tray (G). (Ami). See also Staffel. Ladeschütze m assistant gunner, loader (Tk). Küstenstation / coast guard station. Ladesitz m loader's seat (G). Küstenverteidigung / coast defense. Ladespannung / charging voltage (battery Küstenvorfeld n coastal zone. charger). Küstenwache/ coast guard, coast guard station. Ladestelle / loading point, entraining or Küstenwacht/ coast patrol. entrucking point; battery-charging station. Küstenwehr/ coast defense, coast defense troops. Ladestock m rammer. Kutonnase/ cable cutter on leading edge of wing Ladestörung / stoppage in loading mechanism (an anti-barrage-balloon device). (Ord). Kuvi n See Kursvisier. Ladestraße / delivery roadway (RR freight KWK.-Standm fixed emplacement made of tank station). gun turret. Ladestreifen in cartridge clip, ammunition clip. Ladetätigkeit / loading operations (service of the piece). Lagergeld n pay (PW). Ladetisch m loading tray (G). Lagergerüst n storage-closet rack. Ladetrommel / cartridge drum. Lagerhaus n warehouse. Ladetrupp m loading detail. Lagerkommandant TO prison camp or Ladeverzug m loading lag (Gunnery). internment camp commander. Ladeverzugszeit / loading lag, loading time Lagelleitung / camp authorities (PW). (Gunnery). Lagermetall n bearing metal. Ladevorgang m loading action (semi- or full- Lagern n storage. automatic weapons). Lagerort m camp site. Ladevorrichtung / breech mechanism, loading Lagerplatz m storage place; camp site. device (Ord); feeding device (SA). Lagerraum m storeroom. Ladezeit / loading time, entrucking time, Lagerschale / bushing. entraining time; charging time (Elec battery). Lagerschuppen TO storage shed. Ladung/ cargo, load; charge. Lagerstelle / camp site. Ladungsbüchse / blasting-charge container Lagerung / storage, stowage. (generally of galvanized -metal). Lagerzapfen TO journal (crankshaft); pivot pin Ladungsgefäß n blasting-charge container. (trail spade); trunnion (aiming circle). Ladungskasten m blasting-charge box. Lähmen paralyze, immobilize, neutralize (Tac). Ladungsraum TO See Laderaum. Lahmlegen neutralize (an attack). Ladungsverhältnis n loading ratio (ratio between Lahmlegung / neutralization (Tac). weight of charge and weight of projectile). Lähmungsschießen n harassing fire (with Cml Ladungswerfer TO spigot mortar. shell). Lafette / gun carriage, gun mount. Lamelle / disk; leaf; plate; shim; cooling fin. Lafettenachse / gun-carriage axle. Lamellenkupplung / multiple-disk clutch (MT). Lafettenart / type of gun carriage or mount. Lamellenschluß m armature short (Elec). Lafettenaufsatzstück n adapter, tripod extension Lampenfassung / lamp socket (Elec). piece (MG). Lampengehäuse n lamp case (Sig lamp). Lafettendreieck n triangular base (AA gun). Landankertau n shore anchor line (Pon Bdg). Lafettenfahrzeug n trailer mount (Arty). Landbatterie / land-based antiaircraft battery (as Lafettenholm TO gun-mount outrigger; gun-trail distinguished from ship-based battery). crosspiece. Landbord TO shoreward side. Lafettenkasten TO trail box (G). Landbrücke / landing stage (Engr). Lafettenkranz m circular track mount (Ap, Tk). Landebahn / landing strip, runway. Lafettenkreuz n outriggers (AA gun). Landebahnfeuer n contact light (Adrm). Lafettenschwanz TO trail (G). Landedeck n landing deck, flight deck (aircraft Lafettensporn TO trail spade (G). carrier). Lafettenstütze / firing base (G-). Landefackel / wing-tip flare (Ap). Lafettentisch m gun-carriage bed. Landefeuer n landing light (Ap). Lafettenwand / gun-carriage side plate. Landefunkfeuer n runway localizing' beacon Lage / situation (Tac); position, site; salvo (Rad). (pieces fire in succession); layer, stratum (Met). Landegeschwindigkeit / landing speed (Ap). Lagebericht TO situation report. Landeklappe / landing flap (Ap). Lagebeurteilung / estimate of the situation (Tac). Landekopf m beachhead. Lagenfeuer n salvo fire (pieces fire in Landekreuz n landing T (Avn). succession). Landelicht n landing light (Ap). Lagenkarte / situation map (Tac). Landemannschaft / ground crew (Bin). Lagenmeldung / situation report. Landeplatz m landing area, landing field (Avn). Lager n camp; depot, dump; bearing, support. Landesaufnahme / topographic survey, geodetic das Lager abbrechen to strike camp. das Lager survey. aufschlagen to pitch camp. landeseigener Verband "native" unit (composed Lagerbestand TO stock, stockage. of inhabitants of German-occupied country who Lagerbock TO support (for piston rod of fight, on their own soil, as auxiliaries of German counterrecoil mechanism); pillow block. Army). Lagergehäuse n housing or case enclosing a Landesschützeneinheit / regional defense unit bearing or bushing. (such as Landesschützendivision, -regiment, - bataillon, and -kompanie; mainly for guard duty target (Ballistics). in Com Z and Z of I). Längenverbesserung / range correction Landesteg m landing ramp (Nav). (Gunnery). Landesverrat m treason. Längenverhältnis n aspect ratio (Ap). Landesverteidigung / home defense. Länge über alles over-all length. Landetrupp m landing and saddling detail (at Längsachse / longitudinal axis. stream crossing) (Cav). Langsamflug m stalling flight (Ap). Landezeichen n landing signal. Längsbestreichung / enfilade fire. Landezone / landing zone (Adrm). Längsfeld n chase of gun barrel. Landfahrwerk n wheel-type landing gear (Ap). Längsfeuer n enfilade fire. Landfahrzeug n land vehicle; shoreward ponton Längslibelle / longitudinal level (sighting (Bdg). mechanism). Landkrieg m war on land, land warfare. Längsneigungsmesser m pitch indicator, fore- Landkriegsordnung / Rules of Land Warfare. and-aft inclinometer (Ap). Landmeile/ statute mile (1.609 km). Längsschnitt m longitudinal section. Landmine / land mine. Längsseitgehen n pulling alongside. Landser m doughboy. Längsstabilität / longitudinal stability (Ap). Landstraße / road, highway. Längsträger m stringer, balk (Bdg); longitudinal Landsturm m territorial reserve, replacement outrigger (AA gun); longeron (Ap); long reserves (age over 45). Landsturm I trained channel bar of chassis frame (MT). reserves (age over 45). Langstreckenbomber TO long-range bomber. Landsturm II untrained reserves (age over 45). Langstreckenjäger m long-range fighter airplane. Landtruppen fpl ground troops. Langstrecken-Seeflugzeug n long-range Landung / landing. seaplane. Landung mit Seitenwind cross-wind landing. Längszapfen m axle pivot pin (split trail Landungsabteilung / beach party or detachment. carriage). Landungsboot n landing barge, landing boat. Langwellen fpl long waves (Rad). Landungsfahrzeug n landing craft. Langwellenpeiler m long-wave direction finder Landungsklappe / landing ramp (of a landing (Rad). craft or ship). Lasche / butt strap (Engr). Landungsplatz m landing area. Last / load. Landungsrauchzeichen n landing smoke signal Lastanhänger TO truck trailer (MT). (Avn). Lastensegelflugzeug n See Lastensegler. Landungstrupp m landing party. Lastensegler m troop-carrying glider, cargo- Landungsunternehmung / landing operation. carrying glider. Landverankerung / guy-line anchorage (Pon). Lastfallschirm in cargo parachute. Landwehr / reserves (age group 35-45). Lastflugzeug n cargo transport airplane. Landwehr I trained reserves (35-45). Lastigkeitsregelung / trimming (Ap). Landwehr II untrained reserves (35-45). Lastigkeitswaage / balance indicator (Ap). Landwehroffizier m reserve officer. See Lastkraftwagen m truck, cargo truck. Landwehr. Lastwagenschlepper m truck-tractor. Langbasis / horizontal base (Arty, Surv). Latte / batten, lath, board; propeller (Ap); stadia Langbasisanlage / base end station. rod (Surv). Langbasisverfahren n horizontal base method, Lattenfiihrung / pitch control (propeller). long base method (Gunnery). Lattenpunkt m place mark (Surv). . Länge / length. der Länge nach beschießen to Lattenrost m boardwalk, duckboard (trench). enfilade. Laubwald m deciduous forest, deciduous wood. Längenabweichung / longitudinal deviation, Lauerstellung / ambush gun emplacement, range deviation (Gunnery). ambush. Festlegen der Längenabweichung range sensing, Lauf TO barrel (MG, R); run, course. range spotting (Arty Obsn). Laufbahn / career (as an officer, specialist, etc.); Längengrad m degree of longitude. runway (Adrm). Längenkreis m circle of longitude. Laufbahnabzeichen n specialist's insignia or Längenmessung / linear measurement. badge. Längenstreuung / range dispersion on horizontal Laufbrücke / gangplank. Lauf decke / tire casing (MT). Ledertasche / leather case, leather bag. laufend running; current; continuous; serial. Leere / vacuum. Leergang m backlash, lost laufende Nummer serial number. motion; neutral gear (Mtr). Läufer m runner, messenger. Leergewicht n empty weight. Lauffläche / tread (of a tire); sliding surface (of a Leergut n empties (Am). sled runner); Leerlauf m idling, neutral, idling speed (Mtr). bearing surface, friction surface. Leerlaufdüse / idler jet (Mtr). Laufgraben TO approach trench, communication Leermaterial n train of empties (RR). trench. Leerschraube / drain plug. Laufinneres n bore (SA). Legierung / alloy. Lauf mantel in jacket (MG). Legionsschütze m non-German rifleman in the Laufmundstück n breech piece (R). Wehrmacht. Laufrad n landing wheel (Ap); bogie wheel (Tk); Lehmgrube / clay pit. Lehrbataillon n instruction impeller (of pump, etc.). battalion (used for demonstrations, etc.). Lauf ring TO race (ball bearing). Lehre / doctrine, theory; gage. Laufrolle / bogie wheel (Tk). Lehrfilm m training film. Laufschritt m double time. "Im Laufschritt, Lehrflugwesen n training aviation. Marsch! Marsch!" "Double time, march!" Lehrgang m course of instruction. Laufseele / bore (SA). Lehrgangsleiter m instructor. Laufseelenprüfer in barrel reflector (SA). Lehrgruppe / instruction group (Avn). Laufsitzring m barrel-locking ring (MG) Lehrregiment n instruction regiment (used for Laufweite / caliber. demonstrations, etc.). Laufwerk n tracks and suspensions (Tk); Lehrtruppe / instruction unit. running gear (of a vehicle). Leibgarde / bodyguard. Laufwerkpanzerung / track shield, armored Leibgurt m belt (Clo). skirting (Tk). Leibgurt mit Schulterriemen Sam Browne belt. Lauschdienst in intercept service (Sig C). Leibriemen m garrison belt (Clo). Lauschempfänger m intercept receiver (Sig C). Leibstandarte / See SS-Leibstandarte. Lauschgerät n intercept set (Rad). Leibwache / bodyguard. Lauschstelle / intercept station (Sig' C). Leiche / corpse; carcass. Lauschzange / wire-tapping clamp. leichte Division motorized division, Lauthörknopf TO handset switch, amplifier "light division." Leichtkrankenkriegslazarett n knob (Tp). base hospital for minor cases (Com Z). Lautsprecher m loudspeaker (Rad). Leichtkrankenschiff n hospital ship for minor Lautsprechertrichter TO horn, cone, trumpet (of cases. loud speaker). Leichtkrankenzug m hospital train for minor Lautsprechertruhe / baffle, speaker cabinet cases. (Rad). Leichtkranker m ambulatory case, minor case Lautstärke / signal strength, volume, readability (sick, not wounded). (Rad); sound intensity (sound locator). Leichtöl n light fuel (as distinguished from Lautstärkenregler TO volume control (Rad). Diesel fuel). Lautverstärker in volume amplifier (Rad). Leichtverwundetensammelplat.z m collecting Lazarett n hospital. station for walking wounded. Lazarettaufnahme / hospitalization. Leichtverwundeter m minor casualty. Lazarettbehandlung / hospital treatment, Leinenbund n rope lashing. hospitalization. Leinöl n linseed oil. Lazarettflagge f flag of protection. Leinwand / linen; cloth; projection screen. Lazarettschiff n hospital ship. Leiste / strip; edge; fillet; batten. Lazarettzug m hospital train. Leistenbruch m hernia. Lebensdauer / accuracy life (G). Leistengegend / groin. Lebensmittel npl subsistence supplies. Leistung / output, performance, capacity; power Lebensmittelkarte / food ration card. (Rad). Lederfett n dubbin. Leistungsbelastung / power loading (Ap). Lederring m See Lederscheibe. Leistungsfähigkeit / efficiency, capacity. Lederscheibe / leather washer. Leistungsgewicht n weight per horsepower. Leistungsregler m power control (Rad). Leitungssystem n wiring system (Elec). Leistungsröhre / power amplifier tube. Leitungstruppen fpl troops assigned to director Leistungssegelflugzeug n performance-type headquarters (maneuvers). glider (Avn). Leitungs- und Schiedsrichterdienst m directing Leistungssteigerung / increase of efficiency and umpiring service (maneuvers). (Mtr). Leitungswiderstand m line resistance (Elec). Leistungsstufe / power amplifier, final amplifier Leitverkehr m control-station traffic (Rad). (of a Rad transmitter). Leitwand / baffle. Leistungswählhebel m output selector lever (Ap Leitwellverschluß m sliding-wedge-type engine). breechblock (G). leiten conduct, lead, direct, manage. Leitwerk n empennage, tail assembly, tail unit Leitender m director (maneuvers). (Ap). Leitender Arzt ward officer (Med). Leitwert m conductance (Elec). Leitzaun m Leitender Ingenieur chief engineer (a Civ guide fence (a type of snow fence). official in the Armed Forces). Lenden fpl loins (horse). Leitender Offizier executive officer. Lenkballon m dirigible Leiter m leader, director; conductor (Elec). Lenkbremse / steering brake (Tk). Leiter / ladder. Lenkeinrichtung / steering mechanism. Leiterschleife / armature turn (Elec). Lenkeinschlag m maximum angle of turn Leitfähigkeit / conductivity (Elec). (steering wheels). Leitfeuer n cord fuze, safety fuze. Lenker m steering arm (of a gun wheel). Leitfeuerzündmittel n cord fuze detonator. Lenkgehäuse n steering-gear housing (MT). Leitfeuerzündung / cord fuze detonation. Lenkgestänge n tie rods (MT). Leitfunkstelle / net control station (Rad). Lenkgetriebe n steering mechanism (track- Leitkante / leading edge (Ap wing). laying vehicles). Leitrad n idler, idler wheel (Tk); diffuser Lenkhebel m steering-knuckle gear-rod arm (supercharger). (MT); steering lever (track-laying vehicle). Leitradachse / idler wheel shaft (Tk). Lenkknüppel m steering lever (track-laying Leitstand m fire-direction center (Arty); vehicle). command post. Lenkluftschiff n dirigible. Leitstelle / net control station (Rad). Lenkrad n steering wheel (MT). Leitstrahl m localizer beam (Inst landing). Lenksäule / steering column (MT). Leitstrahlverfahren n localizer-beam method Lenkschnecke / steering worm (MT). (Inst landing). Lenkschraube / cylindrical cam on steering Leitung / line (Tp); command; direction; control; column (MT). management. Lenkschubstange / steering gear connecting rod Leitungsbau m line construction (Tp). (MT). Leitungsgehilfe m director's aide (maneuvers). Lenksegment n steering-worm sector (MT). Leitungskapazität / capacity of a line, traffic Lenkstange / tie rod (MT); handle bar (Mtcl). capacity of a line (Elec, Tp, Tg). Lenkstock m See Lenkstockhebel. Leitungsmast m telephone pole. Lenkstockhebel m steering arm (MT). Leitungsmaterial n conducting material, electric Lenkstoßfang m steering shock suspension wire. (MT). Leitungsmittel n line wire (Tp). Lenkung / steering, steering system (MT). Leitungsnetz n wire net, circuit, wiring system, Lettenhaue / mattock hoe (Engr). wire-communication net. leuchtbereit ready for action (SL). Leitungsoffizier m assistant director Leuchtblatt n luminous dial. (maneuvers). Leuchtboje / light buoy. Leitungsplan m wiring diagram. Leuchtbombe / aircraft parachute flare. Leitungsprüfer m galvanometer (Engr); circuit Leuchtdauer / burning time (of a ground Sig, tester (Elec). etc.). Leitungsskizze / circuit diagram (Tp). Leuchtfallschirm m parachute flare (Avn). Leitungssondertruppen fpl special troops of Leuchtfarbe / luminous paint. director headquarters (maneuvers). Leuchtfeuer n beacon light (Avn). Leitungsstab m directing staff (maneuvers). Leuchtgeschoß n See Leuchtgranate. Leuchtgranate / star shell (Am). lichtbilden to photograph, i Lichtbildentzerrung / Leuchtgranatwerfer m pyrotechnic projector. rectification of aerial photographs. Leuchtkompaß m luminous compass. Lichtbilderkundung / photographic Leuchtkreuze npl reticle image (reflector sight). reconnaissance. Leuchtkugel / ground signal, Very signal light. Lichtbildmaschinengewehr n machine-gun Leuchtmittel n pyrotechnic device. camera. Leuchtmunition / pyrotechnics; tracer Lichtbildmessung / phototopography. ammunition. Lichtbild-MG n camera gun (Avn). Leuchtpatrone / signal case; signal cartridge; Lichtbildner m photographer. cartridge-type ground signal. Lichtbildpause / photographic overlay. Leuchtpfad m flare path (Avn). \ Lichtbildwesen n photography. Leuchtpistole / pyrotechnic pistol, signal pistol, Lichtbogenschweißung / arc welding. Very pistol. Lichtkegel m beam of light, cone of light. Leuchtrakete / signal rocket. Lichtmaschine / generator (MT). Leuchtraketengestell n pyrotechnic projector Lichtmeßbatterie / flash ranging section (Obsn (for Sig rockets). Bn). Leuchtröhre / fluorescent tube. Lichtmeßdienst in flash ranging service. Leuchtsatz m pyrotechnic composition, flare Lichtmessen n flash ranging. composition, illuminant charge; tracer Lichtmeßstelle / flash ranging station. composition. Lichtmeßtrupp m flash ranging team. Leuchtschiff n lightship,, Lichtnetz n lighting system. Leuchtspur / tracer trajectory. Lichtpause / photostatic reproduction; Leuchtspurgeschoß n tracer bullet, tracer. photocopy; blueprint. Leuchtspurgranate / tracer shell (Am). Lichtrufanlage / light-signal call system (in Leuchtspurmunition / tracer ammunition. hospitals, etc.). Leuchtspursatz m tracer composition (Am). Lichtschallmessen n sound and flash ranging. Leuchtstern m star (signal). Lichtschalter ra light switch. Leuchttonne / light buoy. Lichtsprechgerät n modulated light-ray Leuchtturm m lighthouse. communication set. Leuchtvisier n luminous sight. Lichtspruch m signal-lamp message. Leuchtzeichen n ground signal, light signal. Lichtspur- See Leuchtspur-. Leuchtzifferblatt n luminous dial (Inst). Lichtstärke / luminous intensity, intensity of Leukoplast n court plaster. light. Leute fpl personnel. Lichtung / forest clearing. Leutnant m second lieutenant; lidern to pack, seal, obturate. lieutenant (specifically, 2nd Lt). Liderung / gas check, obturator (G). Leutnant der Flieger second lieutenant Liderungskopf m mushroom head (of obturator). (Luftwaffe). Liderungspolster n gas-check pad. Leutnant zur See ensign (Nav). Lieferant m supplier, contractor. Lewisit n Lewisite (CWS). Lieferdienst m ferrying service (Avn). Libelle / level (Inst); clinometer (Arty, Surv). die Lieferschein m shipping ticket. Libelle einspielen to center the bubble in a level. Lieferung / lot, shipment. Libelleneinstellung / level setting, level liegend prone, lying; berthed. adjustment. Liegeplatz TO berth (in port). Libellengehäuse n level housing (panoramic Linealvisier n linear sight (Ger AA gun). telescope). lineares System linear speed method (AA Libellenquadrant m gunner's quadrant (with Gunnery). spirit level). Linie / line, rank. "In Linie zu einem Gliede, Libellentafel / angle-of-site table (Gunnery). angetreten!" "In single rank, fall in!" Lichtanlasser m generator-starter (MT). Linie B-Stelle-Ziel OP-target line. "Licht auf!" "In action!" (AA SL). Linie Geschütz-Ziel gun-target line. Lichtbild n photograph. Linienaufstellung / line formation. Lichtbildaufnahme / See Lichtbild. Linienbö / line squall. Lichtbildauswertung / interpretation of Linienkarte / line route map (Tp). photographs. Linienverkehr TO "line" traffic (two-station Rad Com on one or two frequencies). Lösungsmittel n solvent. Linie zu einem Glied single rank (Inf); line Losungswort n password, countersign. (Cav). Lot n plumb bob, sounding lead; solder. links left, to the left, on the left. Löten to solder. Linkskurve / left turn (MT); left bank (Avn). Lotfe n See Lofternrohr. linkslaufend counterclockwise. Lotfernrohr n bomb sight. Linksdrall m left-hand twist (rifling). Lötkolben m soldering iron. linksgängig counterclockwise; left-hand Lötlampe / blowtorch. (threads, etc.). Lötmetall TO solder. Linksgewinde n left-hand thread (MT). Lotrecht perpendicular. linkslaufend counterclockwise. Lotrechte / perpendicular (line). "Links schwenkt, Marsch!" "Column left, Lotschnur / plumb line. march!" Lotse m pilot (Nav). "Links, um!" "Left, face!" (being at a halt); "By Lotsenflagge / Union Jack (Nav). the left flank, march!" (given in marching). Lötzinn n solder. Linkswendung / left face. Loxodrome / rhumb line (Navigation) . Linse/ lens. L'Spur / See Leuchtspur. List / cunning, ruse, trick; stratagem (Tac). Lücke / gap. Litze / stranded wire (Elec); colored facing on Luft / air (in compounds: Air Forces, airborne, collar (Clo). aircraft, aviation, etc.). See also terms under Litzenspiegel TO two narrow colored strips on Flieger, Flug. collar (Clo). Luftabflußklappen fpl cowling flaps. Livens-Handwerfer m Livens projector (CWS). Luftabwehr / active air defense. I.M.G.-Abmarsch m light MG half squad (Cav). Luftabwehrdienst m air defense service. l.M.G.-Trupp TO light machine-gun team (of Luftabwehrstelle / air defense post. Ger R squad). Luf tab wehr waff e / antiaircraft weapon. Ln.-Helferin / See Luftnachrichten-Helferin. Luftalarm m air-raid alarm. Ln.-Zugführer m See Luftnachrichten- Luftamt n See Allgemeines Luftamt. Zugführer. Luftangriff m air attack, air raid. Locken n call to quarters. Luftangriffsziel n air objective. Löffelbagger m power shovel. Luftanreicherung / concentration of gas in the air Löhnung / base pay. (CWS). Lokomotivbahnhof TO engine yard (RR). Luftaufklärung / air reconnaissance. Lokomotivschuppen TO engine house, Luftaufklärungsraum m air reconnaissance area. roundhouse (RR). Luftaufsichtsdienst m flight control service (a Looping m loop (Avn). branch of the Ger Air Ministry). Losantin n .a German decontaminating agent Luftausgleicher m pneumatic equili-brator (G). (calcium hypochlorite preparation in powder or Luftbauamt n Air Ministry construction office. in tablet form). Luftbehälter w compressed-air tank (Engr, MT); Losantinbrei TO calcium hypochlorite slurry air chamber (counter-recoil mechanism, vehicle (CWS). brake). löschen to unload (a ship); to extinguish (a fire); Luftbehälter des Vorholers recuperator cylinder to slake (lime). (G). Löschflüssigkeit / extinguisher fluid. Luftbeobachtung / air observation. Löschgerät n fire extinguisher. Luftbild n aerial photograph. Löschmeister m sergeant fireman (Luftwaffe Luftbildauswertung / interpretation of aerial official ranking as Master Sgt). photographs. Löschplatz TO pier, wharf. Luftbildentzerrung / rectification of aerial Löschtrupp TO fire-fighting crew. photographs. lose loose, unlocked. Luftbildgerät n aircraft camera. loslösen, sich disengage (Tac). Luftbildkammer / aerial camera, aircraft camera. Loslösung / disengagement (Tac). Luftbildkarte / aerial mosaic; photographic map. Lost n mustard gas. Luftbildplan m photomap. Losung / password. Luftbildreihe / photographic strip. Lösung / solution; mixture. Luftbildwesen n aerial photography. luftdicht airtight. distinguished from Geländekampfstoff, ground Luftdichte / air density. contaminating agent). Luftdienstzulage / aviation pay, flying pay. Luftkampfübung / air fighting or air attack Luftdraht m antenna wire, overhead antenna. exercise. Luftdruck m air pressure (Mech); atmospheric Luftkarte / air map. pressure (Met); blast (effect of explosion). Luftklappenventil n choke valve (carburetor). Luftdruckbremse / air brake. Luftkraft / aerodynamic force. Luftdruck-Fettpresse / grease gun. Luftkreis m air force service area. Luftdruckgradient m pressure gradient (Met). Luftkreiskommando n air force service area Luftdruckmesser m barometer. headquarters. Luftdrucktür / blast baffle (Ft). Luftkrieg m air war, air warfare. Luftdruckwirkung / blast effect. Luftkriegführung / air warfare. Luftdüse / air jet (Mtr). Luftkriegsschule / officer candidate school Lufteinschießziel n high-burst adjustment target (Luftwaffe). (Arty). Luftkühlung / air cooling. lüften to air, to ventilate. Luftlager n PW camp for air forces personnel. Lüfter m ventilator, fan, blower. Luftlandegeschwader n glider wing-(strictly, a Lufterkundung / air reconnaissance. wing of transport airplanes for towing gliders). Luftfahrt / aeronautics, aviation. Luftlandekette / glider flight (airborne Luftfahrthindernis n airway obstruction. operations). See also Luft-landegeschwader. Luftfahrtmedizin / aviation medicine. Luftlandestaffel / glider squadron (airborne Luftfahrtministerium n See Reichs- operations). See also Luft-landegeschwader. luftahrtministerium. Luftlandetruppen fpl air landing troops. Luftfahrwesen n aeronautics. Luftleere / vacuum. Luftfahrzeug n aircraft. Luftleiter in antenna. Luftfelddivision / air forces field division Luftloch n air pocket (Avn). ' (fighting as ground force with Army). Luftmacht / air power. Luftfilter 7ii air filter. Luftmarsch m "air march" (flight of airborne Luftflasche / compressed-air cylinder, oxygen troops from departure Adrm to destination). flask. Luftmeer n atmosphere. Luftflotte / air force (a territorial and tactical Luftmeldequadrat n grid square (for reporting command of the Luftwaffe). locations in air reconnaissance). Luftflottenchef m air force commander. See also Luftmine / aerial mine. Luftflotte. Luftnachrichten fpl signal communication Luftgau m air force administrative command (Luftwaffe). (administrative area of a Luftflotte). Luftnachrichtenabteilung / signal battalion Luftgaukommado n air force administrative (Luftwaffe). command headquarters. See also Luftgau, Luftnachrichtenhelferin / woman signal Luftflotte. auxiliary (Luftwaffe). Luftgegner m hostile aircraft. Luftnachrichtenkompanie / signal company luftgekühlt air-cooled. (Luftwaffe). Luftgeschwader n See Geschwader. Luftnachrichtenstelle / signal center of an Luftgewicht n density of the air. ballistisches airdrome. Luftgewicht ballistic density. Luftnachrichtentruppe / signal communication Lufthafenbereichkommandantur / airdrome troops (Luftwaffe). regional command (subdivision of a Luftgau). Luftnavigation / air navigation. Luftherrschaft / air supremacy, mastery of the Luftoffensive / air offensive. air, control of the air. Luftparade / aerial review, aerial pass in review. Lufthoheit / air sovereignty. Luftpersonalamt n See Luftwaffen-personalamt. Luftinfanterie / airborne infantry. Luftpresser in air compressor. Luftkabel n overhead wire (Tp). Luftraum m air area; air space; sky. Luftkampf m air fighting, air attack. Luftreibung / air friction. Luftkampfgeschwader n bombardment wing. Luftreifen m pneumatic tire. See also Geschwader. Luftreiniger m air filter. Luftkampfstoff m volatile chemical agent (as Luftsack m wind sock, wind sleeve, wind cone (Avn); towed-sleeve target (AAA practice); Luftschutzwarndienst m aircraft warning service ballonet (Bin). (Civ defense). Luftsackmaul n air scoop (Bin). Luftschutzwarnstelle / district warning center Luftsackventil n ballonet valve (Bin). (AWS). Luftsäule / column of air (Met). Luftschutzwarnzentrale / control center (AWS). Luftscheibe / antiaircraft practice target. Luftschutzwart m air raid warden. Luftschicht /' atmospheric layer (Met). Luftschutzzentrale / See Luftschutzwarnzentrale. Luftschiff n airship. Luftsog m vacuum (resulting from explosion). Luftschlacht / air battle. Luftspäher m ground observer (AWS); Luftschlauch m inner tube (MT). antiaircraft scout or lookout, air sentinel, air Luftschlitz m louver (Tk). guard. Luftschraube / propeller (Ap). See also Luftspäh- und Warndienst m aircraft scout and Propeller. warning service. Luftschraubenblatt n propeller blade (Ap). Luftsperre / antiaircraft defenses (balloon Luftschraubendrehzahl / propeller rpm. barrage, fighter patrol, etc.). Luftschraubenebene / plane of propeller rotation Luftsperrgebiet n prohibited zone, airspace (Ap). reservation (Avn). Luftschraubenflügel m propeller blade (Ap). Luftsperrtruppen fpl barrage balloon troops. Luftschraubenhaube / propeller spinner (Ap). Luftsprengpunkt m point of air burst (Arty). Luftschraubenkreis m propeller-disk area (Ap). Luftstörungen fpl atmospheric disturbances. Luftschraubensteigungsmesser m propeller pitch Luftstoß m blast, concussion of air (resulting indicator. from an explosion). Luftschraubenstrahl m slipstream. Luftstreitkräfte fpl air forces. Luftschraubennabenstück n propeller boss (Ap). Luftstrom m air current. Luftschraubenverstellgerät n pitch-control Luftstromgerät n airplane chemical spray mechanism (propeller). apparatus. Luftschutz m air raid protection, passive air Luftstützpunkt m air base. defense (Civ defense). Lufttanken to refuel in flight. Luftschutzabschnitt m civilian defense sector Lufttorpedo n aerial torpedo. (air raid protection). Lufttransport m air transport. Luftschutzbezirk m civilian defense district (air Lufttreffbild n air-burst pattern. raid protection). Lufttüchtigkeit / airworthiness. Luftschutzbrandspritze / stirrup pump. Lufttüchtigkeitsschein m airworthiness Luftschutzbund m See Reichsluft-schutzbund. certificate. Luftschutzkeller in air raid shelter. Luftüberlegenheit / air superiority. Luftschutzleiter in chief of air defense (in a local Lüftung / ventilation. defense council). Lüftungsrohr n ventilation shaft (Tk). . Luftschutzmaßnahmen fpl air raid precautionary Luftverankerung / overhead cable anchorage measures. (Pon Bdg). Luftschutzordnungsdienst m civilian defense Luftverdichter m air compressor. police service (air raid protection) . Luftvergleichsziel n high-burst auxiliary target Luftschutzpolizei / civilian defense police (air (Arty). raid protection). Luftverkehrslinie / civil airway. Luftschutzraum m air raid shelter. Luftversorgung / supply by air. Luftschutzrevier n civilian defense zone (air raid Luftverteidigung / air defense, antiaircraft protection). defense; air defense system. Luftschutzsanitätsdienst m civilian defense Luftverteidigungsgebiet n special air defense medical service (air raid protection). command in vital areas. Luftschutzsirene / air raid siren. Luftvorholer m pneumatic recuperator (G). Luftschutztruppen fpl civilian defense troops (air Luftwäche / ground observer (AWS); air raid protection). sentinel, air guard. Luftschutzturm m air raid tower. Luftwaffe / German Air Forces. Luftschutzübung / air raid drill, practice alert. Luftwaffenbautruppe / aviation construction Luftschutzveterinärdienst m civilian defense engineers. veterinary service (air raid protection). Luftwaffenbetriebskompanie / airdrome maintenance and service unit. Magnesiumthermit n thermit filler (incendiary Luftwaffen-Druckvorschrift / air forces manual bomb). (abbr. L.Dv.). Magnetapparat m magneto (Mtr). Luftwaffen-Felddivision / air forces field Magnetisch-Nord m compass north, magnetic division (fighting as ground force with the north. Army). Magnetkompaß m magnetic compass. Luftwaffenflak / air forces antiaircraft artillery Magnetmine / magnetic mine. (as distinguished from Army antiaircraft Magnetspule / solenoid (Elec). artillery). Magnetzündapparat m magneto. Luftwaffengruppenkommando n air force Magnetzündung / magneto ignition. headquarters of a Gruppe. Magnus-Effekt m Magnus effect (of air rotation Luftwaffenhelfer m air forces orderly caused by projectile spin). (messenger or clerk of premili-tary age). Major m major. Luftwaffenhelferin / air forces woman auxiliary. Mangan n manganese. Luftwaffen-Jäger-Regiment n air forces rifle Männchen n whipstall (Avn). Manneszucht / regiment. military discipline. Luftwaffenkommando n air forces headquarters. Mannschaft / crew, team, party, squad, "outfit." Luftwaffenpersonalamt n Air Forces Personnel See also Mannschaften. Office (a branch of the Ger Air Ministry). Mannschaften fpl enlisted personnel (up to and Luftwaffenschützenregiment n air forces rifle including Obergefreiter, Cpl). regiment. Mannschaftsentgiftungskraftwagen m Luftwaffen-Sturm-Bataillon n Air Forces assault decontamination truck for personnel. battalion (air-landing troops). Mannschaftsstube / squad room. Luftwaffenverordnungsblatt n Air Forces Mannschaftswagen m personnel carrier (MT). Regulations (a publication). Manöver n maneuver. Luftwaffenverwaltungsamt n Air Forces Manöverkartusche / blank cartridge. Administration Office (a branch of the Ger Air Manövrierfähigkeit / maneuver-ability. Ministry). Manövrierventil n maneuvering valve (Bin). Luftwichte / specific gravity of air. Mantel m overcoat (Clo); jacket (MG, Am); Luftwiderstand m air resistance (Ballistics, MT, casing (of a tire). etc.); drag (Avn). Mantelboden m jacket base (MG). Luftzielapparat m azimuth instrument. Mantelkopf m jacket end cap (MG). Luger 08 / German standard military pistol. Mantelringrohr n built-up barrel (G); jacketed Luke / door, hatch (Ap, Tk). barrel (MG). Lukendeckel m hatch cover (Tk). Marine / navy. Lungengift n See Lungenreizstoff. Marineakademie / naval academy. Lungenreizstoff m lung irritant (CWS). Marineartillerie / naval coast artillery. Lunte / slow match (fuze lighter). Marineartillerieabteilung / naval coast artillery Luv / weather side. battalion. Luvwinkel tn crab, angle of crab, drift angle (Air Marineartilleriemaat m petty officer, third class, Navigation). in naval coast artillery. Marineattachc m naval attache. M Marinebaubataillon n naval construction battalion. Maat m petty officer, third class (Nav). Marine-Flak / naval antiaircraft artillery. Macht / power; country. Maderfelge / quick- Marineflieger m naval aviator, naval pilot. detachable rim (with side ring) (MT). Marineflugwesen n naval aviation. Magazin n storage depot; magazine. Marinelager n See Marlag. Magazinfeuer n automatic fire. Marineministerium n Admiralty of the German Magazingehäuse n magazine housing (pistol). Navy. Magazinhaltehebel m magazine catch lever Marke / mark, index mark, reading on range (MG). drum (Arty); label; brand; stamp. Magazinhalter m magazine holder (MG); Markenplatte / index plate (on aiming circle or magazine catch (pistol). telescopic sight). Magazinlager n magazine rack (Ord). Markenring m index ring (MG telescopic sight). Marinestation / naval base. Marschpause / march halt. Marinestoßtrupp m naval landing party. Marschrast / march rest. Marinewaffenamt n Bureau of Ordnance (Nav). Marschsicherung / security on the march. Marinewerft / navy yard. Marschskizze / strip map (MT). Markenstück n line-up stud (on top gun Marschstockung / road jam. carriage). Marschstraße / march route. Marketenderei / post exchange. Marschstrecke / march route, stretch or leg of a Marketenderware / sales article (sold at PX). march. Markscheidegerät n mine-surveying set (Engr). Marschtafel /* march table. Marlag n prisoner-of-war camp for sailors (abbr. Marschtiefe / road space (march column). of Marinelager). Marschübersicht / march schedule. Marschabstand m distance between march units. Marschvorposten m march outpost. Marschallstab m baton. Marschweg in route of march. Marschbataillon n personnel replacement Marschzeit / time of march, time distance. transfer battalion (conducting replacements from Marschziel n march objective, march Wehrkreis to T of Opns). destination. Marschbefehl m march order; official travel Marschzucht / march discipline. order. Maschendraht m woven wire, wire netting, wire Marschbereitschaft / march readiness. mesh. Marschbreite / width of march column. Maschendrahtzaun m woven-wire fence, woven- Marschdecke / blanket. wire obstacle. marschfähig capable of walking, fit for Maschine / motor, engine; machine; airplane marching. (colloquial). marschfähige Verwundete walking wounded, Maschinenflak / antiaircraft automatic weapons. ambulant cases. Maschinengewehr n machine gun. See also Marschfähigkeit / marching ability. terms under MG. Marschfolge / order of march. Maschinengewehrangriff m strafing assault, Marschfühlung / maintenance of contact on the strafing attack (Avn). march. Maschinengewehr-Bedienung / machine-gun Marschführer m control officer (march column). crew. Marschgepäck n full pack. Maschinengewehrgarbe / sheaf of fire (MG). Marschgeschwindigkeit / cruising speed (Ap); Maschinengewehrgruppe / machine-gun section. rate of march. Maschinengewehr-Halbzug m machine-gun Marschgliederung / march formation, squad. organization of march. Maschinengewehrschlitten m machine-gun Marschgruppe / march group, march section, sleigh mount. march unit. Maschinengewehrschütze m machine gunner. Marschhalt m march halt. Maschinengewehrstand m machine-gun Marschieren ohne Tritt route march, route step. emplacement; machine gunner's station (Ap). Marschkolonne / march column, route column. Maschinengewehrsteuerung / synchronization Marschkompanie / trained replacement (Ap MG's). company. Maschinengewehrtrupp m light MG team (of Inf Marschkompaß m prismatic compass. squad). Marschkontrollstelle / control point. Maschinengewehrzug m MG platoon. Marschlänge / road space (march column). Maschinenkanone / automatic cannon (Ap); Marschleistung / march capacity, march automatic gun. performance. Maschinenkarabiner m automatic rifle. Marschlinie / line of march. Maschinenpistole / submachine gun. "Marsch! Marsch!" "Double time, march!"; "On Maschinensatz m generating unit, power unit. the double!" Maschinenschlosser m mechanic. Marschordnung / column of threes (Inf drill); Maschinenschreiber in typist. close order march formation; line of march. "In Maschinenwaffe / automatic weapon. Marschordnung, angetreten!" "In column of Maschinist m machinist (Nav). threes, fall in!" Maske / mask, screen, camouflage net, flat-top, "Marschordnung!" "March order!" (Arty). overhead screen (Cam); gas mask; oxygen mask. Maskenbrille / special type of eyeglasses for Mehrbestand m surplus stock (i.e. above wear under gas mask. authorized basic allowance). Maskenkörper m facepiece (gas mask). Mehrdecker m multiplane (Ap). Maskenspanner m face form (to prevent gas- mehrfach multiple; multiplex; combination. mask distortion). Mehrfachbetrieb m multiplex operation (Tp). Maß n measure (of quantity, etc.). Mehrfach-Reihenbildkammer / multiple lens Masse / mass. camera (aerial Photo). Massenabwurf m salvo release (Bombing). Mehrfachsprechen n multiplex telephony. Massenausgleich m counterbalance, Mehrfachzünder m combination fuze (Am). counterweight (Ap). Mehrgitterröhre / multiple-grid tube, Massenbeschuß m concentrated fire. multielement tube (Rad). Masseneinsatz m commitment of major forces, mehrgleisig multiple-tracked (RR). employment of major forces (Tac). Mehrlader m magazine-fed rifle or carbine, clip- Massenfertigung / mass production. fed rifle or carbine. Massentaktik / grand tactics. Mehrladevorrichtung / magazine feeding device Massenwirkung / mass effect (Tac). (R). massieren to mass, concentrate; to massage. mehrläufige Fla-Waffe multiple-barrel Massierung / mass, massing, line of masses antiaircraft weapon. (Tac). Mehrlauflafette / multiple-gun mount. Maßnahme / measure; step; enactment. Mehrlochdüse / multiple-hole nozzle (Mtr). Maßstab m scale; proportion. mehrmotorig multiple-engine. maßstabgerecht according to scale. Mehrscheibenkupplung / multiple-disk clutch. Mast m mast. Mehrsitzer m multiseater airplane. Mastwurf m clove hitch. Mehrzweckfahrzeug n general-purpose vehicle. Materialfehler m defect of material. Mehrzweckflugzeug n general-purpose airplane. Materialsammelstelle / salvage dump. Mehrzweckgeschütz n multipurpose gun. Materialschlacht / battle of materiel. Meilenstein m milestone. Materialwirkung / effect of fire against material Meißel m chisel. objects (Gunnery). Meldeabwurf in message dropping. Matrose m apprentice seaman; sailor. Meldeabwurfhiille / drop-message bag. Matrosengefreiter ffl, seaman, second class. Meldeabwurfstelle / message-dropping ground. Matrosenhaupgefreiter m seaman, first class Meldeblatt n message blank. (highest rated, with 4% years seniority). Meldeblock m message pad. Matrosenobergefreiter m seaman, first class. Meldebuch n field message book. Mattanstrich m lusterless paint. Meldebüchse / message container (for dropping Mattscheibe / ground-glass plate. messages). Mauer / stone, brick or concrete wall. Meldedienst m message communication service. Maultier n mule. Meldefahrer m mounted messenger (MT); Maultierkolonne f mule train. dispatch rider, dispatch driver. Maximaleffekt m maximum intensity (sound Meldefahrzeug n messenger vehicle. locator). Meldeformular n message blank. M.-Blink n portable signal lamp (abbr. of Meldegänger m runner, messenger. mittleres Blinkgerät). Meldehund m messenger dog. Mechaniker m mechanic. Meldehundführer m messenger-dog handler, mechanischer Zünder mechanical fuze. messenger-dog guard. mechanisierter Verband mechanized unit. Meldehundtrupp m dog-handler team (for mechanisiertes Fahrzeug armored combat messenger dogs). vehicle. Meldekapsel / message-dropping container. Mechanisierung / mechanization. Meldekarte / message blank. Medaille / medal. Meldekopf in wire head (line construction) ; Meer n ocean, sea. advance message center. Meeresküste / seacoast. Meldelauf in message run (messenger dog). Meeresspiegel m sea level. Meldeläufer m runner, messenger. Mehrachsantrieb m multi-axle drive. melden to report. sich melden to report (to Mehrachser m multi-axle vehicle. present oneself); to register with the police; to volunteer. sich krank melden to report sick, to Meßkammer / topographic-survey camera. go on sick call. Meßkartusche / test cartridge; charge sich freiwillig melden to volunteer, enlist, enroll. temperature cartridge (Arty). Meldepatrone / ground signal cartridge. Meßkette / surveyor's chain. Meßknopf m Meldepflicht / obligation to report to, or register measuring knob (range finder). with, the police. Meßkreis in protractor arc (plotting protractor); Meldequadrat n grid square (for reporting azimuth circle (BC telescope). locations). Meßlatte / stadia rod (Surv). Melder m messenger. Meßleitung / measuring circuit (SR, FR). Melderakete / message-carrying rocket. Meßmann m range-finder operator. Meldereiter m mounted messenger. Meßmarke / measuring mark (range finder). Melderose / orientation card (AWS); orientation Meßpatrone / bore gage (SA). clock (to indicate target's direction of approach) Meßpunkt m present position of target (at instant (AAA). of range determination) (AA gunnery). Meldesammelstelle / message center. Meßspiegel in reference mirror (river-width Meldestelle / control point (march column); measuring Inst). local reporting office. Meßstab m stadia rod (Surv). Meldetasche / dispatch case. Meßstand m base end station (AAA). Meldeweg m message channel. Meßstelle / ranging station (SR, FR). Meldung / message, report, dispatch. Meßtisch m plane table (Surv). Membran / diaphragm. Meßtischblatt n plane table sheet. Membranmaske / diaphragm gas mask. Meßtrupp m survey team, flash or sound ranging Membranpumpe / diaphragm pump. team (Arty). mengenmäßig quantitative; volumetric. Meßwalze / measuring knob (height finder). Meridiankonvergenz / gisement, grid declination Meßzentrale / flash central station, sound central (Surv). station (FR, SR). Merkblatt n supplement (to a manual) ; Metallgefäß n metal container. instructional pamphlet or booklet. Metallgliedergurt in metallic-link ammunition Merkzettel m data card, memo. belt (MG). Meßband n surveyor's tape. Metallgliederkette / metallic-link belt (MG). Meßbatterie/ survey battery (Arty). Metallsäge / hacksaw. Meteorograph m Meßbecher m dispenser, graduate. aerometeorograph, aerograph, meteorograph Meßbildpaare npl stereoscopic complements (Avn, Met). (Photo Surv). Meteorologe in meteorologist. Meterspur /' one- Meßbildverfahren n phototopography. meter track gage (RR). Meßbrücke / measuring bridge circuit, Methyldichlorarsin n methyldichlor-arsine Wheatstone bridge (Elec). (CWS). Meßdreieck n plotting protractor (Arty). Meuterei / mutiny. Meßdreieckverfahren n plotting-pro-tractor M.-Flak / automatic antiaircraft gun (abbr. of method (protractor compensates for position Flugabwehrmaschinenkanone). offset and determines firing range on basis of MG.-Dreifuß m tripod (MG). range-finder and aiming-circle data). MG.-Gerät n machine-gun materiel. Meßei n pressure gage (Arty). MG.-Gurt m machine-gun ammunition belt. Meßeinheit / unit of measurement. MG.-Mann m machine gunner. Meßentfernung / slant range to present position MG.-Richtaufsatz m machine-gun sight. (at instant of range determination) (AA MG.-Richtkreis m machine-gun aiming circle. gunnery). MG.-Staffel / heavy machine-gun section (Cav). Messerflug m steep-bank flight. MG.-Träger m machine-gun carrier. Messerschalter m knife switch (Elec). MG.-Wagen m machine-gun cart (H-Dr). Meßflug m test flight (Avn). MG.-Warze / blister (Ap). Meßgerät n range-finder; survey equipment or MG.-Zieleinrichtung / machine-gun sighting instrument. mechanism. Meßhöhe / altitude of target at instant of range MG.-Zielfernrohr n machine-gun telescopic determination (AA gunnery). sight. Messing n brass. MG.-Zwilling m twin machine gun. Mikrometerschraube / micrometer, micrometer Minenkampf m military mining, mine warfare. calipers. Minenkratze / grub hoe. Milag n See Militärlager. Minenkrieg m military mining, mine warfare. Milchglas n frosted glass. Minenlegen n mine laying. Militär n military, military forces, soldiery. See Minenleger m mine layer, mine planter (Nav). also terms under Heer, Wehrmacht. Minenlegermotorboot n mine yawl (Nav). Militärärztliche Akademie army medical school. Minenlegerpanzerkampfwagen m mine-laying Militärattache m military attache. tank. Militärausschuß m military commission. Minenräumboot m mine sweeper (Nav). Militärbefehlshaber m military commander in Minenräumer m mine sweeper (Nav). occupied territory. Minenräumpanzer m mine-clearance tank. Militärbehörde / military authorities. Minenräumung / mine sweeping; mine Militärbevollmächtigter m military clearance. plenipotentiary. Minenrohr n borehole. Militärbezirk m military district. Minenschacht m mine shaft. Militärfriedhof m military cemetery. Minenschleppen n mine dragging (Nav). Militärgefängnis n military prison. Minensperre / mine field, mine obstacle; Militärgericht n military court, military tribunal. submarine mine field (Nav); mine defense (Tac). Militärgerichtsbarkeit / military jurisdiction. Minenstollen tn gallery, tunnel militärische Besetzung military occupation. Minensuchboot n mine sweeper (Nav). militärische Formen military courtesy. Minensucher m mine sweeper (Nav). militärischer Auftrag military mission. Minensuchgerät n mine detector. militärischer Schriftverkehr military Minensuchstab m mine-probing rod. correspondence. Minensuchtrupp m mine-locating detail. militärisch räumen demilitarize. Minentonne / mine buoy. Militärkommission / military commission. Minentrichter m mine crater. Militärlager n prisoner of war camp (abbr. minenverseuchtes Gebiet mined area, mine- Milag). infested area. Militärluftfahrt / military aviation. Minenwirkung / mining effect (Am). Militärpfarrer m chaplain. Minierdienst m mining service (tunneling). Militärstrafgesetzbuch n military penal code. Miniergerät n mining tools. Militärverwaltung / military administration; Miniergut n spoil (mining). military government. Mißbilligung / disapproval. Militärverwaltungsbezirk m military subdistrict. mißlingen fail. Miliz / militia. mißweisender Kurs magnetic heading, magnetic Mindestnutzbreite / minimum useful width of course (Air Navigation). roadway. mißweisender Kurswinkel magnetic azimuth Mine / mine. (Air Navigation). Minenabweiser m paravane (Nav). Mißweisung / magnetic declination, magnetic Minenanker mit Tiefensteller automatic anchor variation, declination constant, compass (Nav). declination. Minenanlage / demolition installation (in a Bdg, Mithöreinrichtung / sidetone circuit (Rad, Tp). etc.); mine system (mine warfare). mithören to listen in, to monitor (Rad, Tp). Minenboje / mine buoy. Mithörstelle / intercept station. Minenbombe / aerial mine. Mitklingen n resonance (Rad). Minenfahrzeug n mine layer, mine planter Mitkoppeln n determining of course or fix by (Nav). dead reckoning (Avn). Minenfeld n mine field. Mitlesen n interception (of visual signals). Minenflugzeug n mine-laying airplane. Mitnehmer m translating lever (sight Minengang m mine gallery. mechanism); lathe dog; catch; lifter; cam; lug. Minengefäß n mine case (container). Mitschuldiger m accomplice. Minenhund m miner's tramcar (Engr); remote- mitteilen inform. controlled explosive-laden tank, "robot tank." Mitteilung / communication, message, Minenkammer / demolition chamber (Bdg, information. mine). Mittelbalken m center balk (Bdg). Mitteldecker m midwing monoplane. Motoren-Instandsetzung / engine repair. Mittelhand / barrel (horse). Motorenkühlung / engine cooling. Mittelpferde npl swing team. Motorenlüftung f engine ventilation, engine Mittelpfropfen m tompion (G). louvers (Tk). Mittelrohrrahmen m tubular-center chassis Motorenraum m engine compartment (Tk). (MT). Motorgleiter m powered glider. Mittelspiegel m a colored center strip between Motorgondel / engine nacelle (Ap). the halves of the Kragenlitze (Clo). Motorhaube / engine cowling (Ap); hood (MT). Mitteltroß m second echelon supply train motorisiert motorized; mechanized; mobile. (behind the Gefechtstroß). motorisierte Kavallerie mechanized cavalry. Mitteneindruck m binaural balance (sound Motorpanne / engine failure. locating). Motorponton m ponton with outboard motor. mittlere Flugbahn mean trajectory. Motorrad n See Kraftrad. mittlerer Fehler average error, mean error. Motorregler m engine governor. mittlerer Panzerkampfwagen medium tank. Motorsäge / power saw. mittlerer Sprengpunkt center of burst. Motorschaden m engine damage, engine trouble. mittlerer Treffpunkt center of impact, center of Motorschlitten m motor sled, aero-sled. dispersion. Motorschnellboot n motor torpedo boat, PT mittlere Sonnenzeit mean solar time. boat. Mitwirkung / cooperation. Motorsegler m powered glider. mobil mobilized. Motorstörung / engine trouble. mobil machen to mobilize. Motortorpedoboot n motor torpedo boat, PT Mobilmachung / mobilization. boat. Mobilmachungsbestimmungen fpl mobilization Motorverkleidung / engine cowling (Ap). regulations. Motorverschalung / See Motorver-kleidung. Mobilmachungsplan m mobilization plan. Motorwelle f engine crankshaft. Modell n model, type, pattern. m.Pak / medium antitank gun. Modelung / modulation (Rad, Tp). M.Patrone / ground signal cartridge (abbr. of modulierte Welle modulated wave. Meldepatrone). Moment m moment, instant. Miicken n flinching (SA firing). Moment n factor, element. Müdigkeit / fatigue. Momentstrom m instantaneous current (Elec). Mudrasteg m a type of portable hasty footbridge. Montage / assembly, erection, Muffe / threaded sleeve (for pipe connections ). mounting, installation. Mühle / mill. Montagehalle / assembly shop. Mulde f pit, hole; depression, hollow. Montageluke / inspection hatch (Tk). Muldenlinie / centerline of depression (Top). Montageplatte / chassis panel (Rad). mündlich oral. Montagewerk n assembly plant. Mundloch n adapter opening (Am). Monteur m mechanic, assembler. Mundlochfries m muzzle bell, muzzle swell (G). montieren to assemble, make up, erect, mount. Mundlochgewinde n adapter thread (Am). Montierhebel m tire tool. Mundlochschraube / adapter plug (Am). Moor n bog, marsh, moor. Mundpfropfen m tompion (G). Morast ra bog. Mundschicht / chemical layer (gas mask). Morgenkost / breakfast, morning meal. Mundstück n mouthpiece (harness). Mündung / Morsealphabet n Morse code. muzzle (Ord); mouth, Morsen n transmitting by Morse code. outlet (of a river): Mündungsarbeit / kinetic Mörser m howitzer (caliber 210 mm and larger). energy at the muzzle. Morsespruch m telegraph message. Mündungsbremse / muzzle brake (G). - . Morsetaste / telegraph key. Mündungsdeckel m muzzle cover. Morsezeichen n Morse code character. Mündungsenergie / kinetic energy at the muzzle. Motor m engine, motor. Mündungsfeuer n muzzle flash. Motorblock m cylinder block (Mtr). Mündungsfeuerdämpfer m flash hider. Motorbremse / engine brake (MT). Mündungsgasdruck m muzzle gas pressure. Motordrehmoment n engine torque. Mündungsgeschwindigkeit / muzzle velocity. Motordrehzahl / engine rpm. Mündungskappe / tompion, muzzle cover (G). Mündungsknall m report produced by gun or ammunition. muzzle wave (SR). Munitions Vergeudung / waste of ammunition. Mündungspfropfen m tompion (G). Munitionsverteilungsstelle / ammunition Mündungsrauch m muzzle-blast smoke. distributing point. Mündungsschoner m muzzle cover (R). Munitionsverwaltung / ammunition Mündungswaagerechte / base of the trajectory- administrative office (Div and up). Mündungswucht / kinetic energy at the muzzle. Munitionsverwaltungskompanie / am- . Munition / ammunition. Munitionieren n loading munition administration company. (Ap weapons). Munitionswagen m caisson, ammunition wagon, Munitionsart / grade of ammunition. ammunition trailer, ammunition carrier (H-Dr). Munitionsaufzug m shell hoist. Munitionswesen n ammunition supply service. Munitionsausgabestelle / ammunition Munitionszug m ammunition train (RR). distributing point. Munitionszugmaschine / ammunition prime Munitionsausstattung / issue of ammunition. mover (MT). Munitionsbestand m stock of ammunition. mürbe softened up, worn out, demoralized. Munitionseinsatz m commitment or employment M- u. R.-Patronen fpl signal and smoke of ammunition. cartridges (abbr. of Melde-und Rauchpatronen). Munitionsersatz m resupply of ammunition. Musikkorps n military band. Munitionsfahrzeug n ammunition carrier Musikmeister m bandmaster (2nd Lt.). (vehicle). Muster n model, type, pattern. Munitionskammer / ammunition sponson (Tk); Musterung / registration for the draft (includes ammunition storage chamber, magazine. physical examination and tentative Munitionskarren m loading barrow; ammunition classification). carrier (H-Dr). Musterungsbezirk m draft subdis-trict Munitionskasten m ammunition box. (subdivision of Wehrmeldebe-zirk). Munitionskolonne / ammunition train, Musterungsstab m registration staff (for the ammunition column. draft). Munitionslager n ammunition dump, Mutter / nut (Tech). Mutterkompaß m master ammunition depot. compass (Avn). Munitionslager in Geschütznähe ready magazine Muttermal n birthmark. Mutterrohr n gun tube (Arty). designed to receive a liner. Munitionsloch n ammunition pit. Mutterschiff n tender (Nav). Mutterschlüssel m Munitionsmangel m ammunition shortage. wrench. Munitionsnachschub m ammunition supply. Mutteruhr / master watch. Mütze / cap, hat. Munitionsnische / ammunition niche, hasty Mützenkordel / hat cord. ammunition shelter (Ft). Munitionsschlepper m ammunition prime mover N (MT). Munitionsschuppen m ammunition storage shed. Nabe / hub. Munitionsschütze m ammunition bearer, Nachbar m adjacent unit (Tae); neighbor. ammunition carrier. Nachbartruppen fpl adjacent troops. Munitionsstaffel / ammunition section (of firing Nachbildung / mock-up, model, dummy. Btry, Tk Bn, etc.). nachbrennen to hang fire (Am). Munitions-Staffelführer m ammunition supply Nachbrenner m hangfire (Am). officer. Nachdrängen n direct pressure in pursuit (Tac). Munitionsstapelplatz m ammunition dump. Nachhinken n hysteresis (Mech). Munitionsträger m ammunition bearer, Nachhut / rear guard. ammunition carrier. Nachlässigkeit / negligence. Munitionstrommel / ammunition drum. Nachlauf m positive caster (MT). Munitionstrupp m ammunition detail. "Nach links, rieht Euch!" "Dress left, dress!" Munitionsumschlagstelle / ammunition supply Nachprüfung / verification. point. Nachricht / information, intelligence, news, Munitionsunteroffizier m chief of ammunition message. (NCO, Arty). Nachrichten fpl information, intelligence, signal Munitionsverbrauch m expenditure of communication. Nachrichtenabteilung / signal battalion. Nachrichtenverbindung / signal communication. Nachrichtenachse / axis of signal Nachrichtenverkehr m signal communication communication. traffic. Nachrichtenaufklärung / signal intelligence. Nachrichtenwagen m signal wagon, signal truck. Nachrichtenbeschaffung / procurement of Nachrichtenwege mpl signal communication information, intelligence. channels. Nachrichtenbeurteilung / evaluation of Nachrichtenwerkstattkraftwagen m signal repair information. truck. Nachrichtenblatt n bulletin (-publication). Nachrichtenwesen n signal communications. Nachrichtendienst in military intelligence Nachrichtenzentrale / signal center, message service, intelligence service; news service (Rad). center. Nachrichteneinsatz in commitment or Nachrichtenzug in signal communication employment of signal units. j platoon. Nachrichtenfahrzeug M signal vehicle. Nachsatteln n readjustment of saddle. Nachrichtenf ührer m signal officer of a Nachschub m supply. Fliegerkorps (in Comd of a Nachschubabwurf m dropping of supplies from Luftnachrichtenregiment). Höherer aircraft. Nachrichtenführer signal officer at a Luftflotte Nachschubausgabestelle / supply point. headquarters. Nachschubbataillon n supply battalion. Nachrichtengerät n signal equipment, signal Nachschubboot n supply boat. supplies. Nachschubdienst m supply service. Nachrichtengerätkarren m signal-equipment Nachschubdienststelle / supply service cart. headquarters, office of supply services. Nachrichtengerätpark m signal-supply dump. Nachschubfahrzeug n supply vehicle. Nachrichtenhelferin / signal-communication Nachschubführer m chief of supply services woman auxiliary. (Div, corps, army). Nachrichtenkolonne / signal-supply column. Nachschubgeleit n supply convoy (Nav). Nachrichtenkompanie / signal company. Nachschubgut n supply, supplies. Nachrichtenkopf m wire head, advance message Nachschubkolonne / supply column, supply center. train. Nachrichtenkraftfahrzeug n signal motor Nachschubkolonnenabteilung / supply column vehicle. battalion. Nachrichtenmaid / woman signal auxiliary of the Nachschubkompanie / supply comp-pany. SS. Nachschublage / supply situation. Nachrichtenmann in signal communication man. Nachschublager n supply depot, supply dump. Nachrichtenmittel n means of signal Nachschublinie / supply line. communication. Nachschubmittel n means of supply movement. , Nachrichtennetz n communication net. Nachschuboffizier m supply officer. Nachrichtenoffizier in signal officer, Nachschub-Panzerkampfwagen m armored communication officer, intelligence officer. supply and maintenance vehicle. Nachrichtenpark m signal-supply depot. Nachschubpark m supply dump, supply depot. Wachrichtenquerverbindung / liaison j Nachschubsammeigebiet n railhead service area. communication. Nachschubstab z.b.V. special supply staff. Nachrichtensammelstelle / signal intelligence Nachschubstraße / supply route, line of supply, center. line of communication. Nachrichtenstaffel / communication section (Bn, Nachschubstützpuhkt m supply base. Btry, etc.). Nachschubtrupp m supply party, supply detail. Nachrichtenstelle / message center, signal Nachschubtruppen fpl supply troops, supply center. units. Nachrichtentrupp m communication detail. Nachschubübung / supply service exercise. Nachrichtentruppe / Signal Corps. Nachschubumschlagstelle / supply point. Nachrichtentruppen fpl signal troops. Nachschubverkehr m supply traffic, movement Nachrichtenübermittlung / transmission of of supplies. communications. Nachschubverteilungsstelle / supply distributing Nachrichtenverband m signal unit. point. Nachschubweg m supply road, supply route. Nadelzahl / magnetic azimuth, azimuth reading. Nachschubwesen n supply services. Nafü m See Nachrichtenführer. Nachschubzug m supply train (RR). Nahabwehr / close defense. Nachsicherung / additional security (Tac). Nahaufklärer m close reconnaissance airplane. Nachspitze / rear point (march column). Nahaufklärerstaffel / close reconnaissance Nachspitzenkompanie / rear party (in rear guard squadron (Avn). of large unit). Nahaufklärung / local reconnaissance, close nachstellen to readjust; to pursue. reconnaissance. Nachstrom m slipstream (Avn). Nahaufklärungsflugzeug n close-reconnaissance Nachtangriff m night attack, night raid. airplane, observation airplane. nachtanken refuel. Nahaufklärungsgruppe / close reconnaissance Nachtaufklärung / night reconnaissance. airplane group (attached to ground forces). Nachtbefeuerung / night beacon lighting (along Nahbeobachtung / local observation. a flight route or airway); lighting facilities for Naherkunder m close reconnaissance airplane, landing at night (Adrm). observation airplane. Nachtgefecht n night combat. nähern to approach, close in. Nachtglas n night glasses. Nahkampf m close combat. Nachtjagd / night fighting, pursuit operations at Nahkampfartillerie / close support artillery. night (Avn). Nahkämpfer m close-combat fighter. Nachtjagdgeschwader n wing of Nahkampffliegerverband m formation of close night fighters (Avn). support airplanes. Nachtjagdgruppe / night fighter group (Avn). Nahkampfführer m commander of a Nachtjagdschule / night fighter school (Avn). Nahkampfgruppe (Luftwaffe). Nachtjäger m night fighter (Avn). Nahkampfgruppe / close support airplane group Nachtjägergeschwader n wing of night fighters (attached to ground forces). (Avn). Nahkampfmittel n close-combat munitions or Nachtkampfflugzeug n night bomber. weapons. Nachtluftkampf m night fighting (Avn). Nahkampfspange / close combat clasp Nachtmarsch m night march. (decoration). nachträglich supplementary. Nahkampfwaffe / close combat weapon. Nachtrupp m rear guard support (in rear guard of Nahkampfweite / close range, close-combat large unit); rear party (in rear guard of smaller range. unit). Nahkompaß m direct-reading compass. Nachtschießen n night firing. Nah-Packgefäß n unit container (as Nachtunternehmung / night operation. distinguished from a bulk container) . Nachurlaub m extension of leave. nähren to feed; to reinforce. Nachweis m proof, evidence; inventory; list; Nahrung / nourishment, food. record. Nahsicherung / close-in security, close-in Nachweisung / list, account, record; strength protection. report, stock report. Naht / seam; boundary between units (Tac). Nachzügler m straggler. Nahtkompanie / contact company (occupying a Nachzündung / retarded ignition. boundary position between two units). Nackenband- n neck strap (gas mask). Nahtreffer m near miss. Nackenriemen m neck strap (harness). Nahtstelle / boundary position (between units). Nadel / needle; firing pin (fuze). Nahunterstützung / close support. Nadelabweichung / magnetic declination. Nahverkehr m local traffic, short-range traffic. Nadellager n needle bearing (MT). Nahverteidigung / close defense. Nadelschwankungen fpl oscillations of compass Nahwerfer m short-range flame thrower. needle. Nähzeug n sewing kit. Nadelstück n firing pin support (fuze). Nalfagtafel / chart showing chemical warfare Nadelverfahren n compass method (of laying agents and their properties (Tng). guns). Narbe / scar. Nadelwald m coniferous forest, coniferous Narvikschild m Narvik Shield (emblem on upper wood.* left sleeve, worn by all participants in Nadelwehr n needle dam (Engr). reconquest of Narvik, 1940). Nase / nose; stud; cap; lug. Nebelpatrone / smoke cartridge. Nasenklammer / nose clamp (gas mask). Nebelsäure / FS solution, sulfur trioxide- Nasenleiste / leading edge (Ap) wing. chlorsulfonic acid solution (CWS). Nasenrachenreizstoff m nose and throat irritant, Nebelschießen n smoke-shell firing (Arty). sternutato.r (CWS). Nebelschleier m smoke screen. Nasenriemen in noseband (harness). Nebelstoff m smoke agent, screening agent Nasen- und Rachenreizstoff m See (CWS). Nasenrachenreizstoff. Nebeltopf in smoke pot (CWS). Naßbrandpulver n black powder. Nebeltornister m pack smoke apparatus (CWS). Nationale n personal data (birth, occupation, Nebeltrommel / drum-type smoke container etc.). (CWS). Nationalsozialistisches Fliegerkorps Nazi party Nebeltrupp m smoke party. aviation corps (abbr. N.S.F.K.). Nebeltruppen fpl chemical troops, smoke- Nationalsozialistisches Kraftfahrkorps Nazi generator units. party motor corps (abbr.N.S.K.K.). Nebelübung / smoke-screening exercise. Natrium n sodium. Natriumhypochlorit n Nebelwalze / creeping barrage of smoke-shell sodium hypochlorite. fire (Arty); progressive smoke screening. Natriumkarbonat n washing soda. Nebelwand / smoke curtain, smoke screen. Natriumsulfid n sodium sulfide. Nebelwerfer m chemical projector (smoke Natriumsulfit n sodium sulfite. Natur / nature. in shell); smoke-shell mortar; rocket launcher, Natur in kind (rations, Clo, etc.). rocket mortar. (Note: Nebelwerfer 41 is a six- Naturalleistungsgesetz n requisition law. tube rocket launcher for HE rockets). Naturalverpflegung / rations in kind. Nebelwerferabteilung / smoke battalion, Naturgummi m See Naturkautschuk. chemical battalion. Naturkautschuk m natural rubber. Nebelwerferregiment n smoke regiment, natürliche Deckung accidental cover. chemical regiment. Naturschutzgebiet n national park. Nautiker in Nebel wölke / smoke cloud (CWS). navigator. Nebelwurfjjranate / mortar smoke shell. Navigationsfunkfeuer n radio marker beacon Nebelzerstäuber m smoke spray (smoke-filled (Air Navigation). Cml cylinder (with spray nozzle). Navigationskarte / navigation chart or map. Nebelzone / smoke-screened area. Nebel m smoke (CWS); fog, mist, haze, vapor. Nebelzündmittel n smoke-container firing Nebelabblasen n release of smoke (CWS). device. Nebelabblasgerät n smoke-filled chemical Nebenabschnitt m adjacent sector. cylinder (CWS). Nebenabsicht / secondary objective. Nebelabteilung / smoke-producing unit (CWS). Nebenangriff m holding attack, secondary Nebelausdehnung / smoke coverage. attack, secondary effort (Toe). Nebelbombe / smoke bomb. Nebenanschluß m local station, extension (Tp). Nebeldecke / smoke blanket, smoke screen. Nebenanschlußleitung / local-circuit line, Nebeleinsatz m employment of smoke. extension line (Tp). Nebelentwicklung / generation of smoke. Nebeneinanderschaltung / parallel connection Nebelgebiet n fog area (Met). (Elec). Nebelgerät n chemical tank, smoke tank (for Nebenfarbe / secondary service color (as Cml spraying). distinguished from the basic service color, Nebelgeschoß n smoke projectile. Waffenfarbe). Nebelgewehrgranata / smoke rifle grenade. Nebengeräusche npl ambient noise (sound Nebelgranate / smoke shell (Am). locating). Nebelhandgranate / smoke hand grenade. Nebengleis n side track, siding (RR). Nebelkasten in box-type smoke container Nebenkolonne / adjacent column, secondary (CWS). column. Nebelkerze / smoke candle. Nebenlager n branch camp (PW). Nebelkraftwagen in smoke equipment truck. Nebenluft / secondary air (Mtr). Nebelmittel n smoke agent, smoke equipment. Nebenmann m man on the left or right (Drill). Nebelmunition / smoke munitions. Nebenoperationen fpl secondary operations Nebelpanzerkampfwagen m smokescreen tank. (Tac). Nebenschluß m shunt (Elec). Nebenschlußmotor Niederfrequenz / low frequency, audio- m shunt motor (Elec). frequency (Rad). Nebenstachel m front sight (AT gun). Niederfrequenzverstärker m audiofrequency Nebenstelle / local station (Tp). amplifier (Rad). Nebenstraße / side street, side road; secondary niederhalten to neutralize, immobilize, hold road, auxiliary road. down. Nebenstromkreis m shunt circuit (Elec). Niederhaltungsschießen n neutralization fire Nebsttreffer m near miss. nehmen to take. aus (Arty). der Flanke nehmen to attack on the flank. unter niederkämpfen reduce, overpower, put out of Feuer nehmen to shell, to fire on. action (Tac); to silence (enemy fire). Nehmestaat m detaining power (PW). Niederkämpfung / reduction, destruction, putting nehmestaatliche Behörde detaining authority out of action (Tac); covering with destruction (PW). fire (Arty). Neigung / inclination, slope. Niederlage / defeat, reverse. Neigungsmesser m clinometer (Surv, Gunnery); niedermachen kill, slaughter. flight indicator, inclinometer (Ap). niedermetzeln to massacre, slaughter. Neigungswinkel m angle of slope. Niederschläge mpl precipitation (Met). Nennhöhe / rated altitude. Niederspannung / low voltage (Elec). Nennleistung / rated horsepower. Niederung / low country, depression, low Nest n nest; emplacement; position consisting of ground. a group of foxholes with shallow connecting Niedrigantenne / low antenna. trenches. Niemandsland n no man's land. Netz n net, network; grid; wiring system; power Nieseln n drizzle (Met). system. Niesgas n sneeze gas (CWS). Netzanschlußgerät n power-line operated radio Niet m riveted joint, riveted assembly, riveted set (as distinguished from battery-operated or seam. local power-supply set); power-supply unit, Niete / rivet. power pack (Rad). nieten to rivet. Netzleger m net-laying vessel. Niethammer m riveter (tool). Netzsperre / net obstacle, net-defense obstacle Nietung / riveting. (coastal defense). Nippel / nipple (Tech). Netztransformator m power transformer (Rad). Nitrierung / nitration (Am). Netzverkehr m "net" traffic (includes several Nitroglyzerin n nitroglycerin. radio statioiis communicating at will on the Nitroglyzerin-Blättchenpulver n nitroglycerin frequency of their called stations). flake powder. Neuaufstellung / reorganization, new nitroglyzerinhaltiges Nitrozellulosepulver organization; reorganized or newly activated double base powder (Am). unit. Nitroglyzerinpulver n nitroglycerin powder. Neubearbeitung / revision. Nitrozellulose / nitrocellulose, pyro-cellulose. neu einrichten re-lay (Gunnery); readjust. Nitrozellulose-Blättchenpulver n nitrocellulose Neugrad m l/400th of a circle (equals 16 artillery flake powder. mils, as distinguished from Grad, degree, l/360th Nitrozellulosepulver n blank fire powder, E.C. of a circle). powder, E.C. smokeless powder, E.C. blank fire Neugradteilung / centesimal graduation. See (SA Am). Neugrad. Nivellementspunkt m bench mark. neutrale Nachrichtenverbände neutral Nivellierinstrument n surveyor's level. communication units (maneuvers). Nivellierlibelle / sighting level (plane table). neutrale Truppen neutral troops (maneuvers). Nocken m cam (also spelled die Nocke). neutrale Zone taxiway (Adrm). Nockenwelle / camshaft. neutralisieren to neutralize. Nonius m vernier. Neutralität / neutrality. Norden m north. nichtbrisanter Sprengstoff low explosive. Norm / standard (Tech). Nichtkämpfer m noncombatant. Normalbelastung / normal load, standard load. Nickelsammler m nickel-alkaline cell (Elec). Normalfluglage / level flight (Avn). Niederdruckreifen m low-pressure tire (MT). Normalkette / standard caterpillar track. Normalnull / mean sea level (abbr. NN). Nummerscheibe / dial (Tp). Normalraupe / standard caterpillar track. Nummerscheibenkästchen n dial box (field Tp). Normalspur / standard gage (RR). Nurflügelflugzeug n all-wing airplane, "flying Normalstellung / zero position (Arty). wing." Normalvisier stellen to zero a gun sight. Nüstern fpl nostrils. normen standardize. Nute / groove, slot, keyway (also spelled der Normteil m standard part. Nut). Normung / standardization. Nutzarbeit / useful work, brake horsepower. Not / emergency. Nutzfahrzeug n commercial vehicle (MT). Notabwurf m emergency salvo release Nutzfrequenz / desired frequency (Rad). (Bombing). Nutzlast / useful load, pay load. Notbeleuchtung / emergency illumination. Nutzleistung / net horsepower. Notbremse / emergency brake. Nutzwiderstand m useful resistance (Elec). Notfall m emergency. Notfeuer n barrage, normal barrage (now called O Sperrfeuer). Nothilfe / See Technische Nothilfe. OB-Betrieb m local-battery operation (Tp) (abbr nötigen compel. of Ortsbattsriebetrieb). Notlandehafen m emergency landing field. Oberarbeitsführer in major (Reich Labor- notlanden make an emergency landing, make a Service). forced landing (Avn). Oberarzt m first lieutenant (Med). Notlandeplatz m emergency landing field. Oberbau m permanent way, top of roadbed Notlandung / emergency landing, forced landing (RR). (Avn). Oberbaustab m superior construction staff Notleitung / emergency line (Tp). (equivalent in status to a brigade staff). Notpiste / emergency trail or path. Oberbefehl TO high command (function). Notruf m emergency call (Tp). Oberbefehlshaber m. commander in chief, Notsender m emergency radio transmitter commander. See also Oberster Befehlshaber. (floatable rescue set). Oberbefehlshaber des Heeres Commander-in- Notsignal n distress signal, SOS. Chief of the Army. Notverbandpäckchen n first-aid Oberbefehlshaber einer Gruppe army group packet, first-aid dressing. v commander. Notverbandtasche, / first-aid pouch. Oberbeschlagmeister m horseshoer (master Sgt). Notvisier n direct-fire sight (Ord). Oberbrieftaubenmeister m pigeoneer (master notwassern to make an emergency landing on Sgt). water, to "ditch" (an Ap). obere Führung higher command (Div and up); Notwasserung / emergency landing on water, higher command echelon. "ditching" (Avn). Oberfähnrich m master sergeant (officer Notwehr / self-defense. candidate). Notwurf m emergency salvo release (Bombing). Oberfähnrich der Flieger aviation cadet (with Notzeichen n distress signal, SOS. rank of master Sgt). Notzug m emergency release handle (Ap). Oberfahrer m private first class (H-Dr T). NSKK.-Mann m private in the Nazi party motor Oberfeldarzt m lieutenant colonel (Med). corps. Oberfeldkommandantur / military government NSKK.-Transportregiment n transportation area headquarters (under commander of army regiment of the Nazi party motor corps. Null / group, in a T of Opns; under general zero. commanding officer in charge of Mil Adm, in auf Null stellen to zero (an Inst, scale, etc.). occupied territories). Nullpunkt TO zero, freezing point; zero point, Oberfeldmeister in master sergeant (Reich Labor aiming point, directing Service). point, point of origin (Arty, Surv). Oberfeldveterinär m lieutenant colonel (Vet). Nullstellung / zero position (of an Inst, scale, Oberfeldwebel m master sergeant. etc.); neutral position, zeroing. Oberfeldzeugstab m higher ordnance staff. Nullzeit / zero hour. Oberfeuerwerker m master sergeant (Ord). Nummer / number. Oberfläche / surface (outside or top). Oberfunker m radioman (Pvt 1st class). Oberstarbeitsführer m colonel (Reich Labor Oberfunkmeister m radioman (master Sgt). Service). Obergefreiter m corporal. Oberstarzt m colonel (Med). Obergeneralarbeitsführer m major general Oberster Befehlshaber der Wehrmacht (Reich Labor Service). Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Obergrenadier m private first class (Inf). oberster Schiedsrichter director (maneuvers). Obergurt m top chord (truss); surcingle Oberstfeldmeister m lieutenant (Reich Labor (harness). Service). Oberjäger m private first class (mountain Inf). Oberstintendant m civilian official in Oberkanonier m private first class (Arty). administrative services ranking as colonel. Oberkommandierender m commander-in-chief. Oberstleutnant m lieutenant colonel. See Oberster Befehlshaber. oberstrom upstream. Oberkommando n high command (agency and Oberstveterinär m colonel (Vet). function). Obertruppführer m sergeant (Reich Labor Oberkommando der Kriegsmarine High Service). Command of the Navy (abbr. OKM). Oberveterinär m first lieutenant (Vet). Oberkommando der Luftwaffe High Command Obervormann m chief foreman (Reich Labor of the Air Forces (abbr. OKL). Service) Oberkommando der Wehrmacht High Command Oberwachtmeister m master sergeant (Arty, of the Armed Forces (abbr. OKW). Cav). Oberkommando des Heeres Army High Oberzahlmeister m paymaster official Command (abbr. OKH). (Wehrmachtbeamter ranking as 1st Lt). See also Oberkraftfahrer m private first class (MT). Zahlmeister. Oberlafette / top carriage (G). Objektschutz m air defense of fixed installations. Oberleutnant in first lieutenant. OB-System n local-battery system (Tp) (abbr. Oberleutnant zur See lieutenant junior grade for Ortsbatterie-system). (Nav). Ofen m heater, oven, stove. Oberpanzergrenadier m armored infantry Ofenrohr n stovepipe; "bazooka" (slang term for rifleman (Pvt 1st class). Raketenpanzer-biichse, rocket launcher). Oberpionier in private first class (Engr). offen exposed (Tac); in clear (Sig Com); open, Oberquartiermeister m Deputy Chief of the frank. General Staff (at Oberkommando des Heeres; offene Flanke open flank (Tac). known as Oberquartiermeister I, Operations; offener Flügel exposed wing (Tac). Oberquartiermeister II, Training; offener Funkspruch radio message in clear. Oberquartiermeister III, Organization; offene Stellung exposed position (Tac). Oberquartiermeister IV, Intelligence; Offensive / offensive (Tac). Oberquartiermeister V, Historical); general staff offensive Verteidigung offensive defense. officer at Hq of an army (in charge of supply Offizier m officer. and Adm). Offizierbewerber in officer aspirant. Oberreiter m private first class (Cav). Offizier des Beurlaubtenstandes reserve officer. Oberring m upper band (R). Offizierheim n officers' mess, officers' club. Oberringfeder / upper-band spring (R). Offizierlaufbahn / officer's career. Oberschenkel m thigh. Offizierledigenheim n bachelor officers' Oberschiedsrichter ra assistant director quarters. (maneuvers). Offiziersanwärter m officer candidate. Oberschild m upper shield (G). Offiziersbursche in officer's orderly. Oberschirrmeister m master sergeant Offizierskasino n officers' mess. (maintenance). Offizierslager n permanent camp for officer Oberschütze m private first class (Inf rifleman). prisoners of war (abbr. Of lag). Oberschwester / chief nurse. Offiziersnachwuchs m new crop of officers. Oberschwingungsfrequenz / harmonic frequency Offizierspähtrupp m officer reconnaissance (Rad). patrol. Oberst in colonel. Offizierspatent n commission. Oberstabsarzt m major (Med). Offizier vom Biwakdienst bivouac security Oberstabsveterinär m major (Vet). officer. Offizier vom Dienst duty officer, officer on operative Luftaufklärung strategic air duty. reconnaissance. Offizier vom Ortsdienst officer of the guard. operatives Ziel strategic objective. Offizier vom Tagesdienst officer of the day. operative Unterstützung indirect support (Avn, Öffnerhebel m operating level, operating handle Tac). (G). Opfer n victim. Öffnung / aperture, port, opening. Oppanol n a synthetic substance resistant to Oflag n See Offizierslagcr. mustard gas and Lewisite (CWS). Ohnehaltflug m nonstop flight (Avn). Optik / optics; lens system, optical system or "Ohne Tritt, Marsch!" "Route step, march!" instruments; telescopic sight (G); periscope Ohrverschlußwatte / cotton for ear plugs. (Tk). Oktanwert m octane rating. optische Peilung pilotage (Avn). Oktanzahl / octane number. optisches Zielgerät optical sight (Ord). Okular n eyepiece. O-Punkt m aiming point (Gunnery). See also OKW.-Bericht m official communique of the Nullpunkt. Oberkommando der Wehrmacht. Orden m medal, decoration, order. Öl n oil. Ordensband n ribbon (of a decoration). Ölablaß m oil drain. Ordensschnalle / bar (decoration). kleine Ölbehälter m oil tank. Ordensschnalle miniature (decoration). ölbeständig oil-resistant. Ordensspange / bar (decoration). Ölbohrloch n oil well. Ordinate / Ordinate, Y-coordinate. Ölbombe / oil bomb. Ordnung / order, rule. Ölbüchse / oilcan. Ordnungsdienst m provost service, military öldicht oiltight. police service. Öldruckbremse / hydraulic brake. Ordnungsgleis n make-up track (RR). Öleinfüll-Verschraubung / oil filler plug (Mir). Ordnungspolizei / uniformed regular police. Ölfederstrebe / oleo strut (Ap). Ordonnanz / orderly. olivgrün olive drab. Ordonnanzoffizier TO special-missions staff Ölkanister m oil container (Ap, MT). officer. Ölkohle / carbon (Mtr). Organisationsstab m organizational Staff. Öllager n oil-storage depot. Organisation Todt Todt Organization (Engr and Ölmanometer n oil pressure gage. Ft construction). Ölmeßbecher m graduated oil dispenser (MT). Orientierung / orientation. Ölschlitzring m grooved piston ring (Mtr). Orientierungslinie / orienting line (Surv). Ölstand m oil level. Orientierungspunkt m control point (Surv). ölstandanzeiger m oil level gage (MT). Orkan m hurricane, tropical cyclone. Ölstandschraube / oil level plug (Mtr). Orpo / See Ordnungspolizei. Ölstandskontrolle / oil level check, oil level Orsatapparat m Orsat gas-analysis apparatus indicator (Mtr). (CWS). Ölthermometer n oil temperature gage. Ort m locality, place; locus (Math). See also öltropfer m oiler. Standort. Ölüberlauf m oil overflow (Mtr). Ortbalken m exterior stringer (on a fixed Ölwanne / oil pan (Mtr). bridge); exterior balk (on a floating bridge). Operation / operation (Tac, Med). orten locate; orient;' take bearings. Operationsbasis / base of operations (Tac). Orter m navigator (Avn). Operationsbefehl m operations order. Orterkompaß m navigator's compass (Avn). Operationsgebiet n zone of operations, theater of örtlich local. operations. Ortsbatterie / local battery (Tp). Operationskarte / operations map. Ortsbatterie-Betrieb m local-battery operation Operationslinie / line of operations. (Tp). Operationsplan m operations plan. Ortsbesprechung / local operation (Rad). Operationsraum m zone of operations, theater of Ortsbestimmung / orientation, position operations. determination. operativ operational, strategic. Ortsbiwak n billets, close billets. operative Aufklärung strategic reconnaissance. Ortschaft / village, town, inhabited locality. Ortscheit n doubletree (limber). Pakethülle / wrapping. Ortseindruck m sensation of direction (sound Pak-Flak / antitank-antiaircraft gun, dual- locator). purpose gun. Ortsempfang m local reception (Rad). Pakgeschütz n antitank gun. ortsfest fixed, permanent (Arty, Ft). Pakgeschütz auf Selbstfahrlafette self-propelled ortsfeste Flak fixed antiaircraft guns or artillery. antitank gun, tank destroyer. ortsfeste Küstenartillerie fixed sea-coast Pakstellung / antitank gun position, antitank gun artillery. emplacement. ortsfeste Lafette stationary gun mount (G). Pak-Zug m antitank platoon. Ortsgefecht n See Ortskampf. Panne / breakdown; engine failure; blowout. Ortskampf m combat in towns. Panoramakammer / panoramic camera (Avn). Ortskommandant m commander of a garrison, Pantograph m pantograph (Surv). post, or station; town commander (Mil Govt). Panzer m armor; tank. Ortskommandantur / garrison, post, or station Panzerabteilung / armored battalion. headquarters; town headquarters (Mil Govt) Panzerabwehr / antitank defense, (Ortskomman-dantur I, in large and medium- antimechanized defense (in compounds, now sized cities; Ortskommandantur II, in small superseded by Panzerjäger-). cities, towns, and villages). Panzerabwehrgewehr n __. antitank rifle (now Ortskrankenlazarett n billet hospital. (Med). called Panzerbüchse). Ortskrankenstube / billet dispensary. Panzerabwehrgeschütz n antitank gun. ortskundig familiar with a locality or area. Panzerabwehrgraben m antitank ditch. Ortsmißweisung / magnetic declination. Panzerabwehrkanone / ' antitank gun (now Ortsnetz n local net (Tp). called Panzerjägerkanone). Ortsquartier n See Ortsunterkunft. Panzerabwehrmine / antitank mine. Ortssender m local station (Rad). Panzerabwehrmittel npl means of antitank Ortsunterkunft / billets. defense. Ortsvorstand m local authorities, town Panzerabwehrrakete / antitank rocket. authorities. Panzerangriff m armored attack, tank attack. Ortung / position finding, orientation, taking of Panzerartillerie / armored division artillery, bearings. armored artillery. Ortungsanforderung / request for a bearing Panzeraufbau m tank hull and turret; armored (Avn, Rad). body of a vehicle. Ortungsleuchtzeichen n ground position signal Panzeraufklärungsabteilung / armored (ground-air Com). reconnaissance battalion. Öse / lug; ring; lunette; eye (Tech). Panzerbataillon n armored battalion. Ost m east (also spelled Osten). Panzerbefehlswagen m armored command car. Ostlegion / legion composed of non-German Panzerbekämpfung / antitank combat. volunteers and prisoners of war from East- Panzerbeobachtungsturm m armored observation European countries. turret. Ostmedaille / Eastern Campaign Medal Panzerbesatzung / tank crew, armored vehicle (decoration). crew. Ostsee / Baltic Sea. Panzerbeschuß m firing at tanks; test firing at Otter / paravane. armor plate. Panzerbeschußtafel / firing table for antitank P gun. Panzerblech n armor plate. Packgefäß n bulk container. Packriemen m pack Panzerblende / tank shutter; tank gun shield, strap (harness). mantlet. Packsattel m pack saddle (harness). Panzerbombe / antitank bomb, armor-piercing Packstrick m pack rope (harness) Packtasche / bomb, heavy-case bomb. saddlebag. panzerbrechend armor-piercing. Packung / packing (Mech). Panzerbrigade / armored brigade, tank brigade. Paddelboot n collapsible paddling boat. Panzerbüchse / antitank rifle. Pak / antitank gun, antitank artillery (abbr. of Panzerdeckungsloch n foxhole (for AT Panzerabwehrkanone). protection), Panzerdivision / armored division. Panzer Jägerregiment n antitank regiment. Panzerdrehturm m revolving armored turret (Ft); Panzerjägerzug m antitank platoon. revolving tank turret (Tk). Panzerkabel n armored cable (Elec). panzerdurchschlagend armor-piercing (Am). Panzerkampfabzeichen n See Panzerkampf Panzerdurchschlagsleistung / armor-piercing wagenabzeichen. capacity, penetration (Am). Panzerkampfwagen m tank. Panzereinsatz m commitment of armored units. Panzerkampfwagenabzeichen n Tank Badge Panzererkennungsdienst m tank identification (decoration awarded to members of armored service. units after participation in three separate combat Panzerfahrer m tank driver. actions). Panzerfahrschule / armored vehicle operators' Panzerkampfwagenhindernis n tank obstacle. school. Panzerkanone / tank gun. Panzerfahrzeug n armored vehicle. Panzerkasten m tank hull. Panzerfahrzeugfalle / tank trap. Panzerkastenoberteil n sponson, upper hull (Tk). Panzerfahrzeuggraben m antitank ditch. Panzerkette / tank track. Panzerfalle / tank trap. Panzer-Kommandant m tank commander. Panzerführer m tank commander (NCO); Panzerkompanie / tank company. armored-vehicle commander; armored-unit Panzerkopf m armor-piercing cap (Am). commander. Panzerkörper m hull (Tk). Panzerfunker m tank radio operator. Panzerkorps n armored corps. Panzerfunktrupp m armored radio section. Panzerkorpskommando n armored corps Panzerfunkwagen m armored radio car or truck. headquarters. Panzergeschoß n armor-piercing projectile. Panzerkräfte fpl armored forces, armored units. panzergeschützt armor-protected. Panzerkraftfahrzeug n armored vehicle. Panzerglas n bulletproof glass. Panzerkraftwagen m armored car. Panzergraben m antitank ditch. Panzerkrieg m armored warfare. Panzergranate / armor-piercing shell, armor- Panzerkuppel / tank cupola, armored cupola (Ft). piercing rifle grenade. Panzer-Lehr-Regiment n armored demonstration Panzergranate-Patrone / armor- regiment. piercing shell (fixed Am). Panzermine / antitank mine. Panzergrenadier m armored in- Panzermunition / armor-piercing ammunition; fantry rifleman, private in armored infantry tank ammunition. regiment. Panzernachrichtenabteilung / armored signal Panzergrenadier-Bataillon n armored infantry battalion. battalion. Panzer-Obergrenadier m private first class Panzergrenadier-Brigade f armored infantry (Armd Inf Regt). brigade. Panzeroberschütze m private first class (in Armd Panzergrenadier-Division / motorized division. unit). See also SS-Panzergre-nadier-Division. Panzeroffizier m armored officer. Panzergrenadier- Ersatzregiment n armored Panzerpionier ra armored engineer. infantry replacement regiment. Panzer-Pionier-Bataillon n armored engineer Panzergrenadier-Personenkraftwagen armored battalion. personnel carrier. Panzerplatte / armor plate. Panzergrenadier-Regiment n motorized infantry Panzerregiment n armored regiment. regiment (of a Panzer-division). Panzerrichttafel / tank-silhouette aiming target. Panzergruppe / armored group. Panzerscharte / peephole, direct vision slit (Tk). Panzergürtel m arcnor belt. Panzerschild m armor-plate shield (G). Panzerhindernis n antitank obstacle. Panzerschott n armor bulkhead (Tk). Panzerinstandsetzungsabteilung / tank repair Panzerschutz m armor protection (Ft, Tk); battalion. antitank defense. Panzerjäger m member of antitank unit. Panzerschütze m private in an armored unit; tank Panzerjägerabteilung / antitank battalion. gunner. Panzerjägergeschütz n antitank gun. panzersicher secure against mechanized attack. Panzerjägerkanone / See Panzerjägergeschütz. Panzersonderfahrzeug n special-purpose Panzerjägerkompanie / antitank company. armored vehicle. Panzerspähfahrzeug n armored reconnaissance Pappe / cardboard (also called Pappdeckel m). vehicle. Parabel-Fachwerkträger m curved-chord truss. Panzerspähkompanie / armored reconnaissance Parabellum n a type of self-loading pistol. company. Parade / parade, review. Panzerspäh-Schwadron / mechanized cavalry Paradeanzug m full-dress uniform. reconnaissance troop. Parademarsch in march m review, pass in Panzerspähtrupp m armored reconnaissance car review. section. Paradeplatz m parade ground. Panzerspähwagen m armored reconnaissance Parallaxe / parallax, azimuth dil-ference. car, armored scout car. Parallaxwinkel m angle of parallax, azimuth Panzersperre / antitank obstacle. difference. Panzersperrgraben m antitank ditch. ParalJel-Fachwerkträger m parallel-chord truss. Panzersperrmauer / antitank wall obstacle. Parallelogrammgestänge n parallelogram linkage Panzerspitze / armored point (Adv Gd). system ( AA sight). Panzersprenggeschoß n •ai*mor-pierc-ing Parallelschaltung / parallel connection (Elec). projectile. Pardon m quarter, mercy, clemency. Panzersprenggranate / armor-piercing shell. parieren to parry. Panzerstärke / thickness of armor (Tk). Parierstange / bayonet guard. Panzerstoß m armored thrust (Tac). Park m park, depot. Panzersturmabzeichen n Armored Assault parken to park". Badge (decoration). Parklicht n parking light (auto headlight). Panzertransportwagen m armored personnel Parlamentär m parlementaire, bearer of a flag of carrier. truce. Panzertruppe / Armored Command. Parlamentartiagge / flag of truce. Panzertruppen fpl armored troops, armored Parole f password. forces. Parteien fpl opposing sides (maneuvers), Panzerturm m tank turret; armored turret (Ft). Parteiführer m commander of one of the Panzerung / armor, armor plating. opposing forces in maneuvers. Panzerunterstützung / armored support (Tac). Paspel f piping or edging on uniform. Panzerverband m armored formation, armored Paß TO pass (Top); passport. force unit, combined-arms armored force. Paßgenauigkeit / accuracy of fit (Tech). Panzerverbände der Heerestruppen GHQ reserve Passierschein m permit, pass, safe-conduct, tank groups. military passport. Panzervernichtungsabzeichen n decoration Paßstück:« adapter (Ord). awarded for close-combat destruction of at least Passung / fit (Tech). one enemy tank. Patent n officer's commission; patent (Tech). Panzer-Verschwindeturm in disappearing patentierter Offizier commissioned officer. armored turret (Ft). Patrone / cartridge (Am); round of fixed Panzerwaffe / Armored Command. ammunition (Arty). Panzerwagen m armored car, combat car, tank. Patronenauswerfer m ejector. Panzerwagenfalle / tank trap. Patronenauszieher in extractor. Panzerwagengraben in. tank ditch. Patroneneinlage f breech recess (R). Panzerwanne / tank hull. Patronenfiihrungsleisten fpl cartridge guides Panzerwarndienst in antimechanized warning (MG). system. Patronengurt m cartridge belt (MG); bandoleer. Panzerwarnung / tank warning, antimechanized Patronenhalter m cartridge holder (MG). warning. Patronenhebel m cartridge lever (MG). Panzerwart, m armored maintenance man. Patronenhülse f cartridge case. Panzerwerk n steel and concrete fortification. Patronenkasten m. cartridge box, ammunition Panzerwerkstattkompanie / armored force repair box. shop company. Patronenkorb m shell basket (for fixed Am). Panzerweste / body armor (Avn). Patronenlager n cartridge chamber (G, R). Panzerzug m armored train (RR); tank platoon. Patronenmunition / fixed ammunition. Papierstreifenverfahren n paper-strip method Patronenrahmen m clip (R, AA gun). (aerial Photo). Patronenraum m propelling-charge chamber (Mort shell). Pendel n pendulum. Patronenschacht in feed funnel (fixed aircraft Pendelfrequenz / quenching frequency (Rad). MG). Pendelfrequenzempfänger m superregenerative Patronenstreifen m cartridge clip. receiver. Patronenstiitzfeder / cartridge-support spring pendeln oscillate; swerve. (MG). Pendelverkehr m shuttle traffic. Patronentasche / ammunition pocket, Perchlorameisensäuremethylester m diphosgene ammunition pouch. (CWS). Patronenträger m cartridge carrier (MG). Perlkorn n bead sight (R). Patronenträgerhebel m belt-feed lever (MG). Personal n personnel. Patronenzuführung / cartridge feed (SA). Personalabteilung / personnel section. Patrouillenflug m patrol, patrolling (Avn). Personalamt n See Heerespersonal-amt. Patte / collar patch, cuff patch. Personalausweis m identification Pause / pause; tracing. papers, certificate of identification. Pauspapier n tracing paper. Personaldaten npl personal data (birth, Pech n pitch. occupation, etc.). Pegel m water-level gage (for rivers, lakes, etc.). Personalveränderung / change of personnel. Peilanlage / direction-finder station (Air Personenbahnhof m passenger station (RR). Navigation). Personenfähre / passenger ferry. Peilantenne / direction-finding antenna. Personenkraftfahrzeug n personnel carrier, Peilapparat m azimuth instrument. passenger vehicle (MT). Peilaufsatz m pelorus (Avn). Personenkraftwagen m personnel carrier, Peilberichtigungskurve f deviation curve (Rad). passenger car (MT). Peilempfänger m radio compass, direction finder perspektivische Projection geometric projection, (Air Navigation). perspective projection. Peilen n direction finding (Rad). Perstoff m diphosgene (CWS). peilen to take a bearing (Nav, Rad, Avn). Petroleum n kerosene. Peilflugleiter m chief of directionfinder station Pfad m path, trail. (Avn). Pfahl m picket, stake; pile; post. Peilfunkempfänger m radio compass, direction Pfahlhindernis n See Pfahlsperre. finder (Air Navigation). Pfahljoch n pile bent (Bdg). Peilfunkgerät n radio direction finder. Pfahljochbrücke / pile-bent bridge. Peilfunkstelle / radio direction finder station Pfahlsperre / post obstacle (AT). (Avn). Pfeife / whistle, pipe. Peilgerät n azimuth instrument (Surv); direction- Pfeifpatrone / whistling pyrotechnic signal finder equipment or set (Rad, Avn). cartridge (used as gas alarm). Peilkompaß m navigator's compass (Avn). Pfeifsignal n whistle signal. Peilkraftwagen m radio direction-finding truck. Pfeiler in pier (Bdg); column, pillar (Engr). Peilleitstelle / radio direction-finder control Pfeilform / sweepback (Ap wing); arrow or station. wedge formation. Peillinie / line of bearing, bearing line (Air Pferd n horse. Navigation). pferdebespannt horse-drawn. Peillot n sounding lead (Nav). Pferdeersatz m remounts. Peilnebenstelle / auxiliary directionfinder station Pferdefahrzeug n horse-drawn vehicle. (Air Navigation). Pferdehalter m horseholder (Cav, Arty). Peilrahmen m directional loop antenna (Rad). Pferdekrankenkraftwagen m veterinary motor Peilscheibe / azimuth instrument. ambulance. Peilsender m directional transmitter. Pferdekrankensammelplatz m veterinary Peilstelle / radio direction-finder station, collecting station. Peilstrahl.m beam (Rad). Pferdelazarett n veterinary hospital. Peilung / bearing, direction finding. optische Pferdepark m remount depot. Peilung pilotage (Avn). Pferdestärke / metric horsepower (abbr. PS) (1 Peilzeichen n direction-finder signal (Avn). PS = 0.986 HP; 1 HP = 1.014 PS). pelzgefüttert fur-lined. Pferdetransportkolonne / horse- Pelzkombination / fur-lined flying suit. drawn transport column. Pferdeverbandplatz m veterinary aid station. Pionier-Kampfmittel npl engineer combat Pferdezug m draft (horse traction). equipment. PferdeEweigpark m branch remount depot. Pionierkolonne / engineer equipment column. Pfiff m whistle (sound). Pionierlandungskompanie / engineer landing Pfiffikus n phenyldichlorarsine (CWS). company. Pflegeschwester f nurse. Pioniermaschinenzug m engineer machine Pflicht / duty, obligation. platoon. Pflichten des deutschen Soldaten See Pionieroffizier TO engineer officer. Kriegsartikel. Pionierpanzerkampfwagen m engineer tank. Pflock ra stake, peg, pin, picket. Pionierpark m engineer park, engineer depot. . Pflugbagger m tractor plow; bulldozer. Pionierschule / engineer school. Pfropfen in plug, stopper, wad. Pioniersprengmittel npl engineer explosives. Phasenverschiebung / phase shift, phase Pionier-Sturmabzeichen n Engineer Assault displacement, phase difference (Elec, Rad). Badge (decoration). Phenyldichlorarsin n phenyldichlorarsine. Pioniersturmzug m engineer assault platoon. Phon n decibel. Pioniertruppe / Corps of Engineers. Phosgen n carbonylchloride, phosgene (CWS). Pioniertruppen fpl engineer troops. Phosphor m phosphorus. Pionierverband m engineer unit. Phosphorfliegerbombe / phosphorus bomb. Pioniervermessungsgerät n engineer surveying Phosphorgeschoß n phosphorus bullet, instrument or equipment. incendiary bullet. Pionierwerkzeug n engineer tool. Phosphorhandgranate / phosphorus grenade. Pionierwerkzeugtasche / engineer tool bag. Photogrammetrie / photogrammetry. Pionierzug m engineer platoon. Photograph m photographer. Pionierzwischenpark m engineer dump. Photographie / photography. Piste / trail, path, beaten track. photographische Kartenaufnahme Pistole / pistol. photographic mapping. Pistolengriff m pistol grip. Photokopie / photostat. Pistolenöffnung / pistol port (Tk). photokopieren to photostat. Pistolentasche / pistol holster. Phototopographie / phototopography. Pi.-Sturmabzeichen n See Pionier- Photozelle / photo-electric cell. Sturmabzeichen. Pickettpfahl m picket, stake. Pitotrohr n pitot tube. Pier ra pier. Pivotgeschütz n swivel gun, pedestal-mounted Pi-Kampfmittel npl engineer combat equipment. gun. Pikrinsäure / trinitrophenol, picric acid. Pivotlafette / pivot-type mount (MG); turntable Pille / pill, pellet, primer. carriage (G). Pilotballon m pilot balloon, trial balloon. Pivotlager n trunnion bearing (G). Pilotballonaufstieggerät n pibal equipment Pi.-Zug in See Pionierzug. (Met). PK.-Filmberichter m propaganda-company Pilz ra mushroom head of obturator. moving-picture cameraman. Pinsel in paint brush. P.K.-Kriegsberichter m propaganda-company Pionier ra engineer soldier, private in engineer war correspondent. unit. Plan m plan, chart, diagram, scheme. Pionieraufklärung / engineer reconnaissance. Plane / tarpaulin. Pionier-Ausbau-Bataillon n engineer Planfeuer n concentrated antiaircraft fire within construction-improvement battalion. the critical zone. Pionierbataillon n engineer battalion. Planfeuertafel / lead chart (AA firing). Pionierdienst m engineer service. Planfeuerwürfel m critical zone (AA firing). Pionier-Erkundungstrupp m engineer Planier-Uaupenschlepper m bulldozer, reconnaissance squad. angledozer, tractor with angledozer. Pionierfahrzeug n engineer vehicle. Planimeter n planimeter (Surv). Pionierführer ra special staff engineer officer Plänkelei / skirmish. and engineer commander (at Div Hq). Planladung / computed charge (demolitions). Pioniergerät n engineer equipment. planmäßig in accordance with table of Pioniergerätepark m engineer equipment depot. organization or busic allowance; according to plan; systematic, deliberate, thorough. Polschuh m pole piece (magnet). " Polster n pad planmäßige Feldbefestigung deliberate field (Clo, harness, etc.); track block (Tk); pillow, fortification. cushion. planmäßiger Nachschub automatic supply. Polwechsler m pole changer (Tp). Planpause / overlay, traced map or firing chart. Polygonzug m closed traverse (Sum). Planquadrat n grid square. Ponton m ponton. Planrichten n laying by survey (Arty). . Pontonbrücke / ponton bridge. Planschießen n map fire, unobserved fire Pontonfähre / ponton ferry. (Gunnery). Pontonier m pontoneer. Plansektor m map-protractor set (Arty, Surv). Pontonoberkante / gunwale (Pon). Planspiel n map exercise (Tng). Pontonstrecke / ponton bay. Planstärke / authorized strength, table of Pontonwagen in ponton carrier (MT). organization strength. Porontoofen m a small liquid-fuel stove. Planstelle / place authorized by table of Portepee n sword knot (worn by Ger officers and organization. freie Planstelle vacancy. higher-bracket NCO's). Planübergang m level crossing (RR). Portepeeunteroffizier m noncommissioned Planübung / map maneuver, map exercise (Tng). officer (from Feldwebel up). Planunterlage / plane table (Arty, Surv). Portion / ration; dose (Med). eiserne Portion Planzeichnen n plotting (Surv). emergency ration. Planzeiger m coordinate scale (Arty, Surv). Portionenausgabe / distribution of rations. plastische Liderung plastic-pad obturator (G). Portionssatz m scale of rations, ration quantity. Platte / plate (Tech); phonograph record. Positionslicht n position light, running light Platteneinsatz m storage-battery cell (Elec). (Ap). Plattenkondensator m parallel plate condenser Post / mail. (Rad). Postaufnahmegerät n mail pick-up device (Ap). Plattenpulver n flake powder (Am). Posten m sentry; post; duty station; item (in a Plattensatz m storage-battery cell (Elec). list); lot (of goods). Plattenventil n poppet valve (Mtr). Postenanweisungen fpl guard orders, allgemeine Plattform / platform (Arty, etc.). Postenanweisungen general orders (guard duty). Plattformwagen m flatcar (RR). besondere Postenanweisungen special orders Plattfüße mpl flat feet. (guard duty). Platz m airdrome, airfield, landing field (Avn); Postenkette / line of sentries. aid station (Med, Vet); place, square (in^a city Postleitungen fpl civil communication lines. or town); site; locality; station; space; room. Postpriifungsstelle / postal censor's office. platzen to burst; to blow out (tire). Postüberwachungsstelle / See Platzfeuer n airdrome light. Postprüfungsstelle. Platzfeuerwehr / airdrome fire-fighting unit. Potenz / power (Math). Platzgrenze / airdrome boundary. potenzieren raise (to a power) (Math). Platzmembrane / bursting diaphragm (message Prahm m barge, lighter (Engr, Nav). container). Prallhaltevorrichtung / ballonet balloon (airship). Platzpatrone / blank cartridge. Prallschuß m ricochet. Platzrunde / circle flown over airdrome. Prallwand / baffle. Platzwechsel m change of station. Präzisionsschießen n precision fire. Pleuelstange / connecting rod, piston rod (Mtr). Preis m price; rate; prize. Plombe / lead seal. Preisübung / qualification course. Plünderer m marauder, plunderer. Prellschuß m ricochet. plündern to plunder. Presseoffisier m public relations officer. Plünderung / plundering, pillage, looting. Preßfutter n compressed forage. Pneumassivreifen m cushion tire. Preßluft / compressed air. Polarstern m North Star. Preßluftanlasser m air starter, compressed-air polieren to polish, to buff (Tech). starter (Mtr). Polizei / police. Preßluftflasche / compressed-air flask. Polizist TO policeman. Preßlufthammer m pneumatic hammer. Polklemme / battery-terminal binding post Preßluft-Niethammer m pneumatic riveter. (Elec). Preßluftzylinder m compressed-air cylinder. Preßstoff m plastic. Prüfung / test, testing, verification. Pr.Geschoß n See Phosphorgeschoß. Prüfungsschießen n verification fire. Primärkreis m primary circuit (Rad). Puffer m buffer (Ord). Primärwicklung / primary winding (Elec). Puffergehäuse n buffer housing (MG). Prise / prize. Pufferlager n buffer support (G cradle). Prisenrecht w angary. Pulk m boat-type runner (placed under gun Prismenkreuz n an engineer surveying wheels for operations in deep snow); formation instrument. (Avn slang). Pritsche / wooden-board bed. Pulver n powder. Probe / test, trial. Pulverbrennzündung / powder-train ignition Probeflug m test flight. (fuze). Probelauf m test run (Mtr). Pulverbündel n powder bag (Am). Probeschießen n test firing. Pulverhaus n powder magazine. Profil n profile, cross section; tread (of a tire). Pulverkammer/ powder chamber. Profildicke / profile thickness (Ap wing). Pulverkorn n powder grain (Am). Profilhinterkante / trailing edge (Ap wing Pulverladung / powder charge (Am). profile). Pulverraum m powder chamber. profiliert streamlined, faired. Pulverrückstände mpl powder foul-ing (G). Profiiierung / fairing (Ap); recapping (tires); Pulversatz m powder train, powder pellet (fuze). streamlining. Pulversprengstoff m low explosive. Profilsehne / wing chord (Ap). Pulvertemperaturmessung / measurement of Profiltiefe / depth of profile (Ap wing). powder temperature. Profilvorderkante / leading edge (Ap wing Pulverthermometer n powder thermometer profile). (Am). Projektion auf die Horizontalebene horizontal Pulvertreibladung / propellent charge. projection. Pulverzerstäuber m decontaminating-powder Projektion auf die Senkrechtebene sprayer (CWS). vertical projection. Propaganda / propaganda, Pumpenkühlung / forced-circulation .cooling publicity. (Mtr). Propagandakompanie / propaganda company Punkt m point, place; dot (Tg). (for front-line reporting; composed of writers Punktbestimmung/ point designation, point and camera men). location. Propeller m propeller. See also Luftschraube. Punktfeuer n point fire, fixed fire (MG). Propellerblatt n propeller blade (Ap). Punktplan m range card (Gunnery). Propellerhaube / propeller spinner. Punktschießen n See Punktfeuer. Propellerkreis m plane of propeller rotation, Punktschweißung / spot welding. propeller-disk area (Ap). Punkttafel / point-designation grid (Arty). Propellernabe / propeller hub (Ap). Punktziel« point target (Gunnery). Propellersteigung / propeller pitch. Pupinspule/ loading coil (Tp). Propellerwind m slipstream (Avn). Puppe / dummy (for bayonet Tng, etc.). Protzarm ra limber drawbar (Arty). putzen to clean, polish, shine. Protze / limber (Arty). Putzlappen m cleaning rag. Protzgestell n limber frame (Arty). Putzwolle / cotton waste. Protzhaken m limber pintle. Pz.Kw.-Nachbildung / tank silhouette (practice Protzkasten m limber ammunition chest (Arty). firing). Protzöse / lunette (G). Prozentsatz m percentage. prüfen to check, Q inspect, test, verify. Prüfgerät n testing apparatus. Q-Gruppe/ Q signal (Rad). Prüfgestell n testing stand. Quadrant m quadrant. Prüfknopf m testing button (field Tp). Quadrantenfläche/ quadrant plate (G). Prüfröhrchen n detector tube (in CWS detector Quadrantenvisier n leaf-type quadrant sight (R, kit). MG). Prüfstand m testing block (Avn, MT). Quadrat n square, grid square. Prüf taste / testing key (field Tp). Quadratwurzel / square root. Qualifikationsbericht m qualification card. transverse support (Bdg). Qualm m dense smoke. Quarantäne/ quarantine Querverbindung / intervehicular communication; (Med). local circuit; cross bar, transverse bracing. Quartier n quarters, billets. Querverkehr m internet traffic (Rad). Quartierarrest m restriction to quarters. Querverstrebung/ cross bracing (Bdg). Quartiermacher m quartering officer, billeting Querwall m traverse (Ft). officer. quetschen to crush, bruise, squeeze, pinch. Quartiermacherkommando n quartering party, Quetschkondensator m trimmer condenser billeting party. (Rad). Quartiermachertrupp m quartering detail, Quetschladung / camouflet. billeting detail. Quetschmine / See Quetschladung. Quartiermeister m corps or division Quetschung/ contusion (Med). quartermaster (general staff officer "Ib" in quietschen to screech (brakes); to squeal (Rad). charge of supply and Adm at corps or Div Hq). Quartiermeisterabteilung / supply group of staff R sections (comprises Quartiermeister and Intendantur). Rache / revenge. Rachen m throat. Quartier und Verpflegung quarters and Rachenreizstoff m See Nasen- und subsistence. Rachenreizstoff. Rad n wheel; bicycle. Quartier- und Verpflegungsvergütung / quarters Radachse / axle. Radauflagepunkt m center of and subsistence allowance (reimbursement). tire contact (MT). Quartier- und Verpflegungszuschuß m quarters Raddruck m wheel load (MT). Räderantriebm and subsistence allowance. wheel drive (MT). Quartiervergütung / quarters allowance. Räderbahre/ wheeled litter carrier. quarzgesteuerter Sender crystal-controlled Räderfahrzeug n wheeled vehicle. transmitter (Rad). Räder-Gleiskettenantrieb m combination wheel- Quarzkristall n quartz crystal (Rad). track drive, convertible wheel-track drive. Quarzsteuerung / crystal control (Rad). Räderkettenfahrzeug n combination wheel-track Quast m tassel. vehicle, convertible wheel-track vehicle. Qu-Blende/ See Querschnittblende. Räderraupenfahrzeug«, See Quecksilber n mercury. Räderkettenfahrzeug. Quelle / source, spring, well. Räderwerk« tracks and suspensions (Tk). quer across, obliquely. Radfahrabteilung/ bicycle battalion Querachse/ lateral axis (Ap). Radfahrkompanie/ bicycle company. Queraxt / adze. Radfahrschwadron / bicycle troop. Querbeil n See Queraxt. Radfahrwerk n wheel-type landing gear (Ap). Querdeckung/ traverse (Ft). Radfahrzug TO bicycle platoon. querfahrendes Ziel target moving parallel to Radflügelflugzeug n cyclogiro (Avn). front (ground target). Radgürtel in caterpillar band (G). Querfahrt / movement parallel to front (ground Radiergummi m rubber eraser. target). Radiosonde / radiosonde, radio meteorograph querfeldein cross-country. (Met). Querlibelle / cross level (Surv, Arty). Radizierung/ extraction of roots. Querrinne / open culvert (road). Radkappe / hub cap. Querrudern aileron (Ap). Radkörper «i disk spider (wheel). Querruderhebel m aileron horn (Ap). Radlafette / wheeled gun carriage. Quersäge / crosscut saw. Radlandung / two-point landing (Avn). Querschläger in ricochet. Radlenker TO guard rail (TUB switch). Querschnitt m cross section. Radnabe / hub. Querschnittbelastung / ballistic coefficient. Radreifen TO tire (of a wheel). Querschnittblende / transverse Radschlepper TO wheeled tractor. shutter (signal lamp). Radsporn m tail wheel (Ap). Querstabilität / lateral stability (Ap). Radstand TO wheelbase; alinement of wheels. Querstreuung/ See Breitenstreuung. Radstandlibelle / cross level (G). Querträger m transverse beam, transom, Radstandtrieb m cross-leveling mechanism (G sight). Rauchentwickler TO smoke generator. Radsteuerung/ wheel control (as distinguished Rauchentwicklung/ generation of smoke. from stick control) (Ap). Raucherscheinung/ smoke effect (flash ranging). Radsturz w camber (MT). Rauchgerät n smoke equipment (Ap). Radzugmaschine / wheeled tractor. Rauchgranate / smoke shell (Am). Rahmen TO frame. Rauchkerze/ smoke candle (CWS). Rahmenantenne / loop antenna (Rad). Rauchkörper TO smoke filler (Am); smoke-puff Rahmenheer n enlisted cadre. charge (simulated fire). Rahmenlafette/ frame-type gun carriage. Rauchladung/ smoke charge (Am). Rahmenspannturm TO frame cabane (Ap). Rauchmeldepatrone / smoke-cartridge message Rahmenübung / command-post exercise (staff container (for dropped messages) (Avn). Tng). Rauchofen m smoke generator (Adrm). Rakete / rocket. Rauchpatrone / smoke signal cartridge. Raketenantrieb TO rocket propulsion. Rauchsatz m pyrotechnic composition (smoke Raketenbombe/ rocket bomb (Avn). signal); smoke composition; smoke pellet (Am). Raketen-Panzerbüchse / antitank rocket rauchschwach smokeless, semi-smokeless. launcher. rauchschwaches Pulver smokeless powder. Raketenstart TO rocket-assisted takeoff (Avn). Rauchschwimmer m floating smoke pot. Raketenwurfmaschine / rocket launcher, rocket Rauchsignalpatrone / smoke signal cartridge. projector. rauchstark generating much smoke. Rammbär TO drop hammer of a pile driver. Rauchvorhang m smoke curtain, smoke screen. Rammbühne / pile-driver staging. Rauchwolke / smoke cloud. Ramme / pile driver. Rauhreif m frost (Met). rammen to ram (Nav); to drive (a pile). Raum m space; room, chamber; sector; area, Rammfähre/ pile-driver raft. Rammgerüst n pile- zone, region. driver frame. Rampe / ramp. Raumbild«, stereoscopic picture. Rampengerät n ramp equipment. Raumbildentfernungsmesser m stereoscopic Rampenmine / rämp mine (improvised mine range finder. under an inclined board). Räumboot n mine sweeper. Rampensperre/ sawhorse ramp obstacle. räumen to clear mines; to clear out; to evacuate Rampenwagen TO ramp carrier (MT). Rand TO (a position). edge, border, margin, rim; perimeter (Tac). Raumgehalt m See Rauminhalt. Randbemerkungen fpl marginal data. Rauminhalt m volume, cubic capacity. Randdüsenzünder TO rimvent fuze (Am). Raumladung / space charge (radio tube). Rändel m knurled nut or knob, micrometer knob. Raumlöffel m miner's spoon (Engr tool). rändeln to knurl. Raummeßbild n stereogram (Photo survey). Randfeuer n boundary light (Adrm). Räumotter / paravane. Randstellungen fpl perimeter positions (Tac). Raumstrahlung / free-space radiation (Rad). Rang TO rank, status. Raum welle / sky wave (Rad). Rangabzeichen n insignia of rank. Raupe / caterpillar; caterpillar track; plaited Rangältester m senior officer. shoulder strap. Rangdienstalter n age-in-grade, seniority. Raupenantrieb m caterpillar drive (MT). Rangierbahnhof m railroad yard. Raupenfahrzeug n track-laying vehicle. Rangliste des Heeres army register. Raupenkette / caterpillar track. Rasanz der Flugbahn flatness of trajectory. Raupenkrad n See Kettenkrad. rasch quick. Raupenschlepper m caterpillar tractor. Raspel / rasp. R-Boot n See Räumboot. Rast/ rest (march column); click, detent (Tech). Rechen m rake. Rastgruppe / rest group (march rest). Rechengerät n computer. Rasthebel TO bolt lock (MG). Rechenschieber m slide rule. Rastplatz m resting place (march rest). Rechenschieber zur Entfernungsermittlung Rate / rate. Ration / forage ration. eiserne Ration logarithmic range scale (Arty). emergency forage ration. / Rechenstelle / post of computing section (firing Rationssatz TO scale of forage rations. Rauch battery). TO smoke. Rechenzettel m firing-data form (Arty). rechnen to count, compute. Regenschauer m shower (Met). Rechner m computer, plotter (person). Regenwolke/ rain cloud (Met). Rechnung/ account, bill; computation. Regierung / government. Rechnungsführer m accountant and pay Regiment n regiment. noncommissioned officer. Regimentsabschnitt n regimental sector. Rechnungslegung / accountability. Regimentsadjutant m aide to regimental Rechnungswesen n accounting. commander, regimental executive. Recht n law, jurisprudence. Regimentsarzt m regimental surgeon. Rechteck n rectangle. Regimentsbefehl m regimental order. Rechtsabteilung / legal branch, legal section. Regimentsgefechtsstand m regimental command Rechtsdrall m right-hand twist (rifling). post. rechtsgängig clockwise; right-hand (threads, Regimentskommandeur m regimental etc.). commander. Rechtsgewinde n right-hand thread. Regimentsnachrichtenzug m regimental Rechtskurve/ right bank (Avn). communication platoon. rechtslaufend clockwise. Regimentsstab m regimental headquarters, "Rechts schwenkt, marsch!" "Column right, regimental staff. march!" (followed by "Gerade, aus!"). Regimentstroß m regimental train. Rechtsstellung/ legal status. Registrier-Chronograph m chronograph. "Rechts, um!" "Right, face!"; "By the right Regler m governor; automatic control; automatic flank, march!" (given in marching). corrector. Rechtswert m X-coordinate (on coordinate scale Reglerdose/ control aneroid (Ap engine). in map reading). Reglergabel/ governor arms (Mtr). rechtweisender Kurs true course (Air Reglergestänge n plunger (engine governor). Navigation). Reglerschalter m combination voltage regulator, rechtweisender Windkurs true heading (Air current regulator and cut-out relay (Mtr). Navigation). Reglerteilung/ correction scale on gun sight. rechtwinklig rectangular. Reglerventil n regulating valve, check valve. Reduktionsmaßstab m engineer's scale. Reglerwinkel m principal vertical deflection Reduziergetriebe n reduction gear. angle (AA gunnery). Reede / roadstead. Regulierhebel m throttle lever (carburetor). Reflexglas«. transparent reflector (reflector regungslos erstarren freeze in position. sight). Reibahle / reamer. Reflexvisier n reflector sight (Ap, A A gun). Reibfläche/ head (of SA cartridge). Regel / rule. Reibung / friction, galling, rubbing. Regellast / standard maximum load (Bdg). Reibungswiderstand m f rictional resistance. regellose Flucht rout. Reibzündschraube / friction primer. regelmäßig regular. Reichsarbeitsdienst m Reich Labor Service. regelmäßiger Fehler systematic error, Reichsarbeitsführer m lieutenant general (Reich determinate error. Labor Service). regeln to direct, control, regulate. Reichsantobahn / Reich automobile express regelrecht standard, according to regulations. highway. Regelröhre / variable /J, tube, supercontrol tube Reichsflagge/ German national flag. (Rad). Reichsführer SS Reich Leader of SS troops. Regelspur / standard gage (RR). Reichskokarde / national rosette (worn on field Regelstange/ regulator (G recoil brake). and mountain cap). Regelvorrichtung / governing device (Mtr). Reichskriegerbund m Veterans Association of Regen m rain. the Reich. Regendecke / tarpaulin. Reichskriegsflagge / German national ensign regenerierter Altgummi reclaimed rubber. (Nav). Regengebiet n precipitation area (Met). Reichsluftfahrtministerium n German Air Regenguß m shower (Met). Ministry. Regenklappe/ rain flap (on haversack). Reichsluftfahrtverwaltung / German Civil Regenmantel m raincoat. Aeronautics Administration. Regenmesser m rain gage (Met). Reichsluftschutzbund / German national air defense organization. reconnaissance detachment (H Cav). Reichsmeldedienst m German aircraft warning' Reiterbrigade/ cavalry brigade (H Cav). service. Reiterei / cavalry. Reichsstraße / national highway of the Reich. Reitergruppe/ cavalry section (H Cav). Reichweite / range, maximum range. Reiternachspitze / cavalry rear point, rear guard Reif in rime ice, frost. cavalry detachment. Reifen m tire. Reiterregiment n cavalry regiment (H Cav). Reifenerneuerung / recapping, retreading. Reiterreihe / column of troopers (H Cav). Reifenheber m tire tool. Reiterrudel n flock (H Cav). Reifen-Luftdruckprüfer m tire pressure gage. Reiterschwadron / cavalry troop (H Cav). Reifenpanne / puncture, blowout. Reiterspähtrupp m cavalry reconnaissance Reihe / file, single file (Inf); column of troopers squad, cavalry patrol (H Cav). (H Cav); ladder (six observed rounds) (Arty); Reiterspitze / cavalry point, advance guard train of bombs. cavalry detachment. "In Reihe, angetreten!" "In single file, fall in!" Reiterzug m rifle platoon (H Cav Regt); Reihenabwurf m train release, train bombing. mounted platoon (Inf Regt). Reihenbild n aerial mosaic, strip mosaic. Reithalfter/ cavesson (harness). Reihenbildkammer / aerial mapping camera. Reithosen fpl breeches. Reihenbildner m See Reihenbildkammer. Reitpferd n mount, riding horse. Reihenfeuer n ladder fire (Gunnery). Reitstiefel mpl riding boots. Reihenkammer/ See Reihenbildkammer. reizender Kampfstoff irritant agent (lacrimator Reihenladung / elongated charge. in Rohr or nose and throat irritant). gefüllte Reihenladung bangalore torpedo. Reizgeschoß n irritant gas projectile. Reihenmotor m in-line engine. Reizkerze / irritant candle (CWS). Reihenschaltung / series connection (Elec). Reizkörper m CN capsule, lacrimator (CWS). Reihenschießen n ladder fire (Gunnery). Reizpatrone / tear-gas cartridge (for gas chamber Reihenstandmotor m in-line upright engine. test). Reihenwurf m train release, train bombing. Reizstoff m irritant, harassing agent (CWS). Reinigungsbürste / bore brush, cleaning brush Reiztopf m irritant gas candle. (Ord). Reizwürfel m irritant capsule, CN capsule Reinigungsdocht m cleaning patch (R). (CWS). Reinigungslappen m cleaning rag. Rekrut m recruit. Reisegeld n travel allowance. Rekrutendepot n recruit depot. Reisegeschwindigkeit / cruising speed (Ap). rekrutieren to recruit. Reisekostenvergütung/ See Reisevergütung. Relais n relay (Elec). Reisemarsch m administrative march. Relativgeschwindigkeit / indicated air speed Reisevergütung / travel allowance, mileage (Avn). allowance (reimbursement). Relativhöhenmesser m sonic altimeter (Ap). Reiseverordnung / mileage table. Reliefkarte / relief map. Reiseverpflegung/ travel ration. Remonteamt n remount depot. Reisigbündeln fascine. Remonteaufkaufskommission / remount Reißbahn / rip panel (Bin). purchasing board. Reißbrett n drawing board. Remonteinspektion / Remount Division. reißen to rip. Remontekommission / See Reißleine / rip cord (Prcht, Bin); static line Remonteaufkaufskommission. (Prcht). Remontewesen n remount service. Reißnadel / scriber. Repatriierung / repatriation. Reißnagel m thumbtack. Repetitions-Theodolit m repeating theodolite Reißschnur / quick release cord (Prcht). (Surv). Reißverschluß m zipper, slide fastener. Repressalien fpl reprisals. requirieren Reißzeug n drawing instruments, drawing set. commandeer. reitende Artillerie horse artillery. Reserve/ reserve (Reserve I, inactive reserve of Reiter m private (Cav); cavalryman, trooper. fully trained men under 35; Reserve II, inactive spanischer Reiter cheval-de-frise, knife rest (Ft). reserve of partly trained men under 35). Reiteraufklärungsabteilung / cavalry Reservedivision / reserve division (Tng unit in occupied countries). "Rieht Euch!" "Dress right, dress!" Reserveeingreiftrupp m reserve detachment Richtfeld n field of fire; extent of traverse and (held hi readiness for tactical commitment). elevation. Reservelazarett n general hospital. Richtfernrohr n telescopic sight. Reserveoffizier m reserve officer. Richtfunkfeuer / radio range beacon. Res'erveoffizieranwärter m reserve officer Richtgehäuse n elevating-gear housing (MG). candidate. Richtgelenk n elevating link (MG). Reserveoffizier-Bewerber m reserve officer Richtgerät n laying mechanism, sight equipment applicant. (G); direction-finding equipment (Rad). Reservezündung/ auxiliary ignition lead Richtglas n collimating sight. (blasting). Richthebel m elevating arm (MG). Resonanzkreis m resonant circuit (Rad). Richthebelwelle / elevating-arm shaft (MG). Restflugweite / straight-line distance between Richthöhe/ elevation (Gunnery). point of burst and theoretical point of impact Richtkanonierm gunner (Arty); gun pointer. (Ballistics). Richtkommando n aiming order. Rettungsboje / life buoy. Richtkreis m aiming circle (Arty); azimuth circle Rettungsdienst m life-saving service, rescue (Surv). service. Richtkreis-Bussole / • declinator (aiming circle). Rettungsfahrzeug n lifeboat. Richtkreiseinteilung / mil graduation (aiming Hettungsgerät n life-saving equipment. circle). Rettungsgürtel m life belt. Richtkreisunteroffizier m instrument NCO in Rettungsleine / life line. charge of aiming circle (Arty). Rettungsmannschaft / rescue party. Richtlampe/ aiming light, aiming post light. Rettungsring m life preserver. Richtlatte / aiming stake, aiming post (Arty); Rettungsschwimmer m qualified swimmer base stake (Surv). (holder of life-saver's certificate). Richtlehre/ theory of gun pointing. Rettungsstange / boat hook (for rescue work). Richtlehrer m instructor in gunnery. Rettungstrupp m rescue squad (CWS). Richtlinien fpl guiding principles, directions, Revier n infirmary; forest range; precinct, Richtmaschine/ elevating and traversing district. mechanism (G). Revierkranker m infirmary case, dis- ' pensary Richtmittel n sighting device; laying device. case. Richtposten im, road sign post. Revierstunde / sick call. Richtpunkt m aiming point (Gunnery). Revolver m revolver. Richtpunktverfahren n aiming-point and Revolvergurt m revolver belt. deflection method (Gunnery). Revolver mit Wiederspannabzug double-action Richtpunktzahl / aiming-point azi^ muth revolver. reading. Reynoldszahl / Reynolds number (A Richtsäule / control column (for synchronizing erodynamics). sound locator and searchlight). Richtantenne/ directional antenna (Rad). Richtscheibe/ aiming target. Richtaufsatz m sight mount, telescope mount. Richtschütze m gunner (MG,' Mort, Tk, AT); Richtaufsatzträgcrm sight mount bracket. gun pointer. Richtausbildung/ training in sighting and Richtsitz m gunner's seat, layer's seat (G). aiming. Richtstange / alinement stake (Bdg, Engr). Richtbaum m trail handspike (G). Richtstelle / aiming-circle station (MG platoon). Richtbefehl m aiming order. Richtstock m aiming post. Richtbogen m clinometer (Surv, Gunnery). Richtstrahl m radio beam. Richtempfänger m radio compass, direction Richtstrich m center line (on inside of march- finder (Air Navigation). compass cover). Richtempfangsanlage / direction-finder station Richtübung / aiming practice, aiming exercise (Air Navigation). (Gunnery). Richtempfangsantenne / directional receiving Richtübungsgerät n practice sight. antenna (Rad). Richtung/ direction; pointing or laying (of a richten to lay, to aim, to point (a gun). gun). Richter m judge. Richtungsangabe / indication of direction. Richtungsbestimmung / determining of Ritterkreuz n Knight's Cross (decoration). direction, orientation. Rittmeister m captain (Cav, H-Dr T). Richtungsgleis n classification track (RR). RUzel m pinion. Richtungshörer m sound locator (AAA). robben to crawl. Richtungslinie/ orienting line (Gunnery, Surv). Rödelbalken m siderail, curb rail, guard rail Richtungspunkt «i orienting point (Surv). (Bdg). Richtungsschießen n adjustment fire for Rödelbund m siderail lashing (Bdg). direction (Gunnery). Rödelkeil TO siderail wedge (Bdg)- Richtungsschild n road sign. Rodeln n siderail lashing (Bdg). Richtungsschüsse mpl adjustment shots for Rödelung / siderails, guard rails, direction (Gunnery). siderail lashing (Bdg). Riehtungsstabilität / directional stability (Ap). Rödelzange/ siderail clamp (Bdg). Richtungswinkel m firing angle. Rodung/ logged-off area, cleared woodland. Richtverfahren n method of laying (Gunnery). Rohöl n crude oil. Richtvorrichtung/' «levating and Rohr n tube, gun barrel; pipe. traversing mechanism. Rohrabnutzung / erosion of the bore. Richtwirkung / directional effect (Rad). Rohransatz m barrel extension. Richtzahnbogen m elevating rack, elevating arc Rohrbremse/ recoil brake (G). (G). Rohrbuch n gun book. Riechprobe / sniffing test (CWS). Röhre/ tube (Rad). Riechprobenkasten m gas-identification set, sniff Röhrenheizung / filament heating (Rad). set (CWS). Röhrenkennlinie / characteristic curve, tube Riechspur / artificial scent. characteristic (Rad). Riechtopf m irritant-gas generator, CN generator Röhrenlafette/ tubular mount. (CWS). Röhrenlibelle / tubular spirit level. Riechwürfel m chemical capsule (to simulate Röhrenmast m tubular mast. gas-shell fire). Röhrenprüfgerät n tube tester, tube checker Riegel m bolt; bar; crossbar; sliding bolt; switch (Inst, Rad). line, oblique defense line (Tac, Ft). Röhrenpulver n perforated powder (Am). Riegelbolzen m retaining bolt (Ord). Röhrensockel m tube base, tube socket (Rad). Riegelhebel m locking lever (G). Röhrenspannungsmesser m vacuum-tube Riegelstellung/ switch position (Ft, Tac). voltmeter. Riemen m strap; sling; Belt. Röhrensummer in electronic audio oscillator Riemenantrieb m belt drive. (Rad). Riemenbügel m sling swivel (R). Rohrerhöhung / quadrant elevation. Riemenscheibe / pulley. Rohrfestigkeit / strength of barrel (Ord). Riemenschieber m gun-sling keeper (R). Rohrhalter m barrel bracket (G). Riesenluftreifen m giant tire, oversize tire (MT). Rohrinneres n bore (G). Rille / cannelure (Am); groove. Rohrklaue/ barrel guide (G). Ringen n combat, struggle, wrestling. Rohrkrepierer m barrel burst. Ringfallschirm m parachute skirt. Rohrlänge/ length of barrel (G). Ringpulver n annular powder (Am). Rohrleitung / pipe line. Ringrohr n built-up barrel (G). Rohrmantel m jacket (G). Ringtrichterrichtungshörer m trumpet-type Rohrmündung / muzzle (G). sound locator (AAA). Rohrrahmen m tubular chassis frame (MT). Ringübertrager m repeating coil (Tg, Tp). Rohrrücklauf m barrel recoil (G). Ringverkleidung/ engine ring cowling (Ap). Rohrschlitten m sleigh (G); gun-barrel sled (for Ringvisier n ring sight. carrying barrel of dismantled mountain gun in rinnen to leak. deep snow). Rippe/ rib; cooling fin (air-cooled engine). Rohrschreiber m practice aiming device Rippenfläche / fin surface (air-cooled engine). consisting of pencil mounted on gun barrel and Riß m rip, tear; split; rupture; laceration; chart on which pencil tracks movement of target. sectional drawing. Rohrseele/ bore (G). Rißwunde / lacerated wound. rohrsicherer Zünder bore-safe fuze. Ritter m knight, noble. Rohrsicherheit des Zünders bore safety of fuze.- Rohrstütze/ tubular support (AA gun outrigger). Rückenkissen n crupper pad (harness). Rohrwagen m cannon transport Rückenlehne/ back rest (Ap, MT). wagon, gun-barrel trailer. Riickenlinie/ ridge line (Top). Rohrwandbeobachtungsgerät n barrel reflector Rückenriemen m leadup strap (harness). (G). Rückenring m back rest (AA MG). Rohrwechsel m change of barrel (Ord). Rückentrage / pack reel (for Tp wire). Rohrweite / caliber (G). Rohr wiege/ cradle (G). Rücken wehr/ parados (Ft). Rohrzange / Stillson wrench, pipe wrench. Rückenwind m tail wind. Rohrzeiger m gun barrel reference pointer Rückfahrlaterne / backing light (MT). (matches with Aufsatzzeiger when gun is laid Rückflug m return flight, homing flight (Avn). for elevation). Rückfrage / check-back, tracer. Rohrzerspringer m barrel burst. Rückgrat n backbone. Rollbahn / taxiway (Adrm); track (of road). Rückhalt m support (Tac). Rollbock m bogie trailer (Arty). Rückholer m connecting arm between firing Rolle / roll (Avn, Tech); roller, pulley; wire roll. lever and sear (light Inf howitzer). gesteuerte Rolle slow roll (Avn). Rückkehr / return. rollen to taxi (Avn); to roll along, to roll forward Rückkopplung / feedback, regeneration (Rad). (Tks, vehicles, etc.). Rücklauf m recoil. in rollendem Einsatz in waves (Tac). Rücklauf bremse / recoil brake (G). rollendes Material rolling stock (RR). Rücklaufeinrichtung/ recoil mechanism (G). Rollenlagern roller bearing (Mech). rückläufig retrograde, reverse. Rollenstößel m roller-type valve lifter (Mtr). Rücklauffeder / recoil spring, buffer spring. Rollenwagen m bogie suspensions (Tk). Rücklauf messer m recoil marker (G). Rollfeld n landing field, cleared zone (Adrm). Rücklaufschieber m recoil marker slide (G). Rollstraße / taxiway (Adrm). Rücklauf welle / reverse idler gear shaft (MT). Rollwerk n landing gear (Ap). Rückleitung / return (Elec, Tp); return line Rollwiderstand m vehicle resistance (MT); (hydraulics). rolling friction (Mech). Rücklicht n taillight (MT). Röntgenbild n X-ray photograph. Rückmarsch m retrograde march, retirement Röntgenstrahlen mpl X-rays. (Tac). Rost m rust; grate; grill; trench board. Rückmarschbewegung / retrograde movement. rostig rusty. Rotes Kreuz Red Cross. Rückmarschstraße / line of retirement (Tac). Rotfilterempfangsgerät n red-filter receiving Rückmeldung / reply. attachment (signal lamp). Rucksack m knapsack, rucksack. Rotfiltergerät n red-filter set (BC telescope). Rückschlag m blowback (Ord); back pressure Rotte / two-ship element (formation of two (Mtr); reverse (Tac). airplanes); a number of men in file. Rückschlagventil n check valve, oneway valve. R-Patrone / See Rauchpatrone. Rückstände mpl fouling (Ord); carbon (Mtr); Rückbau m reconstruction; dismantling. residue. Rückbeförderung / evacuation (of wounded, Rückstoß m recoil, kick (Ord); reaction (Mech). etc.). Rückstoßhülse / recoil booster sleeve (MG). Rückblick m backsight (Surv); rear glance, rear Rückstoßlader m recoil-operated weapon. view, retrospect. Rückstoßmotor Sicherheitsdienst m security measures (Tac); SS contact. security service (abbr. SD). Sichtanzeigegerät n visual indicator (Ap Inst). Sicherheitsdraht m safety wire (Ord). sichtbar visible. Sicherheitsfunkenstrecke / safety spark gap Sichtbarkeit / visibility. (magneto ignition). Sichtbereich m radius of visibility. Sicherheitsglas n safety glass, shatterproof glass. Sichtberührung/ visual contact. Sicherheitshöhe/ safe altitude (Avn). Sichtdeckung/ sight defilade; smoke and flash Sicherheitskoeffizient m factor of safety. defilade (Arty). Sicherheitsmaß n clearance, safety angle Sichtigkeit / visibility. (Gunnery). Sichtnavigation / contact flight, pilotage (Air Sicherheitsmaßnahme / safety measure, security Navigation). measure. Sichtverhältnisse npl visibility conditions. Sicherheitsoffizier m safety officer (at target Sichtweite/ radius of visibility. range). Sichtzeichen n visual signal, panel signal. Sicherheitspolizei/ security police (comprising Sickerschacht m drainage ditch, sump (trench). Kriminalpolizei and Geheime Staatspolizei). Siebw screen, sifter, filter. Sicherheits- und Hilfsdienste mpl air raid Siebkreis vi series resonant circuit (Rad). protection services. (Also called Siebtrichter m filter funnel (MT). Luftschutzpolizei). Siegel n seal. Sicherheitsventil n safety valve. Sieger m victor. Sicherheitszone / safety area (Arty). siegreich victorious. sichern to cover, protect, make secure (Tac); to Sielengeschirr n breast harness. lock, to put at "safe" (Ord, Am). Signal n signal; bugle call. Sicherung/ security, security detachment, Signalbombe/ signal flare. covering party (Tac); safety (SA); safety lock Signalbuch n signal book (Nav). internationales (fuze); safety device; fuse (Elec). Signalbuch international code (Nav). Sicherungsabstand m security distance (between Signalmittel n signal device. march units). Signalpatrone/ signal cartridge. Sicherungsauftrag m security mission (Tac). Signalrakete / signal rocket. Sicherungsdienst m guard service (Tac). Signalscheibe / signaling disk. Sicherungs-Division / security division (mobile Signalstreifen m code panel (Avn). Landesschützen units employed at rear area Signaltafel / code chart (Sig C). duties). Signaltuchn code panel (Avn). Sicherungsfliigel m protective wing or flank Signalwerfer m ground signal projector, (Tac); interrupter (Am). pyrotechnic projector. Sicherungsflugzeug n escort airplane. Signatur / conventional sign (on maps). Sicherungshaken m release hook (glider). Simmerring m oil seal (MT). Sicherungshebel m grip safety (pistol). Simulant m malingerer. Sicherungskappe / safety device (fuze); safety simulieren malinger. cap (hand grenade). Simultanschaltung/ simplexed connection (Tg, Sicherungsklappe/ interrupter (Am). Tp). Sicherungslinie/ line of security. vorderste Sinkgeschwindigkeit / rate of drop (Avn). Sicherungslinie outpost line. Sinn m sense, meaning; direction. Sipo / See Sicherheitspolizei. but no actual Mil rank). Sirene / siren. Sonderfunkspruch m special radio sitzender Anschlag sitting position (MG or R message (for Arty metro message and weather firing). reports). Sitzfallschirm m seat pack parachute. Sondergasmaske / special gas mask. Sitzriemen m seat strap (saddle). Sondergespräch n special telephone call. Skala / scale, dial. Sonderkriegsgericht n special court-martial. Skalenring m micrometer (angle-of-site Inst). Sonderlafette / special gun mount. Skalenscheibe / angle-of-site scale (Arty); dial Sonderlastkraftwagen m special-purpose motor plate, scale disk " (Rad). truck. Skizze / sketch. Sonderlaufbahn / specialist's career. S-Maske/ See Staubmaske. Sondermeldung / special message, special s.M.G.-Bedienung m heavy machine-gun squad. announcement (Rad). s.M.G.-Zug m heavy machine-gun platoon. Sondermunition / separate-loading ammunition; S-Mine / antipersonnel mine (abbr. of special-purpose ammunition. Schützenmine). Sonderstahl m special steel. S-Mittel tipi See Standort-Beköstigungsmittel. Sondertruppen fpl special units, special troops. S.m.K.Geschoß n pointed steel-core armor- Sonderverband m special unit. piercing bullet. Sonderverfügungen fpl special orders. S.m.K.L'spurgeschoß n pointed steel-core tracer Sonderverpflegung / special rations. bullet. Sonderwaffe / special weapon. Sockel m pedestal, swivel (G). Sonderzweck m special purpose. Sockelgeschütz n swivel gun, pedestal-mounted Sondiernadel/ probing rod (for land mines). gun. Sonnenblende / sun shield, sun shade. Sockellafette / pedestal mount, swivel mount Sonnengeflecht n solar plexus. (G). Sonnenstich m sunstroke. Sockelschaltung / socket connection (Rad tube). Sonnenzeit / solar time. Sog m suction. spähen to scout. Sohle/ sole; bottom of trench. Späher m scout, lookout. Sold m pay. Spähtrupp m patrol, reconnaissance patrol. Soldat vi soldier, enlisted man. Spähtruppführer m patrol leader. soldatische Haltung military bearing. Spähtrupptätigkeit / patrol activity. Soldbuch n pay book (soldier's individual pay Spähtruppvorstoß m scouting raid. record). Spähwagen m scout car. Sollbestand m authorized basic allowance. s.Pak/ heavy antitank gun. Sollstand m See Sollstärke. Spalt m crack, split. Sollstärke / authorized strength. Spalte/ slit; split; crevice, fissure; leak; column Sollstelle/ See Planstelle. (in tables). Solokrad n solo motorcycle. Spaltflügel m slotted wing (Ap). Sommerweg m road shoulder. Spaltringm split ring (breechblock). Sonderanhänger m special trailer. Spaltrohr n collimator. Sonderaufbaum special body (MT). Spange/ clasp (decoration). Sonderauftrag m special mission. Spanienkämpfer m veteran of Sonderbataillon n special battalion, disciplinary Spanish Civil War. battalion. spanischer Reiter knife rest, cheval-de-frise. Sonderberichterstatter m visiting correspondent. Spanndraht in tension wire, wire brace. Sonderfahrzeug n special-purpose vehicle. spannen to cock (SA); to stretch, strain, apply Sonderflugzeug n special-purpose airplane. tension, tighten. Sonderfrequenz / specially assigned frequency Spannfalle/ firing pin trip (breechblock). (Rad). Spannfeder/ cocking spring (MG). Sonderfrieden m separate peace. Spannhebel m cocking lever (G, MG). Sonderführer m specialist (includes interpreters, Spannlackm dope (Ap). laboratory technicians, radio specialists, Spannrast/ full cock (SA). cameramen, etc., serving in the Ger armed Spannriegel m cocking bolt (breechblock). forces, with nominal rank up to Bn commander Spannschieber m cocking slide (MG). Spannschloß n idler adjuster rod (Tk); Sperrfeld n obstacle field. turnbuckle. Sperrfeuer n barrage, barrage fire. Spannschraube/ threaded breech hoop (G). Sperrfeuerskizze / barrage chart. Spannstollen m cocking: cam (breechblock). Sperrfeuerwand/ curtain of antiaircraft fire. Spannstück n sear (G); accelerator (MG). Sperrfeuerzone/ zone covered by barrage fire Spannturm m cabane (Ap). (AAA). Spannung/ voltage, tension (Elee). Sperrgebiet n prohibited area, restricted area; Spannungsabfall m voltage drop, potential drop. blockade zone (Nav). Spannungs-Dehnungs-Diagramm n stress-strain Sperrhebel m locking lever (G carriage). diagram. Sperrholz n plywood. Spannungsmesser in voltmeter. Sperrholzzelt n plywood shelter. Spannungsregler m voltage regulator. Sperriegel in switch position, switch trench; Spannungsschwankung / voltage variation. locking bolt (MG slock). Spannungssicherung / circuit breaker. Sperrklinke/ retaining catch (breechblock); Spannungsteiler»«, voltage divider (Rad). safety catch, pawl (Mech). Spannweite / span (Bdg); wing span (Ap). Sperrkreis m tank circuit (Rad). Spannwelle / recocking shaft (breechblock). Sperrlicht n barrier light. Spant m vertical frame, vertical ring, bulkhead Sperrlinie / obstacle line. frame (Ap). Sperrnase / catch (fuze). Spargelbeete npl asparagus-bed obstacle pattern. Sperrohr TO outer steam tube (MG). Sparschaltung / autotransformer circuit (Elec). Sperrstück n locking bolt (pistol). Sparstoff m scarce material, high-priority Sperrtrupp m obstacle-construction detachment; material. blocking party. Spartransformator m autotrans-former (Rad, Sperrung/ obstruction, blocking. Elec). Sperrverband m obstacle-construction unit; Spaten m spade, shovel. blocking unit. Spätzerspringer m retarded burst. Sperrwachboot n boom defense vessel. Spätzündung / retarded ignition, retarded spark Sperrzone/ obstacle zone. (Mtr). spezifischer Bodendruck ground pressure per Speiche / spoke. unit area (MT). Speicher m storeroom. spezifisches Gewicht specific gravity. Speiseleitung/ feeder line (Rad). Spiegel m mirror; level mirror (panoramic Speiseraum m mess. telescope); periscope; bull's-eye (target); collar Speisestrom m feeder current (Elec). patch. Speisung / feed, feeding. Spiegeldurchmesser m mirror diameter (SL). Sperrabschnitt w "prohibited area; defense Spiegelentfernungsmesser m macro-meter. sector. Spiegelfrequenz / image frequency (Rad). Sperrad n locking wheel (gun cradle); ratchet Spiegelhalter m mirror support (MG prismatic wheel. sight). Sperramt n harbor-defense ordnance depot. Splittergraben m slit trench, trench shelter. Sperrballon m barrage balloon. Splittergranate / fragmentation shell. Sperrballontruppen fpl barrage balloon troops. Splitterring m fragmentation ring (fits over Sperrdienst m obstacle-construction service. casing of the Stielhandgranate). Sperrdrache m baTrage kite. Splitterschutz in splinterproof protection (Ft). Sperre/ block, obstacle, barrier, accessory Splitterschutzbrille / protective goggles. defense; blockade, embargo; air alert, fighter splittersicher splinterproof. patrol (Avn). splittersichere Deckung splinterproof cover. Sperre aus Schienen steel-rail obstacle. splittersicherer Unterstand splinterproof shelter. Sperre aus Stahlträgern steel-beam obstacle, Splitterwirkung / fragmentation, structural-steel obstacle. spray effect (Am). Sperre fliegen to fly on an air alert. Sporn m tail skid (Ap); trail spade (G); spike sperren to lock, to bar; interdict (Tac); tune out (MG tripod); spur (Cav); gaff. (Rad). Spornarm m spade arm (G). Sperrfeder/ retard spring (fuze); locking spring Spornblech n spade plate (G). (MG). Spornkufe/ trail-spade runner (Arty operations in deep snow). Spitze / point, advance guard point (Tac); tip, Spornrad n tail wheel (Ap). peak, head. Spornschuh m tail skid (Ap). Spitzengruppe / point squad; advance element Spornteller m spike plate (MG tripod). (Tac). Sportlehrer m athletic instructor. Spitzenkompanie / advance party (in Adv Gd of Sprachfrequenzband n voice fre- large unit). quency band (Rad, Tp). Spitzenpanzer m leading tank. Sprachrohr n megaphone. Spitzenwagen m leading car, "point" car (MT). Sprachübertragung / voice transmission (Rad, Spitzenzug m advance platoon (Armd Comd). Tp). spitzer Winkel acute angle. Sprechen n voice transmission (Rad, Tp). Spitzgeschoß n pointed bullet. Sprechfunk m voice radio. Spitzgeschoß mit Stahlkern pointed steel-core Sprechmaschine / phonograph. armor-piercing bullet. Sprechschleife/ loop circuit (Tp). SpitzhaGke / pickax. Sprechspule/ induction coil (Tp). Spleißung / splice. Sprechstelle / telephone station. Splint m cotter pin, pin. Sprechtaste/ push-to-talk switch (Rad, Tp). Splissung / splice. ; Sprechverbindung / telephone communication, Splitter m splinter, fragment. telephone connection, telephone circuit. Splitterbombe / fragmentation bomb, Sprechverkehr in telephone traffic. antipersonnel bomb. Sprechverständigung / talking range (Tp). Splitterdichte / density of fragments (number of Spreizklappe/ split flap (Ap). ' Spreizlafette / shell fragments per unit area). split-trail gun carriage. Sprengbrandbombe / combination incendiary- Spreizlafettenholme mpl trails (of split-trail demolition bomb. carriage). Sprengbüchse/ explosive block (in container); Spreizlafettenschwanz in split trail. demolition block. Sprengbombe / demolition bomb, high- Sprengdienst TO demolition service. explosive bomb. sprengen to blast, blov; up, detonate. Spiegelkreuzlibelle / reflector-type cross level Sprengfalle / booby trap. (panoramic telescope). Sprengfiillung / filler charge (Am). Spiegelneigungsmesser m Abney level. Sprenggegenstand m object to be blasted or Spiegelrahmen m mirror frame (MG prismatic demolished. sight). Sprenggerät n demolition equipment. Spiegeltelegraph in heliograph, heliotrope (Sig Sprenggeschoß n explosive projectile, explosive C). bullet. Spiegelvisier n mirror sight. Sprenggranate / high-explosive shell. Spiel n backlash, clearance, play (Mech); game. Sprenggranate-Patrone / high-explosive shell Spielmann m bandsman (pi Spielleute). (fixed Am). Spielraum m clearance, backlash. Sprenggrube/ blasting pit (Engr). Spieß in "top sergeant," "top kick." Sprenghöhe/ height of burst (Gunnery). Spill n winch. Sprengkabel n firing wire (blasting). Spindel / gear shaft (elevating mechanism); Sprengkammer / mine chamber (blasting). spindle, pinion, mandril. Sprengkapsel/ detonator (Am); blasting cap. Spindellenkung / cam and lever Sprengkapselröhrchen n detonator tube (hand steering system (MT). grenade). Spinne/ multiple road junction; Sprengkapselsicherung / detonator safety (fuze). spider. Sprengkapselzünder m detonating-cord unit with Spion m spy. blasting cap and fuze lighter. Spionage / espionage. Sprengkegel m spray (air burst). Spionageabwehr / counterespionage. Sprengkommando n bomb disposal unit; Spiralbohrer m twist drill. demolition party. Spiralfeder / spiral spring, helical spring. Sprengkörper TO demolition block. Spiralfederausgleicher m spiral- Sprengkraft/ explosive force (Am). spring equilibrator (AA gun). Sprengladung/ demolition charge, blasting spitz pointed. charge (Engr); bursting charge (Am); burster (Cml shell). Sprung m. bound, rush (Tac); jump (Prcht); Sprengladungsröhre / burster tube. crack, split. . Sprengluft / liquid oxygen. Sprunggelenk n hock (horse). Sprengmittel n explosive (in prepared form, as Sprungkombination / parachute jump suit. distinguished from generic term Sprengstoff). Sprungturm m controlled tower (Prcht jump Sprengmunition 02/ TNT. Tng). Sprengniete / explosive rivet. sprungweise by bounds, by rushes. Sprengöl 11 nitroglycerin, blasting oil. sprungweises Vorgehen advance by bounds. Sprengölpulver n nitroglycerin powder. Spulensatz m set of coils, coil unit (Rad). Sprengpatrone / blasting cartridge (demolitions); Spur / trail, path; scent (for messen- senger explosive bullet. dogs); track (of road); gage (RR); trace (of a Sprengplan m demolition plan. tracer bullet). Sprengpulver n blasting powder (black powder). Spürbüchse / gas-detector set container. Sprengpunkt m point of burst (Gunnery). hoher Spürfähnchen n gas-detection flag, gas-warning Sprengpunkt air burst. mittlerer Sprengpunkt flag. center of burst. Spurgeschoß n tracer projectile. Sprengpunktentfernung / straight line from Spürhund m tracking dog, bloodhound. muzzle to point of burst (Gunnery). Spürmittel npl gas-detection equipment. Sprengring m retaining ring (gas mask). Spürpapier n gas-detection paper. Sprengsalpeter m nitrate explosive. Spürpulver n gas-detection powder. Sprengsatz m bursting charge (Am). Spurpunkt m caster-angle vertex (point at which Sprengstange/ charge-placing pole: line through inclined kingpin touches road) Sprengstelle / point of rupture, breaching point; (MT). demolition chamber (Bdg). Spurstange/ tie rod (MT). Sprengstoff TO explosive. Spurstangenhebel in steering-knuckle arm (MT). Sprengstoffgehalt m amount of bursting charge Spurtafel / treadway, duckboard (Bdg). (Am). Spurtafelbrücke / duckboard tread-way bridge. Sprengstoffiillung / explosive filler (Am). Spurweite/ track, tread (MT); gage (RR). Sprengstück n shell fragment, shell splinter. S.-Rolle / barbed-wire concertina (abbr. of sprengtechnisch pertaining to technical aspect of Stacheldraht-Eolle). demolitions. SS/ elite guard of the Nazi party (originally abbr. Sprengtrichter m crater, mine crater. of Schutzstaffeln but now used as independent Sprengtrupp m demolition squad. term; combat units of SS are known as Die Sprengung / demolition, blasting. Waffen-SS, The SS Armed Forces). Sprengweite / horizontal distance between point SS-Abschnitt m SS area. See also SS- of air burst and theoretical point of impact Oberabschnitt. (Gunnery). SS-Anwärter m candidate for rank of SS private. Sprengwerkn inverted truss; strut-braced SS-Brigade/ SS brigade. construction (Engr), SS-Brigadeführer m SS brigadier general. Sprengwirkung/ burst effect (Am). SS-Führer m SS officer. Sprengzünder m detonating fuze (Am). SS-Gebirgs-Division / SS mountain division. Spreutlage / brushwork revetment. SS-Grenadier m SS private (Inf). Springschreiber m a type of telegraph printer. SS-Gruppenführer m SS major general. Spritzdüse / spray nozzle (carburetor). SS-Hauptscharführerm SS master sergeant. Spritzer m • splash. SS-Hauptsturmführer m SS captain. Spritzschlauch m spray nozzle. SS-Heeres-Flakdivision / SS antiaircraft artillery Spritzumlaufschmierung / splash lubrication division. (Mtr). SS-Junker m SS cadet (officer candidate). Spritzweite/ range (of a flame thrower). SS-Junkerschule / SS officer training school. Spruchm message (Tp, Rad); call (Tp); sentence, SS-Kanonier m SS private (Arty). verdict. SS-Kavallerie / SS cavalry. Sprühbüchse/ chemical tank for spray SS-Kradschützen-Bataillon n SS motorcycle contamination. battalion. Sprühpistole/ spray gun (lubrication). SS-Kriegsberichter m SS war correspondent. Sprühregen m drizzle (Met). SS-Legionär m non-German SS man. SS-Leibstandarte / SS Bodyguard Regiment Staatsangehörigkeit / nationality, citizenship. (formerly Hitler's bodyguard; increased to Staatsbesitz TO government property. approximately division strength in 1943). Staatsbürger w citizen. SS-Mann m SS private. Staatspolizei/ See Geheime Staatspolizei. SS-Nachrichtensturmm SS communication Stabm staff; headquarters; headquarters company. personnel; bar, rod. SS-Oberabschnitt in SS region (corresponds in Stabantenne/ rod antenna, "buggy-whip" antenna most cases to a Wehrkreis and is composed of 2 (Rad). or 3 SS-Abschnitte, SS areas). Stabbrandbombe / stick-type incendiary bomb. SS-Oberführer m SS brigadier general (below Stäbchenpulver n cord powder, strip powder SS-Brigadeführer). (Am). SS-Obergruppenführer m SS lieutenant general. Stabilisierungsfläche / stabilizing SS-Oberscharführer m SS first sergeant. surface (Ap). SS-Oberschütze m SS private first class. Stabilisierungsflügel TO fin (bomb). SS-Oberstgruppenführer m SS general. Stabilisierungswulst m stabilizer lobe (Bin). SS-Obersturmbannführer m SS lieutenant Stabilität / stability. colonel. Stabo/ See Stachelbombe. SS-Obersturmführer m SS first lieutenant. Stabsapotheker TO pharmacist official (ranking SS-Panzergrenadier m SS private (Armd Inf). as captain). SS-Panzergrenadier-Division / S S armored Stabsarzt TO captain (Med). infantry division. Stabsbatterie / headquarters battery (Arty). SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment n SS armored Stabsbefehl TO staff order. infantry regiment. Stabschef m chief of staff. SS-Panzerkorps n SS armored corps. See also Stabsfeldwebel TO master sergeant, regimental Germanisches SS-Panzer-korps. sergeant major. SS-Panzerjäger-Abteilung / SS antitank Stabsgefreiter TO staff lance corporal (no US battalion. equivalent). SS-Panzerschützem SS private in armored unit. Stabshelferin / woman clerk auxiliary. SS-Pionierm SS engineer. . SS-Pionierbataillon Stabs-Kette/ headquarters flight (three planes). n SS engineer battalion. Stabskompanie/ headquarters company. SS-Pionier-Stoßtrupp m SS engineer assault Stabskraftwagen TO staff car. detachment. Stabsoffizier TO field officer (officer of field SS-PK.-KriegsbericJiter TO SS propaganda- grade); staff officer (Nav). company war correspondent. Stabsordonnanz/ headquarters orderly. SS-Polizei-Bataillon n SS police battalion. Stabsquartier«. headquarters; officers' quarters. SS-Polizei-Division / SS police division. Stabsschiedsrichter TO umpire at headquarters SS-Reiterei/ SS horse cavalry. of a unit (maneuvers). SS-Rottenführer m SS corporal. Stabsschreiber TO headquarters clerk. SS-Scharfiihrer m SS staff sergeant. Stabsveterinär TO captain (Vet). SS-Schütze TO SS private, SS rifleman. Stabswache / headquarters guard. SS-Sicherheitsdienst TO SS security service. Stabswachtmeister TO master sergeant, SS-Standarte / SS regiment. regimental sergeant major (Arty, Cav). SS-Standartenführer TO SS colonel. Stabszahlmeister TO paymaster official (ranking SS-Standartenjunker TO a graduate from SS- as captain). Junkerschule. Stachelbombe / bomb with nose spike. SS-Sturmbannführer m SS major. Stacheldraht m barbed wire. SS-Sturmmann TO ' SS private first class. Stacheldrahthindernis n barbed-wire obstacle. S-Stellung / dummy position (abbr. of Stacheldrahtverhau m barbed-wire Scheinstellung). entanglement. SS-Totenkopf-Verbände mpl SS "Death's Head" Stacheldrahtzaun m double-apron entanglement units (primarily used as concentration camp (Ft). guards and for terrorizing missions). Stadtkommandantur TO garrison, post, or station SS-Unterscharfiihrer TO SS sergeant. headquarters in a city or large town; military SS-Untersturmführer m SS second lieutenant. government headquarters in a city or large town. Staat TO state, country, power. Stafetten fpl relay messengers. Staffel/ echelon (Tac, Adm); squadron (9 to IS Stammtafel / record sheet showing the planes); section (Arty, Cav, supply). formations to which a unit has belonged. Staffelform / squadron formation (Avn). Stammtruppe / cadre. Staffelfront / squadron line of flight wedges Stammtruppenteil m parent unit. (Avn). Stampfwinkel m angle of pitch (Ap). Staffelführer w echelon commander; squadron Standm status, state, occupation; position, commander (Avn); section leader or commander station (of crew members) (Ap, Tk, Nav); gun (Arty, Cav, supply). position. Staffelkapitän TO squadron commander (Avn). Standarte/ standard; guidon (Arty, Cav, Armd Staffelkeil TO squadron wedge formation of Comd). See also SS-Standarte. flight wedges (Avn). Standartenführer m See SS-Standartenführer. Staffelkolonne / squadron javelin formation Standartenträger m guidon (Pers). (Avn). Stander m pennant. Staffellinie / squadron line formation (Avn). Ständer m bracket, mount, support, stand, Staffeltrupp m section personnel (Cav heavy pedestal. MG section). Standgericht n summary court-martial. Staffelung / echelonment; stagger (Ap wings); ständig constant, fixed. gun displacement (Arty). ständige Befestigung permanent fortification. Staffelverband m squadron formation (Avn). ständige Belastung basic load (Avn). staffelweise in echelon, by echelon. Standlinie/ base line (Surv); line of position Staffelwinkel m squadron V-forma-tion (Avn). (Navigation). Stahl m steel. Standmotor m upright engine. Stahlblech« sheet steel. Standort m post, garrison, station; position Stahlbrücke / steel bridge. (Surv, Navigation). gekoppelter Standort dead- Stahldrahtbeklöppelung / steel wire armor reckoning position (Air Navigation). (armored cable). Standortältester m garrison, post, or station Stahlfederring m lockwasher. commander. Stahlflasche/ steel flask, steel cylinder, steel Standortarzt m station surgeon. tank. Standortkommandantur / garrison, post, or Stahl futter n steel bushing (breechblock wedge). station headquarters. Stahlgurt m metallic link belt (MG). Standortlazarett n post hospital, station hospital. Stahlhelm m steel helmet. Standortlohnstelle/ army post pay office. Stahligel m steel hedgehog antitank obstacle. Standortmeldung/ position report (Air Stahlkerngeschoß n steel-core bullet, armor- Navigation). piercing bullet. Standort-Pferdelazarett n veterinary station Stahllegierung / steel alloy. hospital. Stahlmeßband n steel measuring tape. Standortwachdienst m interior guard duty. Stahlplatte/ steel plate. Standrecht n martial law. Stahlröhre/ metal tube (Rad). Standsack m hand-grenade bag. Stahlschwelle/ steel plank (Engr); steel tie (RR). Standsicherheit / stability; steadiness (of mobile Stahlspurbahn / steel treadway (Engr). gun mount, vehicle, etc.). Stahlstraße / steel landing strip. Standvisier n battle sight (R). Staken n punting (with punt pole). Stange/ pole, post, pillar, bar, rod, spar. Stalag n See Stammlager. Stangenbau m line construction on poles (Tp). Stall m stable. Stangenbild n pole-location diagram (Tp). Stallhalfter/ halter headstall (harness). Stangenbock m spar trestle (Bdg). Stammannschaft / cadre personnel. Stangenhandpferd n off horse of wheel team. . Stammeinheit / parent unit. Stangenpferde npl wheel team. Stammkompanie / cadre company (for Stangenvisier n pillar-type rear sight (MG). replacements). Stangenvisiereinrichtung/ MG sights (blade Stammlager n permanent prisoner-of-war camp front sight and pillar-type rear sight). for NCO's and privates, base camp for prisoner- Stanze / die (for stamping or punching). of-war labor detachments (abbr. Stalag). Stapel m pile (regular heap); dump; crib (Bdg); Stammleitung / trlunk line, trunk circuit (Tp). launching cradle. Stammrolle / personnel roster. Stapellauf m launching (Nav). Stärke / strength. Stauwehr n weir. Stärkebestand m actual strength. Stecher m hair trigger (SA). Stärkenachweisung / table of organization; Stechruder n paddle. strength return, strength report. Stechschritt m goose step. Starkstrom m high voltage (current). Stechzirkel m dividers. Starkstromleitung / power line (Elec). Steckdose / jack, receptacle, socket. Starkstromsperre / electrified obstacle, high- Stecker m plug (Elec). tension obstacle. Steckerstift m plug prong (Elec). starr stiff, fixed, rigid. Steckmast m sectional antenna mast. starre Kanone fixed gun (Ap). Stecknadel / pin, plain pin. starres Luftschiff rigid airship. Steckschlüssel m socket wrench; ignition key. starres Maschinengewehr fixed machine gun. Steg m footbridge, footpath; Web (of girder, Start m take-off (Avn); take-off point (Adrm). etc.). Startbahn / runway. Stegblech n web (of girder, etc.). Startbereitschaft / ground alert (Avn). stehender Spähtrupp stationary patrol. Startdruck m propeller thrust at take-off (Avn). stehendes Heer standing army. starten to start, to take off. stehendes Ziel stationary target. Starterbatterie/ starter battery (MT). steifer Wind high wind. Starterklappe / choke (Mtr). Steigbö / ascending gust (Met). Startflagge/ starter flag (Avn). Steigbügel m stirrup. Startkatapultm catapult (Avn). Steigeisen npl ice creepers; climbers (Sig C). startklar ready for take-off (Avn). steigen to climb. Startlänge / take-off distance (Avn). Steigerung / intensification, increase. Startleistung / power output of engine at take-off Steigfähigkeit / grade-ascending ability (Avn). (vehicles); climbing ability (Ap). Startschiene / track (catapult). Steigflug m climb (Avn). Startseil n towline (glider). Steighöhe / height of rise (ground signal); Startstelle/ take-off point (Adrm). altitude, ceiling (Ap). Startvorrichtung / launching device (Avn); Steigleistung / rate of climb (Avn). starting device (Mtr). Steigriemen m stirrup strap. Startzone / take-off zone (Adrm). Steigung / gradient, grade, slope; pitch (Mach.) statische Berechnung stress analysis. Steigungswinkel m blade angle (propeller); Stativ n tripod, stand. gradient angle. Statoskop n rate-of-climb indicator, climb-and- Steigvermögen n climbing ability (Ap). dive indicator (Ap). Steigzeit / rate of climb (Ap). Staum indicated air speed (Avn). steil steep. Stauanlage / dam. Steilfeuer n high-angle fire. Staub m dust. Steilfeuergeschiitz n high-angle gun. Staubdeckel m dust cover (Ord). Steilfeuerwaffe / high-angle weapon. Stäubchen n cloud particle, dust particle. (CWS). Steilhang m steep slope, steep grade. Staubmaske / respirator, dust-filtering mask. Steilheit / steepness; transconduc-tance, mutual Staubschutzdeckel m dust cover (Ord). conductance (Rad). Staubschutzgerät n respirator. Steilkurve / steep banked turn (Avn). Staubschutzmaske / See Staubmaske. Steinbruch m quarry. Stauchlafette / telescopic carriage, retractable Steinflachs m asbestos. gun mount. Steinkohle / anthracite coal. Staudamm m storage dam. Steinschlag m broken stone, rubble; rock slide. Staudruck m dynamic pressure, velocity Steinschotter m road metal, broken stone. pressure. Stellbecher m mouth of fuze setter. Staudruckfahrtmesser m pitot tube. Stelle / point, post, site, station. stauen to stow; to dam up. Stellmarke / index, micrometer index (Optics). Stauer m stevedore. Stellmutter / lock nut, regulating nut, adjusting Staufläche / area of dammed water. nut. Stauhöhe / height of upstream water. Stellring m adjusting ring (fuze). Stausee m reservoir. Stellschlüssel m fuze wrench; adjusting wrench. Stellschraube / set screw, regulating screw, Steuerkurs m heading (Air Navigation). adjusting screw. steuern steer, control. Stellung / position, emplacement. Steuerorgane npl controls (Ap). Stellungnahme / commentary (Tac); expression Steuerrad n control wheel (Ap); steering wheel of opinion. (MT); timing gear (Mtr). Stellungsabschnitt m sector of occupied Steuerröhre / master oscillator tube (Rad). position. Steuerruder n rudder (ship). Stellungsbau m construction of field Steuersack m, rudder lobe (Bin). fortifications. Steuersäule / control column (Ap); steering Stellungskampf m position warfare, combat column (MT). from fortified positions. Steuersender m master oscillator (Rad). Stellungskrieg m war of position, position Steuerstrich m lubber line (Ap compass). warfare. Steuerstufe / master oscillator stage (Rad). Stellungsmeßblatt n battery survey chart. Steuerung / controls (Ap); timing, Stellungsunterschied m perpendicular distance synchronization (Mtr); steering system (MT). between two parallel lines of sight (such as that Steuerwelle / control shaft (Ap); camshaft (Mtr). between the line: base point—aiming circle and Steven m stem or stern (Nav). the line parallel to it running through the base Stich m thrust, stab; stitch; bite, sting; hitch, piece). knot. Stellungswechsel m change of position (Tac); Sticheisen n cutting spade (Engr). gun displacement (Arty). Stichgleis n firing spur (RR Arty). stellvertretend acting, deputy (adj). Stichprobe / sample taken at random. Stellvertretender Chef des Generalstabes Deputy Stichwaffe / thrusting weapon. Chief of Staff. Stichwort n cue; catchword; code word. stellvertretender Führer second-in-command. Sticjizähler m tachometer (Ap). Stellvertreter m deputy; substitute. Stickstoff m nitrogen. Stellwerk n switch tower, switch control room Stickstofflost n nitrogen mustard gas. (RR). Stiefel m boot. Stempel m stamp, seal; punch (Tech). Stiefelschaft m leg of boot. Stempelkissen n stamp pad. Stiel m strut (Ap); spar, compression member Stempelplatte / inspection-mark plate (R). ' (Bdg); handle, holder; stick. Sterbegeld n gratuity upon death. Stielgranate / See Stielhandgranate. Sternbild n constellation. Stielhandgranate / stick hand grenade, "potato- Sternbündel n star cluster (signal). masher" hand grenade. Sternmotor m radial engine. Stift m brad, holder, pin, prong, peg, Sternplatte / multiple-connection plate (stadia "Stillgesessen!" "Attention!" (mounted drill). rod). "Stillgestanden!" "Attention!" (dismounted Sternschaltung / Y-connection (Elec). drill). Sternsignal n signal flare. Stimmung / morale, mood, atmosphere. Sternverkehr m "star" traffic (radio net traffic in Stirn / forehead. which several stations communicate only one at Stirnangriff m frontal attack. a time with the net control station, the other Stirnansicht / bow-on view (Tk); front view. stations listening in). Stirnband n forehead strap (gas mask). Sternwarte / observatory. Stirnfläche / frontal area. stetig constant, steady, uniform, continuous. Stirnpanzer m front armor. Steuer n control, steering wheel. Stirnrad n spur gear. Steuer / tax. Stirnriemen m brow band (harness). Steuerbord m starboard. Stirnschattenriß m bow-on silhouette (practice Steuerfläche / control surface (Ap); stabilizing target). fin (Mort shell). Stirnseite / front (Tk). Steuerflügel m stabilizing fin (bomb). Stirnwiderstand m head resistance. Steuergitter n control grid (Rad tube). Stirnwind m headwind. Steuerhebel m elevator control lever (Ap). Stock m cleaning rod (R); stick, baton, picket, Steuerknüppel m control stick (Ap). pole; floor, story. Steuerkompaß m steering compass. Stockmine / antipersonnel picket-type mine; stake mine (concrete antipersonnel mine). Stoßdämpfer m shock absorber (MT). Stockung / block, jam, stoppage. Stößel m valve lifter (Mtr); rammer (fuze). Stoff m fabric, material, substance. Stößelführung / valve-lifter guide (Mtr). Stoffbahn / panel, canopy (Prcht). Stößelschraube / valve-lifter adjusting nut (Mtr). Stoffbespannung / fabric covering (Ap). stoßempfindlich sensitive to shock (explosives). Stoffgliederung / classification of equipment. stoßen to push, thrust, lunge, strike. Stoffgurt m web belt. Stoßfänger m bumper (MT). Stollen m tunnel (Engr). Stoßkappenmine / contact mine (Nav). Stolperdraht m trip wire. Stoßkeil m spearhead (Tac). Stolperdrahtfeld n field of trip-wire obstacles. Stoßkraft / shock power, striking power. Stolperdrahthindernis n trip-wire entanglement. Stoßlinie / thrust line, line of attack (Tac). Stolperdrahtmine / trip-wire mine. Stoßmine / contact mine (Nav). stolpern to trip. Stoßrad n shock-absorber wheel (Tk). Stopfbüchse / gland; stuffing box (Mech). Stoßreserve / local supports in assault (Tac). "Stopfen!" "Suspend firing!" See also Stoßscheibe / diaphragm (shrapnel); lock washer "Feuerpause!" stoppen to stop; to time with a (for wheel bearing). stop watch. stoßsicher insensitive to shock (explosives). Stoppuhr / time interval recorder, stop watch. Stoßstange/ push rod; bumper. Stopp- und Schlußlicht n stop and taillight (MT). Stoßtrupp vi combat patrol, assault detachment. Stoppzeit / time interval, time difference, time Stoßtruppen fpl shock troops, assault troops. lag (FR); sound travel time (SR). Stoßtruppspioniere mpl assault engineers. Stöpsel m plug (Tp); stopper. Stoßtruppunternehmung / raid (Tac). stöpseln to plug in (Rad, Tp). Stoßwaffe / thrusting weapon. Störangriff m nuisance raid. stoßweises Feuer intermittent fire, interrupted Storch m a German liaison airplane. fire, fire by bursts or volleys. Storchschnabel m pantograph. Stoßzündung / contact fire (Nav). Störeinsatz m nuisance raid (Avn). Strafbuch n punishment book. stören harass (Tac); jam, interfere (Rad). Strafdienst m extra duty. Störflieger m nuisance raider, sneak raider Strafe / punishment. (Avn). Straffeuer n retaliation fire. Störflug m nuisance raid (Avn). Strahl m ray, beam (of light, etc.); jet, squirt (of Störflugzeug n nuisance raider (Ap). a liquid, etc.); frog (of hoof). Störfrequenz / interfering frequency, undesired Strahldrehung / rotation of the slipstream frequency (Rad). (propeller). Störfunkstelle / jamming station (Rad). Strahlenzieher m protractor. Störgeräusch n static, interference (Rad). Strahlung / radiation. Störschutz m radio noise suppressor. Strahlungsablenkung / radio wave deflection. Störstelle / See Störfunkstelle. Strand m beach, shore. Störung / disturbance, annoyance; interference, Strang m strand, rope, strap. static, jamming (Rad); Stranglaufe / lazy strap (harness). stoppage (MG); breakdown. Strangträger m See Stranglaufe. Störungsdienst m trouble-shooting service, Straße / street, road, highway, route. maintenance service. Straßenbaubataillon n road-construction Störungsfeuer n harassing fire (Arty). battalion. Störungsflug m nuisance raid. Straßenbaudienst m road-construction and Störungssucher m trouble shooter, maintenance maintenance service. man (Tp). Straßenbiegung / road curve, road bend. Störungssuchtrupp m wire patrol (field Tp). Straßendamm m causeway, embanked road. Stoß m thrust, lunge, shock, kick, blow, push; Straßendecke / road surface. burst (MG fire). Straßendisziplin / road discipline. Stoßarmee / main-attack army.' Straßendreieck n triangular road junction. Stoßbalken m abutment beam (Bdg). Straßeneinmündung / side road joining main Stoßboden m breechblock (Ord); diaphragm highway. (shrapnel). Straßen-Entgiftungsabteilung / road Stoßbohle / end dam (Bdg). decontamination battalion. Straßengabel / road fork. Streubrandbombe / scatter bomb. straßengängig roadbound. streuen to cover with zone fire (Arty); to cover Straßengraben m road ditch. with searching and traversing fire (MG); to Straßenkampf m street fighting. strew, scatter; to be erratic, to have dispersion Straßenknie n V-turn (road). (G). Straßenknotenpunkt on road intersection, road Streufeuer n zone fire (Arty); searching and junction, road center. traversing fire (MG). Straßenkommandant m traffic control officer. Streukegel m sheaf of fire, cone of dispersion, Straßenkommandantur / area road traffic control cone of fire. headquarters. Streumine/ uncontrolled mine; stray mine (not Straßenkreuzung / crossroads, in- • tersection. laid according to regular pattern). Straßennetz n road net. Streuschießen n zone fire (Gunnery). Straßensperre / road block. Streutrommel / sprinkler drum or cart (for Straßenspinne / multiple road junction. ground decontamination). Straßensprengung / road demolition. Streuung / dispersion (Ballistics). Straßenstreife / street patrol. Streuungsbereich m zone of dispersion Straßenüberführung / overpass. (Ballistics). Straßenunterführung / underpass. Streuungsbild n dispersion diagram (Ballistics). Straßenverhältnisse npl road conditions. Streuungsfeuer n See Streufeuer. Straßenwalze / road roller. Streuungsfläche / dispersion area (Ballistics). Straßenzucht / road discipline. Streuungsgarbe / See Streukegel. Stratege m strategist. Strich in artillery mil; stroke, line; dash (Tg); Strategie / strategy. point (of compass); graduation, index line. strategisch strategic. Stricheinteilung / graduation (specifically, mil strategische Einheit large unit (USA: Div and graduation). up; Ger: corps and up). Strichfeuer n grazing fire (MG). strategischer Rückzug Strategie withdrawal. Strichmaß n marking gage. Strauch in bush, shrub. Strichplatte / graduated range plate (MG mount); Strauchbündel n fascine. reticle (Optics). Strauchdamm m fascine road, brush road. Strick m rope, cord. Strauchmaske / shrubbery screen, brushwood Strickjacke / knitted sweater (Clo). screen (Cam). Strickleiter / rope ladder. Strauchpackung / See Strauchwerk. Striegel m currycomb. Strauchwerk n brusliwork. Stroboskop n stroboscope; protecto-scope (based Strauchwerkbekleidung / fascine revetment. on stroboscope principle) (Tk). Strebe / diagonal strut (Ap); brace, tension Stroh n straw. member (Bdg). Strohpuppe / dummy (Tng). Streckbalken m stringer (Bdg). Strom m current (Elec); stream, river. Strecke / span, bay, section (Bdg); stretch, Stromaggregat n generating unit. length, distance; leg (of a route). Stromanker m upstream anchor (Bdg). Streckenfeuer n course light, airway beacon. Stromaufnahme / current draw (Elec). Streckenzug m traverse (Surv). Strombord m offshore side. Streich m cut, slash; coup; blow; trick. Stromerzeuger m generator (Elec). streichen cross out, strike out, eliminate; strike Stromfahrzeug n river craft (Pon, assault boat, (a flag); to back water. etc.). Streichholz n match. Stromfluß m current flow (Elec). Streifabteilung / raiding party. Stromform / See Stromlinienform. Streife / patrol, raiding party; guard sentinel Stromgeschwindigkeit / speed of current. (guard duty). Stromkreis m circuit (Elec). Streifen m band, strip, belt, sector. Stromleine / upstream tension line (Bdg). streifen to patrol, reconnoiter; to graze. Stromlinienform / streamline shape. Streifenplan m diagram of patrol posts. Strommesser m ammeter. Streifenweg m patrol post. Strommeßgerät n current measuring instrument Streifkommando n raiding party. (Elec). streitig machen to contest. Stromquelle / source of current (Elec); power source (Rad). battalion. Stromschiene / live rail, third rail (RR); bus bar Sturmboot n assault boat. (Elec). Sturmbootkommando n assault boat detachment. Stromsicherungsbataillon n electric cable Sturmdivision / assault division (honorary title maintenance battalion. for division with reduced Inf Pers and heavy Stromstärke / amperage. firepower). Stromstoß m current impulse, current surge stürmen to assault, storm, rush. (Elec). Sturmgasse / assault gap (through obstacles). Stromstrich m course of current (line joining - Sturmgepäck n light equipment carried in assault points of greatest surface speed of a river (as distinguished from field pack). current). Sturmgeschütz n assault gun (self-propelled). Strömung / current, flow. Sturmgeschützabteilung / assault-gun battalion. Strömungslehre / fluid mechanics. Sturmgeschützbatterie / assault-gun battery. Stromunterbrecher m circuit breaker (Elec). Sturmgeschützführer m assault-gun commander. Stromverbraucher m outlet, current consumer Sturmhaübitze / assault howitzer (self- (Elec). propelled). Stromzufuhr / current supply, power supply Sturmkanone / assault gun (self-propelled). (Elec). Sturmleiter / scaling ladder. Strumpf m stocking. Sturmlücke / assault gap. Stubenältester m barracks leader, squad-room Sturmpanzer m assault tank. leader. Sturmpionier m combat engineer. Stubenarrest m arrest in quarters. Sturmregiment n airborne assault regiment. ' Stufe / stage, step; muzzle-velocity correction Sturmreifmachung / "softening up" (by bombing value (Ballistics). or Arty fire). Stufeneinheit / See Grundstufe. Sturmreifschießen n artillery preparation, Stufenfallschirm m lobe parachute. "softening up." Stufenformation / stepped-up (or stepped-down) Sturmriemen m chin strap (headgear). formation (Avn). Sturmschritt m fast run. Stufenlader m multistage supercharger. Sturmtrupp m assault detachment. Stufensender m multistage transmitter. Sturmwelle / assault wave (Tac). Stufung / step-up ( -down) distance, staggering, Sturmwind m gale. stagger distance (formation flying). Sturz m plunge, dive, fall; camber, caster (MT). Stuhl m chair; excrement, feces. Sturzangriff m diving attack (Avn). Stuka n dive bomber (abbr. of Sturzbett r. streambed at downstream base of Sturzkampfflugzeug). dam. Stukaangriff m dive-bombing attack. Sturzbomben n dive bombing. Stukabremse / diving brake (Ap). stürzen to dive, crash, plunge; to rush, assault; to Stukaflieger m dive-bomber pilot. fall. Stumpf m stump. Sturzflug m dive. stumpf adj blunt, dull; worn out; obtuse. Sturzflug-Automatik / automatic dive control stumpfer Winkel obtuse angle. (Ap). Stundenwinkel m hour angle. Sturzflugbremse / diving brake (Ap). Sturm m assault, onrush, onslaught; storm; an Sturzflug mit Endgeschwindigkeit terminal SS company. velocity dive (Avn). Sturmabteilung / storm trooper detachment of Sturzgeschwindigkeit / diving speed (Ap). Nazi party (abbr. SA). Sturzhelm m crash helmet. Sturzkampfflieger m Siurmabteilungsmann m storm trooper. dive-bomber pilot. , Sturmabzeichen n assault badge (decoration). Sturzkampfflugzeug n dive bomber (abbr. Sturmangriff m assault, onrush, onslaught. Stuka). Sturmartillerie / assault artillery. Sturzkampfgeschwader n wing of dive bombers Sturmausgangsstellung ' / assault position, jump- (Avn). off position. Sturzsirene / dive siren (dive-bomber). Sturmbann m SS or SA battalion. Sturzspirale / spiral dive (Avn). Sturzvisier n Sturmbannführer m See SS-Sturm-bannfiihrer. dive-bombing sight (Avn). Sturmbataillon n assault battalion, shock Sturzwehr n spillway weir. Sturzwinkel m angle of dive, diving angle (Avn). Tagessatz TO daily scale or quantity; daily Stütze / support, prop. ration quantity. Stiitzflosse / inboard stabilizing float (seaplane). Tagestiefangriff TO daylight low-level attack Stützpunkt TO organized tactical locality, strong (Avn). point; base; point of support (structures). Tagesverpflegung / daily ration. Stützpunktschiff n aircraft tender. Tagesversorgung / daily automatic supply. Stützrolle / track-supporting roller (Tk). Tagesvorstoß TO daylight raid, daylight thrust Stützschwimmer TO fixed wing float (flying or advance. boat). Tagesziel n day's objective, day's destination; Stützweite / span between supports (Bdg). target of the day. Stuvi n dive-bombing sight (abbr. for Tagjagd / daylight pursuit, daylight fighting, Sturzvisier). daylight interception (Avn). Suchanker m grapnel. Tagmarsch m day march. suchen to search. Takt m stroke (Mtr). Sucher TO spotlight (MT); view finder (Optics). Taktfeuer n blinker light. Sucherde / ground detector for telephone Taktik / tactics. interception. Taktiker TO tactician. Sucherfernrohr n finder telescope (height taktisch tactical. finder). taktische Feuerbegriffe tactical fire classification Suchgerätsempfänger m search receiver (Ap, (Arty). Rad). taktische Unterstützung direct support (Avn, Süden TO south. Tac). Summer TO buzzer. taktischer Einsatz tactical employment. Summeranruf TO buzzer signal (Tp). taktischer Verband tactical unit. Summerknopf m buzzer button (Tp). taktisches Hindernis tactical obstacle. Summerzusatz TO buzzer set (Tp). taktisches Zeichen tactical symbol. Tal n valley. Sumpf TO marsh, swamp, bog. Talnebel m ground fog (Met). Sumpffieber n malaria. Talsperre / dam (large storage dam); reservoir. Synchrongetriebe n synchro-mesh transmission Tambourstock m baton. (MT). Tangens m tangent (trigonometrical function). Synchronisator m impulse generator mechanism Tangente / tangent (geometry). (Ap), Tank m tank. Tankanlagen fpl fuel tank installations. T Tankbüchse / antitank rifle. Tankdampfer m tanker (Nav). Tabelle / chart. tanken to fuel, refuel, to fill (a gasoline tank). Tabellenzeichner m cartographer. Tankfalle / tank trap. Tachodynamo TO generator voltmeter Tankgraben m antitank ditch. tachometer (AA gun). Tankprahm m fuel tender (Nav). Tachograph TO speedometer combined with Tankschiff n tanker (Nav). odometer (MT). Tankstelle / filling station (MT). Tafel / table; list; chart, diagram; blackboard. Tankwagen m tank truck (MT); tank car (RR). Tagebuch n log book, diary, journal. Tapferkeitsmedaille / medal awarded for Tagegeld n per diem allowance. bravery. Tagesanbruch m daybreak. Tarnanstrich m camouflage painting. Tagesangriff m daylight attack; daylight raid Tarnausweis m special deceptive identification (Avn). card (carried on missions where capture by the Tagesbefehl TO order of the day; special orders. enemy is likely). Tageseinflüsse mpl ballistic density and wind Tarndecke / covering, flat-top (Cam). factors. Tarndisziplin / camouflage discipline. Tageskilometerzähler m trip mileage odometer tarnen to camouflage. (speedometer). Tarnjacke / camouflage jacket. Tageskost / day's rations, food for one day. Tarnkappe / helmet cover (Gam). Tagesmarsch m day's march. Tarnmittel n camouflage material. Tagesrate / basic load (Am). Tarnnetz n camouflage net, drape; apron (G emplacement, Cam). public utilities, etc., .in T of Opns and occupied Tarnscheinwerfer m blackout driving light territory). (MT). Technisches Amt Technical Office (department Tarnüberwachung / camouflage inspection. of Ger Air Ministry, dealing with research, Tarnung / camouflage. procurement and testing). Tarnungsfarbe / camouflage paint. Teer m tar. Tarnungsgeflecht n netting (Cam). Teich m pond. Tarnungstruppe / camouflage troops. Teileinheit / basic, self-sufficient element of a Tarnzeltbahn / camouflage cape. unit. See also Einheitsprinzip. Tasche / bag, pocket, pouch; link (of cartridge teilen to divide. belt); boot (SA); carrier, case. Teilgebiet n subarea. Taschenbehälter m pocket flask. Teilkreis des Höhenrichttriebs eleva-vation Taschenlampe / flashlight. circle (G). Taschenmesser n pocket knife. Teilladung / increment, increment section Taschenmunition / small arms ammunition in (separate-loading Am). pouches. teilmotorisiert semi-motorized. Taste / key (Rad, Tg). Teilplatte / graduated scale. tasten to key, send by key (Tg, Rad). Teilring m azimuth micrometer (telescopic Tastfunk m cw transmission (Rad). sight). Tastgerät n keyer (Rad). Teilringänderung / azimuth change (telescopic Tastverkehr m cw communication (Rad). sight). Tatbericht m detailed report, bill of particulars. Teilringeinstellung / azimuth adjustment, Tätigkeit / activity. azimuth setting. tatsächliche Schußweite actual range (Gunnery). Teilringzahl / azimuth reading. Tau n rope, tow rope; trace (harness). Teilscheibe / graduated scale; inter-pupillary- Tau m dew. distance scale (binocular); elevation micrometer Taube / pigeon. (panoramic telescope); graduated disk (plotting Taubenschießen n skeet shooting. protractor). Taucher m diver (Nav). See also Teilstrich m mil (Arty); dial division (Rad); Torpedotaucher. scale division (Inst). Tauchgerät n diving apparatus (Nav). Teilstrichteilung / mil graduation. Tauchrohr n spray-nozzle tube (carburetor). Teiltrommel / micrometer knob (on (panoramic tauglich physically fit, able-bodied. or BC telescope); range drum. Taukranz m grommet. Teilung / graduation, scale; division, separation. Taupunkt m dew point. Telefunken trade name of German company Tausch m exchange. manufacturing electronic equipment. täuschen deceive. Telegraphenleitung / telegraph line. Täuschung / deception. Telegraphennetz n wire net (Tg). Täuschungsangriff m feint attack, diversion. Telegraphenstange / telegraph pole. Täuschungsmanöver n demonstration, feint Tellermine / antitank mine. (Tac). Tellersäule / float column (AA gun outrigger). Tauträger m lazy strap (harness). Tellertrudeln n flat spin (Avn). Techniker m technician. Tellerventil n poppet valve (Mtr). technische Dienstzweige technical services. Temperatureinflüsse mpl elasticity effect; technische Eignungsprüfung mechanical temperature factors (Ballistics). aptitude test. Temperaturgradient m temperature gradient technische Kompanie BT mining company (Met). vertikaler Temperaturgradient lapse rate. (Mil). Temperaturmesser m temperature gage (Mtr). technische Kompanie E electricity company Temperaturschwankung / temperature variation. (Mil). Teno / See Technische Nothilfe. technische Kompanie GW gas and water Termin m dead line. company (Mil). Terrorangriff m terror raid (Avn). Technische Nothilfe Technical Emergency Tetrachlorkohlenstoff m carbon tetra-chloride. Corps (used for Civ defense in Z of I and for Thermiksegeln n thermal soaring (glider). maintenance, bomb disposal, restoration of Thermitbombe / thermite bomb. Thermitladung / thermite charge (incendiary tönend icw (marking on Rad set). bomb). Tonfrequenz / audio frequency (Rad). Thermokreuzinstrument. n thermocouple meter. Tonfrequenzbereich m audio-frequency ränge Thermosyphonkiihlung / gravity-system water (Rad). cooling (Mtr). Tonhacke / mattock. Tief n cyclone, depression (Met). Tonhöhe / pitch (sound). Tiefanflug m low-level approach (Avn). tonlos cw (marking on Rad set). Tiefangriff m low-level attack (Avn). Tonne / metric ton (=1.102 short tons); buoy Tiefbau m surface construction (Tp line); (Nav); barrel, cask, drum. subsurface construction (Engr). Tonnenbrücke / improvised floating bridge of Tiefbettfelge / drop-base rim (MT). barrels or drums. Tiefdecker m low-wing monoplane. Tonnenfähre / barrel raft. Tiefe / depth. Tonnenfloß n barrel float. Tiefenabstand m distance (from front to rear). Tonnenlager n spherical roller bearing. Tiefenausdehnung / • extension in depth (Tac). Tontaubenschießen n skeet shooting. Tiefenfeuer n searching fire (MG). Tontaubenschießstand m skeet range. Tiefenfeuereinrichtung / searching-fire device Tönung / tone (Photo). (MG). Tonwagen m sound truck (film unit). Tiefenfeuertafel / searching-fire table (MG). Tonwiedergabe / sound reproduction. Tiefengliederung / distribution in depth, Topf m pot; container (hand grenade). disposition in depth (Tac). Tor n large gate. Tiefenkreuzverspannung / longitudinal cross Tornister m pack, field pack, knapsack, bracing (Ap). haversack. Tiefenlehre / depth micrometer, depth gage. Tornisterempfänger m portable receiver, pack Tiefenstaffelung / echelonment in depth (Tac). receiver (Rad). Tiefenstreuung / range dispersion on horizontal Tornisterfiltergerät n pack-type water target (Ballistics). purification unit. Tiefenverspannung / longitudinal cross bracing Tornisterfunkgerät n pack radio set, portable (Ap). radio set. Tiefenwinkel m angle of depression (Surv). Tornisterfunktrupp TO portable-radio . section. Tiefenzone / zone of resistance (organized in Tornisterklappe / pack flap. depth). torpedieren to torpedo. Tiefflieger m low-flying airplane. Torpedo n torpedo. Tiefflug m low-level flight, hedge-hopping Torpedoabwurf m torpedo release (Avn). (Avn). Torpedoausstoßrohr n torpedo tube. Tiefflugangriff m low-level attack. Torpedobootzerstörer TO destroyer (Nav). Tiefgang m draught (Nav). Torpedoflieger m torpedo bomber; tief gegliedert distributed in depth. torpedo-bomber pilot. tiefgestaffelt echeloned in depth Torpedoflugzeug n torpedo bomber. Tiefladeanhänger TO flatbed trailer, tank Torpedojäger m fighter-type torpedo bomber transporter trailer. (Ap). Tiefladelinie / load line (Nav). Torpedorohr n torpedo tube. Torpedoschnellboot Tiefseekabel n marine cable. n motor torpedo boat. Tiegelgußstahl m crucible steel. Torpedoschutznetz n torpedo defense net. Tierarzt m veterinarian. Torpedotaucher m deep-sea diver (Nav). Titantetrachlorid n titanium tetra-chloride Torpedotreffer TO torpedo hit. (CWS). Torpedo-Waffenleitvormann m torpedoman T-Mine / See Tellermine. (Nav). Tochterkompaß m repeater compass (Ap). Torpedowulst m blister (Nav). tödliche Menge killing concentration (CWS). Torpedowurf m torpedo release (Avn). Toleranz / tolerance (Tech). Torsionsstab m torsion rod (MT). tot dead. Tolit n trinitrotoluol. Totalausfall m total loss. Tolita n See Tolit. totaler Krieg total war. Ton m sound; tone (Photo); clay. töten to kill. Tonarm TO pick-up arm (phonograph). Totenkopfverbände mpl See SS-Toten- kopfverbände. Trampelpfad m beaten path, beaten track. toter Gang steering play (MT); backlash, play, Trampelweg m See Trampelpfad. lost motion (Mech); free travel (of clutch pedal). Tränengas n lacrimator gas, tear gas. toter Schußraum dead area, dead space. Tränengaskerze / tear-gas candle (CWS). toter Trichter dead space (AA gun). Tränengasstoff m CN solution. toter Winkel dead space. Tränenstoffkerze / tear gas pot (CWS). tote Zone skip zone (Rad). Tränken n watering (of animals). Totpunkt m dead center (Mtr). Transportb^fehl m movement order. Totschläger tn blackjack. Transporter m transport (Avn, Nav). Tracht / saddle cover (pack saddle). Transportflugwesen n transport aviation. Trachte / wall, periople (hoof). Transportflugzeug n transport airplane. Trachtenkissen n saddle pad. Transportführer m transportation officer, train Tragbalken m balk, stringer (Bdg). commander (RR). Tragband n carrying strap (gas mask). Transportgeschwader n transport wing, transport tragbar portable. command (Avn). Tragbeutel m gas-mask carrier. Transportglied n ferry element (one of a train of Tragbüchse / gas-mask carrier (metal type). towed ferries). Tragdeck n wing (Ap). Transportkolonne / motor transport column. Trage / litter, stretcher (Med). Transportkommandantur / transport control Tragegestell w pack frame (pack saddle). headquarters (RR). Tragegurt m carrying strap, supporting strap. Transportluftfahrt / transport aviation. Tragepolster n carrying pad (MG). Transportmittel n means of transportation. Träger m carrier, mount, support, beam. Transportoffizier m transportation officer (RR). Tragerand m bearing surface (hoof). transportsicherer Zünder shipment-safe fuze Trageriemen m carrying strap, carrying sling. (Am). Trägerstrom m carrier current (Tp). Transportsperre / embargo (on truck, RR, and Trägerwelle / carrier wave (Rad). ship movements). Tragesattel m pack saddle. Transportstaffel / transport squadron (Avn).. Trageschiene / frame rib (pack saddle). Transporttau n handling line (Bin). Tragevorrichtung / scabbard (R). Transportübersicht / transportation table, table of Tragfähigkeit / load capacity (Bdg); ton movements. capacity, passenger capacity (MT, Ap); gallon Transportverbot n embargo (on truck, RR, and capacity (tank Trk). ship movements). Tragfeder / suspension spring (split-trail Transportwesen.« transportation system. carriage). Transversalmaßstab m interpolating scale Tragfläche / airfoil (Ap). (Surv). Tragflächenumriß m airfoil profile. Trapez n trapezoid (Math); suspension frame Tragflügel m wing (Ap). (Bin). Tragflügelende n wing tip (Ap). Trapez-Fachwerkträger m Warren truss, Tragflügelhinterkante / trailing edge of wing trapezoidal truss. (Ap). Trassierband n tracing tape (CWS, Engr). Tragflügelprofil n wing profile. Trauerfeier / funeral; commemoration services. Trägheit / inertia (Mech). Trauergefolge n funeral escort. Trägheitsmoment n moment of inertia. Traverse / crossbar (split-trail carriage); traverse Traglast / load (Ap, MT); pack (pack animals). (Ft). Tragpferd n pack horse. Trecker m tractor (MT). Tragriemen m neck strap (pack saddle). Treffaussicht / probability of hit. Tragrolle / See Laufrolle. Treffbild n shot group, dispersion pattern; Tragschrauber m autogiro, gyroplane. recording target (Tng). Tragtier n pack animal.Tragtierbeförderung / Treffen n encounter, shock of assault; wave of pack transportation. tanks; phase of attack. Tragtierkolonne / pack train. treffen to hit, meet, strike; guess; take Tragvorrichtung / bomb shackle (Ap). (measures). Tragwerk n wing assembly (Ap). Treffentfernung / slant range to future position Tragzapfen m trunnion. (AAA). treffenweise in depth, in echelon. Trichter m crater; funnel; cone; horn collector treffenweise Aufstellung disposition in depth (AA sound locator). (Tac). Trichterlautsprecher m horn-type speaker, cone Treffer m hit. speaker (Rad). Treffer erzielen to score hits. Trichterfeld n shelled area, area pitted with shell TreflFergebnis n score (firing or bombing). craters. Trefferraum m zone of dispersion (Ballistics). Trichtergelände n shelled terrain, terrain pitted Treffer verzeichnen to register hits. with shell craters. Treffgenauigkeit / accuracy of fire; accuracy of Trichterladung / crater charge (Engr). practice. Trieb m drive; drift; impulse; instinct. Treffhöhe / altitude of target at future position Triebrad n driving sprocket (Tk). (AA gunnery). Triebsand m drift sand, loose sand, silt. Treffläche / target area. Triebscheibe / knob, micrometer head (Optics, Treffpunkt m point of impact, objective point Ord). (Arty); future position (AAA); meeting point, Triebscheibe zur Höhenrichtung elevating knob rendezvous. (Optics, Ord). Treffpunktentfernung / slant range to future Triebscheibe zur Seitenrichtung azimuth knob position of target (AA gunnery). (Optics, Ord). Treffsicherheit /' accuracy of fire. Triebschraube / upper prism micrometer head Treff Wahrscheinlichkeit / expectancy or (panoramic sight). probability of hitting (Arty). Triebwerk n power plant (Ap, MT). Treffwahrscheinlichkeit der Waffe developed Triebzahn m connector (caterpillar track). armament probable error. trigonometrischer Punkt triangula-tion point, treiben impel, drive, propel; drift. primary traverse station. Treibachse / driving axle (MT). Trilit n trinitrotoluol. Treibgas n wood gas (MT); propellent gas (Bin). Trimmklappe / trim tab (Ap). Treibgasmotor m wood-gas engine (MT). Trimmruder n trim tab, balance tab, servo tab Treibholz n driftwood. (Ap). Treibladung / propellent charge (Am). Trimmvorrichtung / flight control surfaces used Treibmine / floating mine, unan-chored for trimming (Ap). automatic contact mine. trinkbar potable. Treibmittel n propellant (Am). Trinkbecher m drinking cup. Treibscheibe / diaphragm (case shot). Trinkwasser n drinking water. Treibstoff m engine fuel. Trinkwasserbereiter m water purification unit. Treibstoffbehälter m fuel tank (MT, Ap). Tripelstreifen m special prism used to direct the Treibstofflager n fuel dump. beam of a signal lamp. treideln to tow boats from land. Tripper m gonorrhea. trennen disconnect, cut off, divide, separate. Tritt m step, pace, tread. Trennklinke / disconnect jack (Tp). Trittbrett n running board (MT). Trennschärfe / selectivity (Rad). Trockendock n dry dock. Trennschnitt m line of breach (demolitions). Trockenelement n dry cell (Elec). Trennung / break (Rad procedure); Trockengelenk n flexifle-disk joint (MT). disconnection, separation. Trockengleichrichter m dry cell rectifier (Rad). Trennungsbahnhof m junction (RR). Trockensumpfschmierung / dry-sump Trennungslinie / boundary (Tac). lubrication (Mtr). Trense / bit, snaffle (harness). Troddel / bayonet tassel. Trensengebiß n snaffle bit (harness). Trog m trough. Trensenzügel m snaffle rein (harness). Trombe / cyclone, tornado. Tresse / braid (Clo). Trommel / drum; dial; range drum (sight "Treten Sie ab!" "Dismissed!" (formal style, to mount); micrometer drum (panoramic sight); an individual). metal drum (for belt Am). Tretmine / tread mine (pressure-ignited Trommelfell n eardrum. antipersonnel mine). Trommelfellverletzter m person with punctured Tretmotor m pedal-operated generator. eardrums. Tretsatz m pedal-operated generating unit. Trommelfeuer n drum fire, heavy barrage (Arty). task force commander. Trommelmagazin n drum magazine (MG). Truppenführung / leading of troops, conduct of Trommelmagazinzuführung / drum feed (MG). field operations (title of Ger manual Trommelwirbel m drum roll. corresponding to Field Service Regulations: Trommelzeiger m drum index (sight mount, Operations). panoramic sight). Truppengattung / branch of service. Trommler m drummer. Truppengebrauch m military usage, military Trompete / bugle. custom. Trompetensignal n bugle call. Tuppengeländebesprechung / junior-command Trompeter m bugler. field critique (maneuvers). tropenbeständig suitable for use in tropical Truppengeneralstab m general staff with troops. climates. Truppenlager n camp. Tropenhelm m pith helmet, sun helmet. Truppenmarketenderei / post exchange. Tropenkraftstoff m tropical gasoline. Truppenmasse / troop concentration. Tröpfchen n droplet, vapor particle (CWS). Truppennachrichtenoffizier m unit Tropfen m drop (of water, etc.). communication officer. tropische Warmluft tropical air (Met). Truppennachrichtenverband m communication Troß m train (combat, supply, or baggage). unit. Trosse / hawser. Truppennachrichtenzug m unit communication Troßfahrzeug n- train vehicle (supply, baggage, platoon. etc.). Truppenoffizier m line officer, officer of the Trotyl n trinitrotoluol. line. trudeln to spin (Ap). Truppenschiedsrichter m unit umpire Trümmer pl debris. (maneuvers). Trupp m detachment, section, squad, team, Truppenteil m unit. detail, party (pl Trupps) (to be distinguished Truppentransport m troop transport. from Truppe). Truppentransporter m troop carrier (Ap); troop Truppe / collective term for field elements of transport (Ap, Nav); troopship. armed forces; unit; arm or branch of service (to Truppentransport-Flugzeug n troop carrier be distinguished from Trupp). airplane. Truppen fpl troops. Truppentransportschiff n troop transport, Truppenansammlung / concentration of troops. troopship. Truppenarzt m medical officer. Truppentransportzug m troop train. Truppenausladung / detraining of troops. Truppenübungen fpl field maneuvers. Truppenausweis / soldier's identification card. Truppenübungsplatz m troop training camp, Truppenbefehlshaber m commander of troops. troop training grounds. Truppenbeförderung / transportation of troops. Truppenunterkunft / barracks, quarters, billet. Truppenbereitstellung / assembly of troops. Truppenverband m mixed force, combined-arms Truppenbewegung / troop movement. unit. Truppendienst m service with troops, duty with Truppenverbandplatz m aid station (Med). troops. Truppenvermessungsdienst m field survey Truppeneinheit / troop unit (usually has uniform service. type of weapons, as distinguished from Truppenwetterdienst m field meteorological Truppenverband, combined-arms unit). service. Truppeneinladung / entraining of troops. Truppführer m leader of a Trupp; corporal Truppeneinteilung / order of battle; disposition (Reich Labor Service). l.MG-Truppführer light of troops; allotment or allocation of troops; MG team leader (R squad); conventional sequence by arms and services (in T-Stoff m lacrimator (abbr. of Tränenstoff). orders). Tucheinsatz m cloth filter. Truppenentgiftung / decontamination of Tuchzeichen n- ground panel, code panel. personnel (CWS). Turbokompressor m centrifugal compressor, Truppenentgiftungskompanie / personnel turbosupercharger. decontamination company. Turm m tower; turret. Truppenführer m commander, commanding Turmanschluß m turret connection (Ap, Tk). officer (generally of a combined-arms force); Turmaufsatz m cupola (Tk). Turmgeschütz n turret gun. approach (MT). Turmklappe / turret hatch (Tk). überhitzen overheat (an engine); superheat Turmlafette / turret mount. (steam). Turmluke / turret hatch (Tk). Überhitzer m superheater. Turmlukendeckel m turret hatch cover (Tk). überholen overtake; overhaul. Turmschwenkwerk n turret traversing überholende Verfolgung encircling maneuver in mechanism (Ap, Tk). pursuit. Turmzurrung / turret locking clamp (Ap, Tk). Überholung / passing, overtaking (MT); Tutol n trinitrotoluol. encirclement (in pursuit) (Tac); overhauling Typenbezeichnung / model designation. (maintenance). Typennummer / model number. Überholungsabteilung / encircling detachment Typenschild n name plate. (in pursuit). Überholungsgleis n passing siding (RR). u Überlagerungsempfänger m superheterodyne receiver (Rad). üben to practice, exercise, train. Überlagerungsfrequenz / heterodyne frequency. überbau m superstructure. überlandflug m cross-country flight. Überbeanspruchung / overload überlasten to overload. (MechhÜberbelichtung / overexposure (Photo). Überläufer m deserter (to the enemy). Überbestand m surplus stock (i.e., above Überlaufrohr n overflow pipe. authorized basic allowance). Überlegenheit / superiority. Überdeckung / overlap (aerial Photo). Übermacht / superior strength, superiority. seitliche überdeckung sidelap (aerial Photo). übermannen overcome, overpower. Überdruck m pressure above atmospheric Übermantel m overcoat. pressure; pressure difference, excess pressure. Übernahme / taking over, assuming (a Überfall m raid, surprise attack (Tac); spillway command, etc.); acceptance (of materiel, etc.). (dam). überplanmäßig in excess of authorized strength Überfallkommando n raiding party. or allowance. Überfallkrone / spillway crest (dam). überqueren to cross (a river, etc.). überfallwehr n spillway weir, overfall dam. Überraschung / surprise. überflügeln outflank. Übersättigung / supersaturation (Met). überflügelung / outflanking. Überschießen to fire over the heads of friendly überfluten to flood, inundate. troops; to fire beyond the target. Überflutung / flood, flooding, inundation. Überschießen eigener Truppen overhead firing überführen to ferry (Avn); to transport. (Gunnery). Überführung / overpass (RR). Überschießen von Deckungen clearance of Überführungsdienst m ferry service (Avn). masks (Gunnery). Überführungsflug m ferrying flight. Überschießgrenze / corresponding range Übergabe / surrender, capitulation; handing (Gunnery). over; giving up. Überschießtafel / overhead firing table. Übergabeverhandlungen fpl negotiations for Überschlag m loop (Avn). surrender. Überschlag- auf dem Boden ground loop (Avn). Übergang m transition; shifting; crossing. überschlagen, sich to tumble (projectile); to roll Übergangsbahnhof m crossing station (RR). over (Avn); to turn over (vehicles). Übergangsgebührnisse npl temporary monthly Überschlag über den Flügel barrel roll (Avn). allowance paid on discharge (to ease transition überschreiten to cross (a Bdg, road, etc.). to civilian life). Überschreitfähigkeit / trench-crossing ability Übergangsgerät n stream-crossing equipment. (Tk). Übergangskegel m forcing cone (G tube). Überschrift / heading. Übergangsmittel npl stream-crossing means. Überschußwasser n overflow water (dam). übergangsstellung / intermediate position. überschwemmen to flood. Übergangstruppe / stream-crossing troops. Überschwemmung / flood. übergeben hand over, surrender. sich übergeben überschwer heavy (.50 caliber MG" as to vomit. distinguished from, German "heavy" MG, which Überhang m overhang (Top, etc.); angle of is .30 caliber and on tripod mount). übersetzen to translate; to cross, to ferry. practice projectile. übersetzen über Wasserläufe stream crossing. Übungsgranate / practice shell (Am). Übersetzer m translator. Übungshandgranate / practice grenade, training Übersetzfähre / ferry. grenade. Übersetzgruppe / crossing detail. Übungsladung / practice charge (Am). Übersetzmittel n stream-crossing equipment. Übungsleitung / director headquarters Übersetzstelle / stream-crossing point, ferrying (maneuvers). point, crossing site. Übungsmaske / training mask (CWS). Übersetzung / translation; gear ratio, gear Übungsmine / practice mine. transmission (to increase speed). Übungsmunition / practice ammunition, training Übersetzungsgetriebe n gear transmission (to munitions. increase speed). Übungsreizstoff m irritant training agent (CWS). Übersetzungsverhältnis n gear ratio. Übungsriechstoff m odor-detection training Übersicht / survey; chart, plan, table; summary; agent (CWS). synoptic view. Übungsschießen n practice firing. Übersichtsbild n index map (aerial Photo). Übungsverband m training unit. Übersteuerung / over bias (Rad); overloading Ufer n shore, bank. (Elec, Rad). Uferbalken m shore sill (Bdg). Überstromkanal m bypass (Mtr). Uferbrücke / single-span stringer bridge. Übertrager m transformer (Elec); repeating coil Uferschnellsteg m hasty single-span footbridge. (Tp). Uhr / watch, clock, timepiece; instrument dial. Übertragerkästchen n repeating coil unit (Tp). Uhrenscheibe / target consisting of circle of Übertragungsgerät n data transmission system silhouettes. (AAA). Uhrvergleich w synchronization of watches. Übertragungskörper m induced-detonation Uhrwerkantrieb m clockwork action (fuze). charge. Uhrwerkzünder m clockwork fuze (Am). Übertragungsladung / primer charge. Uhrzeiger m clock hand; indicator (Inst). Übertrommel / range drum (sight mount). im Gegensinn zum Uhrzeiger counterclockwise. überwachen to supervise, monitor, guard, police. im Sinne des Uhrzeigers clockwise. Überwachung / surveillance, observation; Uhrzeit / clock time (such as 13U5; as monitoring; guarding, policing. distinguished from Zeit, time, in sense of "time überwältigen overcome, overpower. length"). Überwasserstreitkräfte fpl surface forces (Nav). Uhrzeitangabe / time announcement, time signal. überweisen to allot; send, convey; to refer. Ultrakurzwelle / ultrashort wave, ultrahigh Überweisungsamt n toll station (Tp). frequency (in strict sense, very high frequency, überwinden to overcome; surmount (obstacles); SO me. to 300 vie). to force (a crossing, etc.); to conquer (the Ultrakurzwellenempfänger m ultra-high enemy, etc.). frequency receiver. See also Ultrakurzwelle. überziehen to stall (Ap). Ultrakurzwellensender m ultrahigh frequency Überzug in cover, hood. transmitter. See also Ultrakurzwelle. U-Boot n Submarine, U-boat (abbr. of umbilden reorganize. Unterseeboot). Umbildung / reorganization. U-Boot-Bunker m submarine pen. Umdrehung / revolution (Mech). U-Bootjäger m submarine chaser. Umdrehungszahl / number of revolutions, rpm. U-Bootkrieg in submarine warfare. Umdrehungszähler m tachometer. U-Boot-Mutterschiff n submarine tender. Umdruck in mimeograph or offset reproduction. U-Bootnetz n submarine net. Umfang m perimeter, scope, circumference. U-Boot-Werft / submarine construction yard. umfassen to envelop (Tac). Übung / practice, exercise, training, drill, Umfassung / envelopment (Tac). training maneuver. Umformer m converter (Elec). Übungsflug m practice flight. Umformersatz m converter unit (Elec). Übungsflugzeug n training airplane, trainer. Umgang m breeching (harness). Übungsgerät n practice device, practice umgehen to turn, outflank (Tac); to detour, go equipment. around, bypass. Übungsgeschoß n training projectile, target- Umgehung / turning, outflanking (Tac); bypass (ing), detour (ing). useless. Umgehungsbewegung / turning undicht leaky, permeable, not gasproof or movement, outflanking movement. waterproof. umgliedern to reorganize. Undichtigkeit / permeability, leakage. Umgruppierung / regrouping. undurchdringlich impermeable, impenetrable. Umhang m cape, cloak. Undurchdringlichkeit / impermeability, umhängen to sling (arms); take up (packs). impenetrability. umkehren to reverse, turn over. unentzündbar inert (Am). Umkehrgetriebe n reversing gear (in rear-axle unerlaubte Entfernung absence without leave. differential of halftrack vehicle). Unfallbearbeitung / accident investigation. umkippen to tip over, to dump. ungedämpft undamped (Tech). Umklammerung / envelopment, encirclement ungeeignet unqualified, unsuited, unsuitable. (Tac). ungefähr approximate. Umkreis m perimeter, circumference, periphery; Ungehorsam m disobedience. radius. ungeklärte Lage obscure situation (Tac). Umladung / transshipment. ungepflastert unpaved. Umlauf m rotation; cycle; circulation; circular; ungeschützt exposed (Tac). side spillway (dam). in Umlauf to be circulated ungünstig unfavorable. (documents). Uniform / uniform (Clo). Umlaufgetriebe n planetary gear. Uniformbezugschein m individual clothing slip. Umlauf motor m rotary engine (Ap). Universalinstrument n transit (Surv). umleiten to reroute (traffic, etc.); to divert (a unmittelbare Unterstützung direct support (Arty, stream). Tac). Umlenkrolle / deflecting pulley. unregelmäßig irregular. Umpolung / pole reversal (Elec). unscharf unarmed (fuze, etc.); blurred, out of Umrandung / edge, edging, border, border strip. focus (Optics). Umrandungsfeuer n boundary light (Adrm). unscharf machen disarm (Am). Umrechnung f conversion (Math). unstarres Luftschiff nonrigid airship. Umrechnungstafel / conversion table. untauglich physically unfit for active service. Umschalteklinke / throwout (MG tripod). Unterabschnitt m subsector. umschalten to switch over; to change gear. Unterarzt m medical noncommissioned officer Umschaltepause / switch interval, answer lag (with rank of Master Sgt). (interphone). Unterbau m subgrade, foundation, substructure. Umschalter m change-over switch, selector Unterbindung / choking off, forestalling, switch (Elec). preventing (Tac). Umschalthebel m change lever (automatic R). unterbrechen interrupt. Umschlag m application (Med). Unterbrecher m contact breaker, interrupter umschlagen to transload; to fell (a tree); to break (Elec). down from bulk to unit containers; to capsize (a Unterbrechung / interruption; cessation; boat); to change suddenly (wind, etc.). suspension (of traffic). Umschlagshafen m transshipment port. unterbringen to billet, quarter; to store, stow. Umschlagstelle / bulk reduction Unterbringung / sheltering, quartering, billeting; point, transloading point, relay point. quarters, billets; stowage position (of equipment umschulen to retrain. in vehicle). umschwingen to veer. Unterbringungsgebiet n quartering area. Umweg m detour. Unterdruck m vacuum, low pressure (below Umzäunung / enclosure. atmospheric pressure). unabhängig independent. Unterdruckförderer m vacuum tank (MT). unabkömmlich irreplaceable, indispensable. Unterdruckkammer / low-pressure chamber. unangelehnte Flanke exposed flank. Unterfeldmeister m staff sergeant (Reich Labor unbefestigte Straße dirt road. Service). unbenutzbar unserviceable. Unterfeldwebel m staff sergeant. unbewaffnet unarmed. Unterführer m enlisted man tentatively selected unbrauchbar unserviceable. for subsequent officer's training; subordinate Unbrauchbarmachung / destruction, rendering commander. untere Führung lower command (Regt and Unter-Schiedsrichter m umpire assigned to a down). subordinate unit (generally an NCO). Unterführung / underpass (RR). Unterschild m apron shield, lower shield (G). untergebene Stellen lower commands. Unterschildträger m lower shield bracket (G). untergeordnet inferior in rank, subordinate. Unterschlupf m cut-and-cover shelter, dugout. Untergurt m cincha (saddle); bottom chord Unterseeboot n U-boat, submarine. (truss). Unterseite / underside, lower side; belly (Tk). unterhaltener Fahrweg improved road. Untersetzung / reduction (Mech). Unterhaltsbevechtigter w dependent (entitled to Untersetzungsgetriebe n reduction gear (MT). dependency benefits). Unterstand m shelter, protected shelter, dugout Unterhaltung / maintenance; conversation; (Ft). recreation, entertainment. unterstellt, inferior in rank, subordinate. Unterhändler m negotiator, bearer of a flag of unterstrom downstream. truce, parlementaire. Untersturmführer m See SS-Untersturmführer. Unterhandlung / parley. unterstützen to support. Unterholz n underbrush, undergrowth. Unterstützung / support (Tac). Unterkalibergeschoß n subcaliber projectile Unterstützungsartillerie / supporting artillery. (Am). Unterstützungsfeuer n supporting fire. Unterkunft / shelter, quarters, billets. freie untersuchen inspect, examine; test; investigate. Unterkunft quarters in kind. Untersuchung / investigation, examination; Unterkunftsbezirk m shelter area, quartering surveillance (of Am and CWS supplies, etc.); area, billeting area. inspection. Unterkunftsgruppe / billeting group. Untersuchungsstelle / test station (Tp). Unterkunftsraum m shelter area, cantonment Unterveterinär m veterinary noncommissioned area. officer (with rank of Master Sgt). Unterlafette / bottom gun carriage. Unterwachtmeister m staff sergeant (Arty, Cav). Unterlage / plane table (Arty, Unterwasserbombe / depth bomb, depth charge. Surv); datum; basis; document, record. Unterwasserhorchgerät n hydrophone (Nav). Ünterlagerungstelegraphie / sim-plexed Unterwasserschneidetrupp vi underwater cutting telegraphy. and welding detachment. Unterlegbohlen fpl dunnage. Unterweisung / indoctrination, instruction. unterlegen inferior (in numbers). Unterwerfung / subjection, subjugation, Unterlegenheit f inferiority . (Tac). submission, surrender. ,. Unterlegeplane / ground cloth (Bin). Unterzug m transom (Bag). Unterlegscheibe / washer. Untiefen fpl shoals. Unternehmen n operation (Tac). unverzüglich immediate. Unternehmung / operation (Tac). unvorschriftsmäßig contrary to regulations, not Unteroffizier m noncommissioned officer; serg- prescribed, irregular. eant. Unwetter n bad weather, storm. Unteroffizieranwärter m candidate for U-Rahmen m U-frame (tubular chassis). noncommissioned rank. Urbaumuster n original model, prototype (Ap, Unteroffiziere mit Portepee noncommissioned Tk, etc.). officers from Feldwebel up. Urkunde / document, permanent record. Unteroffiziere ohne Portepee noncommissioned Urkundenbeweis m documentary evidence. officers from Unteroffizier down. Urlaub in leave, furlough, leave of absence. Unteroffiziere und Mannschaften enlisted men. Urlauber m man on leave, furlough, or pass. unterpolstert padded. Urlaubsschein m furlough certificate; leave; Unterredung / parley. pass. Unterricht m instruction. Ursprung m origin. unterrichten instruct, teach. Urteilsmilderung / mitigation of sentence. Unterrichtstafel / demonstration chart (Tng). Urwald m jungle. Unterring m lower band (R). Urwaldkrieg m jungle warfare. Unterringfeder / lower band spring. Unterschenkel m gaskin (horse). V Unterschied m difference. Vakuumröhre / vacuum tube. (Gunnery). V-Boot n launch (abbr. of Verkehrs-boot). Verbesserung für Witterungseinflüsse metro Velozitätsmeßzug m velocity measurement correction (Arty). platoon (Arty). Verbesserungsgerät n parallax offset mechanism Ventil n valve. (sound locator). Ventilanordnung / valve arrangement (Mtr). Verbesserungswert m correction factor Ventilfeder / valve spring (Mtr). (Gunnery). Ventilkammer / valve chamber (Mtr). Verbesserungswinkel m correction angle Ventilkegel m valve ball (MT); valve head (Gunnery). (pneumatic counterrecoil mechanism). verbeulte Patrone battered round. Ventilleine / valve cord, gas-valve operating line Verbiegen n droop (Mech). (Bin). verbieten to prohibit, forbid. ventilloser Motor sleeve-type engine. Verbindung / liaison, communication, contact Ventilschaft m valve stem (Mtr). (Tac); connection (Tp); compound (Cml). Ventilschaftführung / valve guide (Mtr). Verbindung aufnehmen make contact, establish Ventilsitz m valve seat (Mtr). communication (with friendly troops). Ventilsteuerung / valve-timing system (Mtr). Verbindungsachse / axis of communication. Ventilstößel m valve lifter (Mtr). Verbindungsaufnahme / establishment of Ventilteller m valve head (Mtr). communication, liaison, or contact (with friendly Verachtung / contempt, disregard. troops). veraltet obsolete. Verbindungsdienst m liaison service, liaison verankern to moor. duty. Verankerung / anchorage, holdfast. Verbindungsflugzeug n liaison airplane. Verankerungsgurt m mooring band (Bin). Verbindungsgraben m communication trench, V3rankerungskabel n guy; mooring cable. connecting trench. Verankerungsmast m mooring mast (Bin). Verbindungshülse / connecting sleeve, casing, Verankerungstau n ground cable, mooring cable collar. (Bin). Verbindungsleute mpl connecting file, Verankerungsturm m mooring tower (Bin). communicating file; liaison agents. veranlassen to cause, bring about, call forth. Verbindungslinie / line of communication. veranschaulichen illustrate. Verbindungsmann m liaison agent. verantwortlich responsible. Verbindungsmittel n means of communication. Verantwortlichkeit / responsibility. Verbindungsnetz n liaison net (Rad). verausgaben to issue. Verbindungsotfizier m liaison officer. Verausgabung / issue. Verbindungsorgane npl connecting elements Verband in combined-arms unit, force, task (march column). force; air force unit, force, formation (Avn); Verbindungspatrouille / contact patrol (Tac). bandage, dressing. Verbindungsriemen m turnback (harness). Verband aller Waffen combined-arms unit. Verbindungsschnur / connecting cord (Tp). Verbandflug m formation flying. Verbindungsschraube / floor plate screw (R). Verbandkasten m first-aid box. Verbindungsstaffel / liaison squadron (Avn). Verbandmittel npl dressing equipment (Med). Verbindungsstraße / communication road, Verbandpäckchen n first-aid packet. communication route. Verbandplatz m aid station, dressing station. Verbindungstrupp m liaison party, liaison Verbandsabwurf m formation release (bombing). detachment; connecting group; contact patrol. Verbandsflng m flying in formation, formation Verbindungsweg in channel of communication flying. (Tp, Rad). Verbandswurf m See Verbandsabwurf. verblenden to dim or black out (lights). Verbandtasche / first-aid bag. verbogen bent, twisted, warped. Verbandzeug n first-aid kit, first-aid supplies. Verbot n prohibition, off-limits declaration; verbergen to mask, conceal, hide. exclusion; restriction. Verbesserung / correction (Gunnery). Verbotstafel / "prohibited" sign. Verbesserung für Länge range correction Verbrauch m consumption, expenditure. (Gunnery). verbrauchbar expendable. Verbesserung für Seite lateral cor-rectien Verbraucherstelle / outlet (Elec). Verbrauchsgüter npl expendable supplies. (Rad). Verbrauchssatz m consumption per 100 vergasen to gas (CWS). kilometers (of gasoline, oil, and lubricants). Vergaser m carburetor. Verbrauchsstoffe rripl See Verbrauchsgüter. Vergaseranordnung / carburetion (Mtr). Verbrennung / combustion; deflagration (of Vergasermotor m carburetor engine. powder). Vergatterung / guard mount (bugle call). Verbrennungskraftmaschine / internal- Vergehen n offense, breach (of discipline), combustion engine. infraction (of regulations). Verbrennungsraum m combustion chamber; Vergeltung / retaliation, reprisal. powder chamber (G). Vergeltungsangriff m retaliation attack; reprisal Verbrennungsrückstand m carbon (Mtr). raid (Avn). verbundene Waffen combined arms (Tac). Vergeltungsmaßnahme / reprisal. Verbündete (r) m ally. vergiften to poison; to contaminate, to gas Verbundmaschine / compound-wound motor. (CWS). Verbundröhre / multi-unit tube (Rad). Vergiftung / contamination (CWS). verchromt chromium-plated. Vergiftungsschießen n gas-shell fire (Arty). Verdammen n tamping, mud capping Vergleichsschießen n calibration firing (Arty). (demolitions); damming up (a stream). Vergleichsziel n auxiliary target (Gunnery). verdampfen to vaporize, evaporate. Vergrößerung / enlargement, magnification. Verdampfungswärme / heat of vaporization Vergrößerungsapparat m enlarger, enlarging (Met). Verdeck n cover; hood; deck. projector (Photo). verdecken to cover, mask, conceal, defilade. Vergütung / reimbursement, recoupment; Verdeckung / concealment, defilade. compensation, award, allowance; heat treatment Verdichtung / compression (Mtr). (of metals). Verdichtungshub m compression stroke (Mtr). Vergütungsanlage / soaking pit Verdichtungsverhältnis n compression ratio (Ord). (Mtr). Vergütungsstahl m heat-treated steel. Verdichtungswelle / burst wave, detonation Verhaftung / arrest. wave (SR); compression wave (Physics). Verhältnis n relation; proportion, ratio; Verdienstkreuz n Meritorious Service Cross condition, situation. (decoration). verhandeln negotiate. verdolmetschen* interpret, translate. Verhandlung / parley, negotiation. verdrahten to wire, to block with wire obstacles. Verhängung von Strafen imposition of Verdrängung / displacement. punishment (Law, PW). Verdrängungszylinder m compression cylinder Verhau m abatis, hurdle, entanglement. (counterrecoil mechanism). Verheerung / devastation. Verdunkelung / blackout. verhindern prevent. Verdunkelungslampe / blackout Verhör n interrogation. lamp, blackout light. verhören to interrogate. vereinigtes Feuer collective fire (SA). verjüngt tapered; reduced. Vereinheitlichung / standardization. Verjüngung / taper; reduction (of scale). Vereisung / icing, formation of ice (Ayn). verkanten to cant (G, R); to tilt, incline; to Vereisungsschutzgerät n de-icer (Ap). become misalined. vereiteln nullify, foil, render useless, fail. Verkantung / cant (Arty); misaline-ment of Verfahren n method, procedure, process. wheels (MT). verfehlen to miss. Verkantungslibelle / cross level. verfertigen to make, manufacture. Verkantungstrieb m cross-level drive. Verfolgung / pursuit (Tac). Verkehr m traffic; communication. Verfolgungsabteilung / direct pressure Verkehrsbestimmung / traffic regulation. detachment (in pursuit). Verkehrsboot n launch (Nav). verfügbar available. Verkehrsfliegerei / commercial aviation. Verfügung / disposal, disposition; availability; Verkehrsflugzeug n commercial airplane. instruction, order. zur Verfügung available for Verkehrskreis m traffic area. duty (abbr. z.V.). Verkehrslast / bridge capacity. Verfügungsfrequenzen fpl assigned frequencies Verkehrsleitung / traffic control. Verkehrslinien fpl lines of communication Verlegung / transfer, shift. (Tac). Verlegungsbefehl m movement order; order to Verkehrsposten m traffic control point. shift fire (Arty). Verkehrspunkt m traffic center. Verlust m casualty, loss; forfeiture (of pay, etc.). Verkehrsregel / traffic rule, traffic regulation, Verlustliste / casualty list. rule for road procedure, rule of the road. Verlustmeldung / casualty report. Verkehrsregelung / traffic control. Verlustrate / casualty rate. tägliche Verlustrate Verkehrsregelungsbataillon n traffic control casualty day. battalion. vermessen to survey, to locate. Verkehrsschild n traffic sign. Vermessung / survey, surveying, locating (Arty, Verkehrsstockung / traffic congestion, jam, tie- Engr). up. Vermessung durch Anhängen survey by Verkehrsstreife / traffic patrol. controlled traverse (Surv). Verkehrsteilnehmer m traffic element. Vermessungsbatterie / survey battery (Arty). Verkehrsüberwachung / traffic supervision. Vermessungs- und Kartenabteilung / survey and Verkehrszeichen n traffic sign, traffic symbol. mapping unit. verkehrt reverse, inverse; wrong. Vermessung von Feuerstellungen field artillery verkitten fasten or seal with putty or other survey (Arty). adhesive. verminderte Ladung reduced charge. verkleiden to revet; to mask, camouflage, verminen to mine, to lay mines. disguise. vermißt missing, missing in action. Verkleidung / ' cowling, fairing (Ap); revetment; vermitteln to connect, to communicate (Tp); to camouflage, disguise. convey or impart (information). verklemmen to jam, to wedge. Vermittlung / connection; switching central, Verladebahnhof m loading station, entraining telephone central. station (RR). Vermittlungskästchen n portable switchboard Verladehafen m loading port, port of (Tp). embarkation. Vermittlungsklinke / connecting jack (Tp)- verladen to load, entrain, entruck, embark. Vermittlungsschnur / patching cord (Tp). Verladeoffizier m entraining officer, entrucking Vermittlungsstelle / switching central, telephone officer, loading officer. central. Verladeplan m loading table; entraining or Vernachlässigung / neglect, negligence. entrucking table. Vernebelung / smoke screening. Verladeplatz m loading point; entraining or vernehmen to question, interrogate (PW, etc.). entrucking^ point. Vernehmung / questioning, interrogation. Verladerampe / loading platform, loading ramp. Vernehmungsoffizier m interrogation officer Verladestab ra loading staff (sea port). (PW). Verladestelle / See Verladeplatz. Vernichtung / destruction, annihilation. Verladezeit / loading time, entrucking time, Vernichtungsfeuer n fire for destruction (Arty). entraining time. Vernichtungskampf m battle of extermination. Verladung / loading, entrucking, entraining. vernieten to rivet. Verladungsoffizier m See Verladeoffizier. verordnen to order; prescribe (Med). Verladungsschein m bill of lading. Verordnung / regulation, order. Verlängerungsstück n extension; sight extension Verpackungsgeschosse npl dummy ammunition (G sight). (for vehicle-loading practice). verlasten to pack or load on vehicles or horses Verpassung / fitting (of uniforms, gas masks, (specifically, to load on pack animals). etc.). verlastete Artillerie portee artillery. Verpflegung / feeding, messing, rationing; verlastete Truppen motorized troops. rations, food; food supply. Verlauf m sequence of events, course, progress Verpflegung in Natur rations in kind. (of an attack, etc.). Verpflegungsabrechnung / ration and savings verlegen to transfer; shift (fire, etc.). account. Verlegenheit / confusion, embarrassment, Verpflegungsabteilung / ration supply section. perplexity. Verpflegungsamt n ration supply office. Verlegswagen m reel cart (for Tp wire). Verpflegungsausgabestelle / ration distribution point. Verschleierungsfeuer n deception fire, diversion Verpflegungsbedarf m ration requirements. fire; smoke-shell fire. Verpflegungsbestände mpl ration stores, ration Verschleierungsverkehr m deception signal stockage. traffic. Verpflegungsbezugsschein m ration return. Verschleißteil m part subject to wear (Mech). Verpflegungsbombe / rations delivery unit Verschluß m breechblock, breech mechanism (airborne operations). (Ord); bolt mechanism (R, pistol); locking action Verpflegungsdienst m ration supply service. (Tech); lock; shutter. Verpflegungsersparnisse fpl ration savings. Verschlußabstand m head space (Ord). Verpflegungsgebührnisse fpl ration allowances.. Verschlußblock m breechblock (screw-type Verpflegungsgegenstände mpl ration articles. breech). Verpflegungsgeld n ration allowance. Verschlußkeil m wedge-type breechblock. Verpflegungslager n ration supply depot. verschlüsseln encode, encipher. Verpflegungslagerausgabestelle / ration verschlüsselter Text secret text. distributing point (Div). Verschlüsselung / coding, enciphering. Verpflegungsmittel npl rations, subsistence Verschlüsselungsscheibe / cipher disk. supplies. Verschlußkammer / bolt (R). Verpflegungsnachschub m ration supply. Verschlußkappe / filler cover (MG). Verpflegungsoffizier m mess officer. Verschlußleiste / back plate (MG). Verpflegungsportion / ration. Verschlußleistenachse / back plate hinge pin Verpflegungssatz m ration quantity, ration scale. (MG). Verpflegungsstärke / ration strength. Verschlußplatte / front plate (breechblock). Verpflegungstroß m ration supply train (H-Dr or Verschlußring m breech ring (G). Mtz). Verschlußschlitten m lock frame (Ord). Verpflegungsunteroffizier m mess sergeant. Verschlußschraube / threaded closing cap (fuze). Verpflegungszug m ration supply train (RR). Verschlußstück n breechblock (G, MG). Verpflegungszuschuß m commutation of rations. Verschlußträger m breechblock carrier (G). Verpflegung und Unterkunft rations and Verschlußüberzug m breech cover (G). quarters. Verschlußzylinder m bolt (SA). verraten betray. Verschränkbarkeit der Achsen com-pression- Verräter m traitor. and-rebound range of spring suspension (MT), verriegeln to lock, cut off, block, box in. Verschraubung / threaded plug, screw. verrostet rusty. Verschraubungsstück n breech ring. versacken bog down. Verschubbahn / launching track (Bdg). versagen fail. Verschuß m expenditure (of Am). Versager m misfire; dud. Verschwertung / lateral truss, sway brace (Bdg). Versammlung / assembly, concentration (Tac); Verschwindeturm in disappearing turret (Ft). meeting, gathering. Verschwindlafette / disappearing carriage (G). Versand m shipment, transportation, forwarding. Verschwindscheibe / bobbing target, verschaffer, procure. disappearing target (Tng). Verschalung / covering, skin, fairing (Ap); Verschwörung f conspiracy. revetment. Versehrtengeld n disability allowance or Verschanzung / entrenchment. pension. Verschickung / shipment, transpoi*-tation. versenken to sink; to countersink. Verschiebebahnhof m switching yard. Versenknietung / flush riveting. verschieben shift, move, displace, switch; versetzen to transfer (Pers); to shift, move; to postpone. stagger (obstacles, etc.). Verschiebung / displacement (of troops, etc.); versetzt staggered; displaced, transferred. postponement. Versetzung / transfer (Pers); deviation, drift verschießen to expend (Am). (Avn); stagger (ing). verschleiern to mask, screen, blanket, conceal, Versorgung / supply; care (for ex-service men). camouflage. Versorgungsbehälter m aerial delivery unit. Verschleierung / screening, concealment (Tac). Versorgungsbombe / aerial delivery unit. Verschleierungsfähigkeit / screening capacity, Versorgungsdienst m supply service, density of coverage (screening smoke). Versorgungsfahrzeug- n supply vehicle, train vehicle. Verteidigungsnest n nest of resistance. Versorgungsgebiet n supply area. Verteidigungsplan m defense plan. Versorgungsgüter npl supplies. Verteidigungsstellung / defensive position. verspannen to brace, tighten, stretch. Verteidigungszone / defensive zone. Verspannung / bracing, fastening, tightening, verteilen to distribute, to issue. stretching. Verteiler m distributor (Mtr); distribution box Versprengter m straggler; man separated from (data, transmission system).' his unit in action. Verteilerbahnhof m regulating station (RR). versprühen to spray (CWS). Verteilerfinger m distributor arm (Mtr). verständigen inform, make known. Verteilerkasten m distribution box (Elec, Nav); Verständigung / communication; readability, junction box (data transmission system). audibility (Sig Com). Verteilerlaufstiick n distributor rotor, distributor Verständigungsgerät n interphone equipment arm (Mtr). (Ap). Verteilerscheibe / distributor plate. Verständigungsmittel n password. Verteilung / distribution. Verständigung von Bord zu Bord in-teraircraft Verteilungsstelle / distributing point. communication. Vertrag m treaty, contract, compact. Verständlichkeit / readability (Sig Com). Vertragsarzt m contract surgeon. verstärken reinforce, strengthen; amplify, boost, vertraulich confidential. increase. Vertretung / deputy; proxy; representation. Verstärker m amplifier (Rad). verursachen to cause. Verstärkung / amplification (Rad): vervielfältigen multiply; multigraph; reinforcement. mimeograph; duplicate. Verstärkungsfaktor m amplification factor verwalten administer, administrate, manage. (Rad). Verwaltung / administration. Verstarkungsring m hoop (gun barrel). Verwaltungsamt n See Heeresverwaltungsamt. Verstauchung / sprain (Med). Verwaltungsdienste mpl administrative and verstauen to stow. supply services. verstecken to hide, conceal, mask. Verwaltungsgebäude n administration building. verstellbar controllable (Ap propeller); Verwaltungsordnung / administrative plan. adjustable (tools, etc.). Verwaltungstruppenteil m administrative unit. Verstell-Luftschraube / controllable-pitch Verwaltungsübersichtskarte / administrative propeller (Ap). map. Verstellschlüssel m adjustable wrench. Verwaltungswesen n administration. Verstellschraube / adjusting screw (Tech); Verwendung / employment (Tac); use, controllable-pitch propeller. utilization. zu besonderer Verwendung on Verstellung / adjustment, regulation, control. special assignment (abbr. z.b.V.). Verstellwelle f control rod (Ap). verwickeln involve, complicate; engage (Tac). Verstoß m infraction, irregularity. verwinden to warp, to twist. Verstrebung / spar bracing (Bdg); bracing. Verwirrung / confusion. verstümmeln mutilate. verwundbar vulnerable. Versuch m experiment, attempt, test, trial. verwunden to wound. Versuchsflugzeug n test airplane, experimental Verwundetenabschub m evacuation of wounded. airplane. Verwundetenabschublinie / chain of evacuation. Versuchsladung f test charge (Arty). Verwundetenabtransport m evacuation of Versuchslauf m test run, trial run. wounded. Versuchsschießen n test firing (Ord). Verwundetenabzeichen n Wound Versuchstruppen fpl experimental troops. Badge (decoration). vertäuen to moor. Verwundetenbetreuung / care of casualties. Vertäumast in mooring mast. Verwundetennest n aid station. Verteidigung / defense, defensive. Verwüstung / devastation. Verteidigungsabschnitt m defense area, Verzerrung / distortion (Rad). defensive area, defensive see-tor. verzinkt galvanized. Verteidigungsanlagen fpl defensive installations. verzinnt tin-plated. Verteidigungslinie / line of defense. Verzögerung / delay. verzögerungsfrei immediate, nonde-lay. Visierschieber m sight slide (MG, R). Verzögerungsmine / delayed-action mine. Visierschild m sight shield (G). Verzögerungssatz m delay pellet (electric Visierschuß m direct-fire shot. igniter); delay powder train (fuze). Visierschußweite / direct-fire range. Verzögerungsschütz m time-delay relay (Elec, Visierstange / rear sight pillar (MG). Rad). Visierstift m rear-sight pin (MG, R). Verzögerungszünder m delayed-action fuze, Visierträger m sight bracket (Ord). delay fuze. Visiervorrichtung / sight mechanism (Ord). Verzug m delay, lag. Visierwinkel m angle of elevation (Gunnery); Verzugsrechner m acoustic corrector (sound angular difference between present and future locator). position (AAA). Veterinär m veterinary officer (2nd Lt). Visierzeiger m telescope mount reference Veterinärdienst m veterinary service. pointer (matches with Rohrzei-eer when gun is Veterinärgehilfe m veterinary aid man. laid for elevation). Veterinärgerät w veterinary equipment. Vizeadmiral m vice admiral. Veterinärkompanie / veterinary company. V-Motor m V-engine, Veterinärpark m veterinary depot. V-Null / muzzle velocity (abbr. Vo). V-Form der Tragflügel wing dihedral (Ap). Völkerrecht n international law. V-Formwinkel m dihedral ang-le (Ap). Volksdeutscher m German who is a citizen of Vieh n cattle, livestock. another country. Vielfache n multiple (Math). Volkswagen m "people's car" (general purpose Vielfachschaltung / multiple connection (Tp). car, somewhat lighter than the jeep). Viereck n square. Vollbahn / See Vollspurbahn. Viererleitung / phantom circuit (Tp). Vollgas n wide-open throttle. Viererschaltung / phantom connection (Tp). vollgeländegängig having complete cross- Viererzelt n four-man tent, country ability (vehicles). viergliedrige Division square division. Vollgeschoß n shot (solid projectile); ball Vierlings-MG. n four-barreled machine gun. projectile; solid nonexplosive projectile. Vierradantrieb m four-wheel drive. Vollgummireifen m solid tire. Vierradlenkung / four-wheel steering. Vollkettenfahrzeug n full-track vehicle. Vierspitz m crowsfoot, four-pointed knife rest Vollkorn n full sight (R aiming). (obstacle). vollmotorisiert fully mechanized. Viertaktmotor m four-cycle engine. Vollreifen m solid, tire. Viertelkreis m quadrant (of a circle). Vollrohr n monobloc gun barrel. Visier n sight, rear sight (Ord). Vollsichtkanzel / turret with full field of view Visierbereich m danger space (MG firing). (Ap). Visierebene / plane of present position (AA Vollsichtkuppel / See Vollsichtkanzel. gunnery). Vollspurbahn / standard-gage railroad (US5 Visiereinrichtung / sighting mechanism, sighting meters). device, sight assembly; quadrant sight (G). vollständiger Schuß complete round (Am). visieren to sight. Volltraghöhe / service ceiling (Ap). Visierfeder / rear-sight spring (MG, R). Volltreffer m direct hit. Visierfernrohr n telescopic sight. vorarbeiten, sich work one's way forward (by Visierfuß m rear-sight base (MG, R). rushes, or crawling). Visiergestänge n parallelogram linkage system Vorausabteilung / advance detachment. (AA sight). Vorausaufgabe / preliminary mission (Tac). Visierhaltestift m rear-sight pin (MG, R). Voraussage / prediction, forecast. Visierkimme / rear sight; rear sight notch. Vorauswanderungsstrecke / linear travel of Visierklappe / rear-sight leaf (MG, R); sight-port target during dead time, linear travel of target cover (gun shield). from position at instant of range determination Visierkorn n front sight; bead. to present position (AA gunnery). Visierlinie / line of sight (Ord); line of present Vorbauschnabel m launching nose (Bdg). position (AA gunnery). Vorbefehl m warning order (Tac). Visierlupe / magnifying sight lens (site-to-mask vorbeifahren roll by, ride by. clinometer). Vorbeiflug m side-view flight, passing flight (AAA). vorgehen to advance. Vorbeimarsch m pass in review, march in Vorgelegewelle / countershaft (MT). review. vorgeschoben advance (d); forward. vorbeirollen roll by, pass by. vorgeschobene Beobachtungsstelle forward Vorbeischlagen der Pulvergase flare-back (G). observation post. vorbereiten to prearrange, prepare in advance, to vorgeschobener Gefechtsstand advance schedule in advance (Arty fire, etc.). command post. Vorbereitung / preparation. Vorbereitungsfeuer vorgeschobene Stellungen position of advanced n preparation (Arty). covering forces (Tac). vorbeugen prevent, anticipate. Vorbeugung / vorgeschrieben prescribed. prophylaxis. Vorgesetzter m superior, superior officer or Vorbeugungsmittel n prophylactic. NCO. Vorderachsantrieb m front-axle drive (MT). Vorhaben n intent, intention, plan. Vorderachse/ front axle (MT). Vorhalt m lead (firing). Vordergelenk n front piece of toggle joint Vorhalteeinrichtung / lead computer (AA and (pistol). AT guns). Vorderhang m forward slope (Top). Vorhalteeinstellung / positioning device for Vorderhangstellung / forward slope position leads (sight mechanism). (Tac). Vorhaltemaß n See Vorhaltsmaß. Vorderholm m front outrigger (AA gun mount). vorhalten to take a lead, apply a lead (Gunnery). Vorderkaffe / bow compartment (Pon). Vorhaltepunkt m future position of target (AA Vorderkante/ leading edge (Ap). gunnery); predicted position of target, set- Vorderlader m muzzle loader. forward point. vorderlastig noseheavy (Ap). Vorhaltestrecke / predicting interval (AA Vordermann m the man in front (drill). auf gunnery). Vordermann stehen to be covered in file. Vorhaltewinkel m lead angle, angle between line "Vordermann!" "Cover off!" of present position and line of future position Vordermann nehmen to cover off, to cover in (AA gunnery); angle of lateral lead (Gunnery); file (drill). range angle (bombing); drift angle (Air Vorderpferd n lead horse. Navigation). Vorderradantrieb m front-wheel drive. Vorhaltsmaß n amount of lead, lead factor (in Vordersteven m stem (Nav). firing at moving targets). Vorderstützen fpl front legs (MG tripod). Vorhaltswert m See Vorhaltsmaß. Vorderzeug n martingale, breastplate harness, Vorhand / forequarters (horse). body of breast collar (harness). Vorhersage / prediction, forecast. Vorderzwiesel in pommel (saddle); front arch Vorholeinrichtung / counterreeoil mechanism, (pack-saddle frame). recuperator mechanism. vordringen to push forward, press forward. Vorholer m recuperator, counterreeoil Vordruck m printed form, blank. mechanism. Vorfahrt / right-of-way, priority. Vorholerkolben m recuperator piston, Vorfahrtberechtigter m one who has right-of- eounterrecoil piston. way. Vorholerlager n counterrecoil-mecha-nism Vorfahrterlaubnis / permission to pass (vehicles bushing. in column). Vorholerstütze / counterrecoil-mecha-nism Vorfahrtregelung- / priority regulations, traffic support. regulations regarding right-of-way or priority. Vorhut / advance guard. Vorfahrtsrecht n priority, right-of-way. Vorhutführer m advance guard commander. Vorfahrtszeichen n priority sign (on a vehicle). Vorhutgefecht n advance guard action or Vorfeld n foreground; outpost area (Tac); apron engagement. (Adrm). Vorkammer / precombustion chamber (Diesel Vorflügel m slat (Ap wing). engine). vorfühlen, sich to feel one's way forward, to try Vorlage / flash-reducing wad (Arty); text, copy, to establish contact. pattern. Vorführung / demonstration. Vorlauf m counterrecoil (G); negative caster Vorgang m occurrence, incident, event; process. (MT). Vorlaufbewegung / counterrecoil motion. vortäuschen to deceive, simulate, feign. Vorlaufhemmstange / counterrecoil piston rod Vortäuschung von Krankheiten malingering. (G). Vortrag m lecture; verbal report and consultation Vormann m foreman (Reich Labor Service). (with commanding officer). Vormarsch m advance. vortreten to step forward, to step out of the Vormarschlinie / line of advance, axis of ranks. advance. Vortriebskraft / propelling power. Vormarschstraße / road of advance, route of Vortrupp m advance guard support (in Adv Gd advance. of large unit); advance party (in Adv Gd of Vormarschweg m line of advance, route of smaller unit). advance. Vorverdichter m supercharger. Vorposten m outpost. vorverlegen to lift (Arty fire). Vorpostenabschnitt m outpost sector. Vorwähler m preselector (Tp). Vorpostenabschnittsgrenze / outpost-sector Vorwärmer m preheater. boundary. Vorwarner m outpost observer (SR). Vorpostenaufstellung / setting up of outposts, Vorwarnerstelle / outpost station (SR). disposition of outposts. Vorwärtseinschneiden n intersection (Surv). Vorpostenboot n outpost patrol boat (Nav). Vorwärtsfahrer m front driver (of a vehicle with Vorpostendienst m outpost duty. double-ended drive). Vorpostenführer m outpost commander. Vorwärtsgang m forward speed (MT). Vorpostengefecht n outpost engagement. Vorwärtsgeschwindigkeit / forward velocity Vorpostenkette / line of . outguards (Tac). (bombing). Vorpostenkompanie / outpost company. Vorwärtsstaffelung / positive stagger (Ap Vorpostenreserve / outpost reserve. wings). Vorpostensicherungslinie / outpost line of Vorzündung / preignition (Mtr). security (Tac). V-Stellung./ dihedral setting (Ap wings). Vorpostenstellung / outpost position (Tac). Vorposten-Widerstandslinie / outpost line of w resistance (Tac). vorprellen to rush forward. Waage / scales, balance, Vorrang m precedence, priority. waagerecht horizontal. Vorrat m stock, stores, supply. Waagerechtbombenwurf m level-flight Vorratshaltung / maintenance of stocks or bombardment. supplies. waagerechte Gitterlinie X-line (of map grid). Vorratslauf m spare barrel (MG). waagerechte Schußweite level-point range Vorratsteil n spare part (MT). (Gunnery). Vorratszug m supply platoon (TkBn). Waagerechtflug m level flight, horizontal flight. Vorrichtung / device, mechanism, fixture. Wabo / See Wasserbombe. vorrobben, sich to crawl forward. Wachanzug m guard uniform (prescribed for vorrücken to advance. guard duty). Vorschlaghammer in sledge hammer. Wachbataillon n guard battalion (in rear areas vorschreiben prescribe. and Z of I). Vorschrift / regulation, instruction, rule; manual. Wachboot n patrol vessel. vorschiftsmäßig according to regulations. Wachbuch n guard book (guard duty). Vorsicht / caution, care; foresight (Surv). Wachdienst m guard duty. Vorsignal n preliminary signal, warning signal. Wache / guard; watch (Nav). die Wache vorspringend projecting, salient. aufziehen to mount the guard. die Wache Vorsprung m salient (Tac); start, head start, lead. ablösen to relieve the guard. Vorspur / toe-in (MT). Wachgebäude n guardhouse. Wachhabender m Vorstecker m safety pin (bombs, mines, etc.); commander of the guard. lug (fuze). Wachkompanie / guard company (one providing Vorsteckriemen m pommel-pad strap (saddle). the detail for guard duty). Vorstoß m assault, thrust, lunge; piping, edging Wachlokal n guardroom. Wachmannschaft / (along seams of uniform). guard detail. Vorstrom m inflow (Avn). Wachposten m sentry. Wachradfahrerkompanie / bicycle company of a Wachbataillon. Waffenoffizier m ordnance staff officer, Wachregiment n guard regiment (in rear areas ordnance officer. and Z of I). Waffenprüfung / ordnance proving or testing. Wachsamkeit / vigilance. Waffenrock m, blouse. Wachschiff n. patrol vessel. Waffenruhe / truce. wachsender . Drall increasing twist (Ord). Waffenschule / service school. Wachstaffet m oilskin. Waffen-SS / SS Armed Forces. Wachstube / guardroom. Waffenstillstand m armistice. örtlicher Wachstuch n oilcloth. Waffenstillstand truce. Wacht / radar station (Luftwaffe). Waffenstillstandsbedingungen fpl armistice Wachtleitstelle / radar control station terms. (Luftwaffe). Waffenstreckung / surrender. Wachtmeister m technical sergeant (Arty, Cav, Waffenstreuung / armament error. AAA of the Luftwaffe). Waffentechnik / tactics and technique. Wachtruppen fpl guard troops (in rear areas and waffentechnisch pertaining to ordnance Z of I). engineering or mechanics. Wachtturm w watchtower. Waffenüberlegenheit / superiority of arms and Wachvorgesetzter m commander of the guard. equipment. Wachwelle / stand-by frequency (Rad). Waffen und Gerät ordnance materiel. Wackelkontakt m loose contact (Elec). Waffen- und Gerätenachweis m property book. wackeln to rock (Ap wings); to shake, to be Waffen- und Gerätuntersuchung / technical loose. inspection. Wade / calf (of leg). Waffen-Unteroffizier m ordnance sergeant. Waffe / weapon; arm. Waffenwagen m armament car (armored RR Waffenamt n ordnance office (a branch of the train). Oberkommando des Heeres). Waffenwart m armorer-artificer. Waffenaufnahme / gun holder- (multiple AA Wagen m wagon; car (MT, RR). gun mount). Wagenfähre / ferry for vehicles. Waffenblende / gun shield, gun mantlet (Tk). Wagenführer m car commander (MT). Waffenentgiftung / decontamination of Wagenhalteplatz m ambulance loading post. .weapons. Wagenheber m jack. Waffenentgiftungsmittel n weapons Wagenplane / tarpaulin for vehicle. decontaminating agent. Wagenzugführer m caisson section leader Waffenfarbe / service color. (Arty). Waffenfeldwebel m technical sergeant (armorer- wählen to dial (Tp); to select, choose; to vote. artificer). Wähler m dial (Tp); selector (switchboard Waffenfett n gun grease, rifle grease. mechanism). Waffenführung / tactics and technique. Wählerbetrieb m dial system (Tp). Waffengattung / arm or branch of the service. Wählscheibe / dial (Tp); selector dis1: Waffengruppe / group (Ord, SA). die (switchboard mechanism). Waffengruppen auseinandernehmen to field strip wahrscheinlicher Fehler probable error. (a R, etc.). Wahrscheinlichkeitsfaktor m probability factor Waffeninspektion / ordnance inspectorate (a (Ballistics). branch of the Allgemeines Heeresarr.t). Waldblöße / forest clearing. Waffenkasten m arms container (aerial delivery Waldgefecht n combat in woods. unit). Waldgelände n wooded area, woodland. Waffenlager n ordnance depot. Waldlichtung / forest clearing. waffenlos unarmed. Waldrand m edge of woods or forest. Waffenmeister m armorer-artificer official (Civ Waldschneise / fire break, straight narrow forest official ranking as 2nd Lt). clearing-. Waffenmeistergehilfe m assistant armorer- Waldweg m forest road. artificer. Waffenmeisterei / armory, ordnance Wall m rampart, wall (Ft); embankment. shop; armorer-artificer's staff or function. Wallfeldwebel m technical sergeant (Ft troops). Waffenmeisterschule / armorer-artificer school, Wallgraben m moat, ditch. ordnance school. Wallmeister m technical official of fortifications (Civ official ranking as 2nd Lt). company. Walloberfeldwebel m master sergeant (Ft wasserdicht waterproof, watertight. troops). Wasserdichtigkeit / impermeability to water. „ Wallstabsfeldwebel m regimental sergeant major Wasserfahrzeug n craft, vessel (stream crossing). (Ft troops). Wasserflugzeug n seaplane. Walze / roller; body (of a shell); cylinder. wassergekühlt water-cooled. Walzenblende / cylindrical mount, mantlet for wassergierig hygroscopic (powder). cylindrical mount (Tk gun). Wasserlandflugzeug n amphibian airplane. walzenförmig cylindrical. Wasserlandung / landing on water (Avn). Wälzlager n antifriction bearing, ball or roller Wasserlauf m stream, watercourse. bearing. Wasserleitung / water pipes, water main. Walzwerk n rolling mill. Wasserlinie / waterline. Wand / interior wall; baffle; bulkhead; interior Wassermantel m water jacket (MG, Mtr). side. wassern to land on water (Avn). Wanderbatterie / roving battery (Arty). Wasserpumpe / water pump. Wandergeschütz n roving gun. Wasserpumpenkühlung / force-circulation Wanderungsgeschwindigkeit / rate of travel. cooling system (Mtr). Wange / cheek. Wasserreinigungssack m water-sterilizing bag. Wanne / trough, tub; hjill (Tk); ventral turret Wassersäulen-Druckmesser m water-column (Ap). pressure gage. Wanze / bedbug. Wassersperre / water obstacle. Warenlager n warehouse. Wasserspiegel m water level, water surface. Wärme / heat. Wasserstand m water level. Wärmebeständigkeit / resistance to heat. Wasserstandsmesser m water-level gage. Wärmegleichwert m mechanical equivalent of Wasserstoff m hydrogen. heat. Wasserstraße / waterway. Wärmeunterschied m temperature difference Wassertransport m transportation by water. (Met). Wassertrense / watering bridle (harness). Warmluf tenteisung / thermo ice elimination Wasserturm m water tower. (Ap). Wasserumlauf m water circulation (Mtr). Warmluftfront / warm front (Met). Wasserung / landing on water (Avn). Warnflagge / danger flag. Wasserverankerung / anchorage in water (Pon Warnsignal n danger signal. Bdg). Warnstelle / lookout post; district warning center Wasserversorgungskompanie / water supply (AWS). company (Mil). Warnung / warning. Wasserversorgungsstelle / water supply point. Warnzentrale / control center (AWS). Wasserverteilungsstelle / water distributing Wart m ground mechanic, maintenance man point. (Avn); mechanic, rigger; man in charge; warden, Wasserwaage / builder's level, water level (Inst). lookout. wasserwärts streamward. Warte / watchtower; observatory. Wasserwerk n waterworks. warten to wait; to service (Ap, Mtr, etc.). waten to wade. Wartestellung f stand-by position, waiting Watfähigkeit / fording ability, stream-crossing position. ability (MT). Wartung / servicing, maintenance. Watte / absorbent cotton. Warze / lug, stud. Weberknoten m weaver's knot. Waschbenzin n gasoline used for cleaning Wechsel m change; displacement (Arty); purposes. alternation, one-half cycle (Elec); exchange, Wäschesack m laundry bag, barrack (s) bag. currency. Wäschetasche f laundry pocket (pack). Wechselbeziehung / correlation. Wäschewechsel m change of underclothing. Wechselfälle des Gefechts fortunes of war. wasserabstoßend water-repellent. Wechselfestigkeit / fatigue strength (Mech). Wasserbehälter m water chest; water tank. Wechselfeuer n intermittent light. Wasserbombe / depth bomb, depth charge. Wechselgetriebe n gear transmission. Wasserdestillationskompanie / water distillation Wechselpunkt m midpoint (AA gunnery); critical point (Top). service with reserve status. Wechselpunktentfernung / slant range to Wehrdienstverhältnis n service status. midpoint (AA gunnery). Wehrersatz m recruiting and replacement for the Wechselrichter m vibrator (Rad). armed forces. Wechselstellung / alternate emplacement, Wehrersatzbezirk m recruiting area (subdivision alternate firing position. of a Wehrkreis). Wechselstrom m alternating current. Wehrersatzdienststelle / recruiting office. Wechselstromerzeuger m alternating-current Wehrersatzinspekteur m recruiting area generator, alternator (Elec). commander. Wechselstromwecker m alternating-current Wehrersatzinspektion / recruiting area buzzer or ringer (Tp). headquarters. Wechselverkehr m alternate two-way traffic Wehrersatzwesen n armed forces recruiting and (Rad). replacement administration. Wecken n reveille. Wehrertüchtigung / military training. Wecker m buzzer, ringer (Tp). Wehrerziehung / military education. Weckerfallklappe / drop, shutter (Tp). wehrfähig fit for military service, eligible for Weg m road, route, passage, way, channel. military service; able-bodied. Wegebau m road construction. Wehrform / national defense system. Wegebiegung / road curve, road bend. ' Wehrgeographie / military geography. Wegedreieck n triangular road junction. Wehrgeologie / military geology. Wegeeinmündung / junction of side road with Wehrgeopolitik / military geopolitics. main road. Wehrgesetz n compulsory service law, national Wegeerkundung / road reconnaissance, defense act. reconnaissance of route. Wehrhoheit / military sovereignty (right of a Wegegabel / road fork. country to have armed forces of any strength and Wegekarte / circulation map, road map. type). Wegeknie n V-turn (road). Wehrkreis m military area (corresponds roughly Wegekreuzung / crossroads, intersection. to corps area or service command; territorial Wegenetz n road net, network of roads. Germany is divided into about 15 Wehrkreise 1 Wegeposten m marker (traffic control). which form the basis for recruitment and Wegesperre / road block. replacements). Wegespinne / multiple road junction. Wehrkreisbefehlshaber m military area Wegestrecke / stretch of road. commander. Wegeverhältnisse npl road conditions. Wehrkreis-Ersatzdepot v, recruit reception Wegflugpeilung / back bearing (Air Navigation). center of a Wehrkreis. "Weggetreten!" "Dismissed!" Wehrkreiskommando n military area Wegskizze / strip map, sketched road map. headquarters. Wegsperre / road block. Wehrmacht / Armed Forces. wegtreten to break ranks. Wehrmachtakademie / armed forces war college. wegtreten lassen to dismiss. Wehrmachtauskunftstelle / armed forces Wegweiser m road sign. information office (supplies information Wehr n weir (Engr). regarding casualties, missing, etc., upon inquiry Wehr / defense; parapet (G emplacement). by next of kin). Wehrausbildung / military training. Wehrmachtbeamter m civilian official of the Wehrbarmachung / activation. armed forces (Wehrmachtbeamte have nominal Wehrbezirk m recruiting district (subdivision of rank and wear uniforms; they are classified as a Wehrersatzbezirk). combatants). Wehrbezirkskommandeur m recruiting district Wehrmachtbefehlshaber m military district commander. commander in occupied territory (directly Wehrbezirkskommando n recruiting district responsible to the Oberkommando der headquarters. Wehrmacht). Wehrdienst m military service; service with the Wehrmachtbericht m communique of the High armed forces. Command. Wehrdienstbeschädigung / nonbattle injury. Wehrmachtbevollmächtigter m Armed Forces Wehrdienst im Beurlaubtenstande military Plenipotentiary (commander of a protectorate or other occupied territory). wehrunwürdig unworthy to bear arms Wehrmachtfahrkarte / soldier's reduced-rate (classification given to criminals, etc.). railroad ticket. Wehrvergehen n military offense. Wehrmachtführerschein m military motor Wehrversammlung / annual assembly of vehicle operator's permit. reservists. Wehrmachtführungsstab m armed forces wehrwichtige Güter essential items. operations staff (a joint operations staff under wehrwichtige Nachrichten military information. the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht). Wehrwirtschaft / war economy, military Wehrmachtgefängnis n disciplinary barracks. economics. Wehrmachtgeistlicher m chaplain. Wehrwissenschaft / military science. Wehrmacht gelände n military reservation. wehrwürdig worthy to bear arms. See also Wehrmachtgericht n military court. wehrunwürdig. Wehrmachtgesundheitsdienst m military hygiene Weiche / switch (RR); filter (Rad); flank (horse). service. Weicheisen n soft iron, mild steel. Wehrmachtrundfunkempfänger m standard weichen give ground, give way, fall back. broadcast receiver issued to arnjed forces Weichenbock m switch stand (RR). personnel. Weichenhebel m switch lever (RR). Wehrmachtseelsorgedienst m chaplains' service Weichenlaterne / switch lamp (RR). of the armed forces. Weingarten m vineyard. Wehrmachtsfahrlehrerschein m military motor Weingeist m alcohol. vehicle instructor's license. Weise / manner, method, way. Wehrmacht-Standort m military post, garrison or Weißkreuz n lacrimator (Ger marking "White station. Cross"). Wehrmacht-Strafgesetzbuch n military penal Weisung / directive, instruction, letter of code. instruction. Wehrmachtteil m branch of the armed forces Weite / width; distance. (such as Army or Navy). Weiterbildung / advanced training. Wehrmeldeamt n draft board. weitergeben to forward, pass along, relay. Wehrmeldebezirk m draft district (subdivision of Weiterleitungsstelle / forwarding point, a Wehrbezirk). forwarding station. Wehrnummer / personal number (appears on "Weitermachen!" "As you were!" (In the sense identification tag and in pay book; does not of "Carry on!"). correspond to US Army Serial Number). Weitermarsch m resumed march. Wehrordnung / compulsory service law Weitschuß m over (Gunnery). regulations. Weitwerfer m long-range flame thrower. Wehrorganisation / armed-defense system. Weitwinkelaufnahme / wide-angle photograph. Wehrpapiere npl military service documents. Wellblech n corrugated sheet metal. Wehrpaß m service record book. Welle / wave; frequency (Rad); shaft, axle, Wehrpflicht / obligation to serve in the armed spindle. in rollenden Wellen in waves (Tac). forces. Wellenausbreitung / wave propagation (Rad). Wehrpflichtiger m one who is subject to the Wellenband n wave band, frequency band (Rad). draft. Wellenbereich m wave range (Rad). Wehrrecht n military law. Wellenbrecher m breakwater. Wehrsold m army pay. Höhe des Wehrsoldes Wellenlänge / wave length (Rad). rate of pay. Wellenleistung / brake horsepower. Wehrsoldgruppe / pay grade. Wellenmesser m wavemeter, frequency meter Wehrstammblatt n document giving personal (Rad). details (made out at local induction center). Wellenspektrum n frequency spectrum (Rad). Wehrstammbuch n service record book. Wellenwechsel m change of frequency (Rad). Wehrstammkarte / locator card. Wellenwiderstand m characteristic impedance, Wehrstammrolle / roster of draftees (arranged surge impedance (Eleo, Rad). according to age groups). Wellenzapfen m journal (Mech). wellig wavy, Wehrstrafrecht n military penal law. undulating; pulsating (Elec). Wehrsystem n national defense system. Wellpappe / corrugated paper. Weltkrieg m wehrtauglich fit for military service. World War I. Weltkriegsteilnehmer m veteran of World War I. Wetter n weather. Wendegetriebe n reversing gear. Wetterbeobachtung / weather observation. Wendekreis m turning radius (MT). Wetterberatung / See Wetterbericht. wenden to turn, veer. Wetterberatungszentrale / air forces weather Wendepunkt m turning point, critical point. reporting center. Wendeturm m pylon (Adrm). Wetterbericht m weather report. Wendewinkel m angle of yaw (Avn). Wetterbericht vom Pilotballon pibal (Met). Wendezeiger m bank and turn indicator (Ap). Wetterbezirk m weather region, control region. Wendigkeit / maneuverability (Ap); ease in Wetterdienst m weather service. steering or turning, mobility (vehicles). Wetterdienst gerate npl weather instruments Wendung / turn (Avn); facing (drill) ; reversal; (Met). change. Wetterdiensthelferin / air forces weather service werfen to throw. woman auxiliary. Werfer m smoke-shell mortar; signal projector; Wetterelement n weather factor (Ballistics, Met). rocket projector. See also Nebelwerfer. Wettererkundung / weather reconnaissance Werferabteilung / chemical battalion, smoke (Avn). battalion; rocket projector battalion. Wettererkundungsstaffel / weather Werferrahmen m projector frame; frame-type reconnaissance squadron (Avn). rocket projector. Wetterfahne / weather vane. Wetterführung / Werferregiment n chemical regiment, smoke ventilating system (mine). regiment; rocket projector regiment. Wetterfunkmeldung / weather message, Werferschütze m mortar gunner. meteorological message (Bad). Werft / shipyard, dockyard; workshop (Adrm). Wetterfunkspruch m See Wetterfunkmeldung. Werfthalle / repair hangar (Adrm). Wetterkarte / weather map (Met). Werg n oakum. Wetterkunde / meteorology. Werk n work (Ft, etc.); plant, factory. Wetterlage / weather conditions. Werkbank / workbench. Wetterleuchten n lightning (Met). Werkflugplatz m factory airfield. Wettermeldung / weather report Werkluftschutz m factory air-defense system. (Avn); metro message (Arty). Werkmeister m shop foreman (Civ official Wettermessung / meteorological measurement. ranking as Master Sgt). Wetterpeilzug m meteorological and direction- Werkstatt / workshop, machine shop. finding platoon. Werkstattauftrag m work order. Wetterschlüssel TO weather code. Werkstattgerätkraftwagen m spare parts truck Wetterspinne / wind-component indicator (MT). (Gunnery). Werkstattkompanie / repair-shop company, Wettersprengmittel n safety mining explosive. workshop company. Wetterstelle / weather station. Werkstattkraftwagen m repair-shop truck, Wetterstörung / meteorological- disturbance. mobile machine shop (MT). Wettervoraussage / weather forecast. Werkstattrupp m repair-shop detachment, Wettervorhersage / See Wettervoraussage. maintenance party. Wetterwarte / weather station. Werkstattzug m maintenance platoon (Tk Bn). Wetterzug TO metro platoon (Arty). Werkstoff m material. Werkzeug n tool. wetzen to sharpen, hone. Werkzeugkasten m tool box. Wezu-Gerät n wind corrector and time scale Werkzeugmaschine / machine tool. (SR) (Wezu = Weiterzug). Werkzeugstahl m tool steel. wichsen to polish (leather, etc.). Werkzeugtasche / tool bag, tool kit. Wert m Wickelgamaschen fpl wrapped leg-gins, wrap value, factor. puttees. Wespe / wasp (also nickname for Ger self- Wicklung / winding, wrapping. propelled light field howitzer). Widerlager n abutment (Bdg). Westa / See Wettererkundungsstaffel. Widerrist TO withers (horse). Westwall m West Wall (a system of Widerstand m resistance (Elec, Tac); drag fortifications along Germany's western frontier). (Avn). West wallabzeichen n West Wall Badge Widerstandsgruppe / unit assigned to one sector (decoration). of main line of resistance (Tac). Widerstandskessel m pocket of resistance. Windrichtungsanzeiger TO wind-direction Widerstandslinie / line of resistance. indicator (Avn). Widerstandslinie der Vorposten outpost line of Windsack m wind cone, windsock. resistance (Tac). windschief twisted, warped. Widerstandsmesser m ohmmeter. windschiefer Flug crabbing (Avn). Widerstandsmoment n section modulus (Engr). Windschlüssel in key to weather code Widerstandsnest n island of resistance, pocket of numbers and symbols (Met). resistance. Windschutz in windbreak. Widerstandsstellung / delaying position. Windschutzscheibe / windshield. Widerstandstruppe / delaying unit (Tac). windseitig windward. Widerstandszentrum n center of resistance Windstärke / wind velocity (Met). (Tac). Windstoß TO squall, gust, bump. widerstehen to withstand, resist. Windung / twist (Ord). wiederherstellen to repair, restore, reconstruct. Windverband TO lateral bracing (Bdg). Wiederherstellung / reconstruction,, repair, Windverhältnisse npl wind factors (Ballistics). restoration. windwärts upwind, windward. wiederholen to repeat. Windziffer / wind reference number (Gunnery). Wiederholungsunterricht m refresher instruction. Winkel m angle; V-formation, wedge formation wieder richten to re-lay (Gunnery). (Avn); chevron. Wiederspannabzug m double action (SA). Winkelauswanderung / angular movement, Wiege / cradle (G). angular travel. wiegen to weigh. Winkelbeschleunigung / angular acceleration. Wiegengleitbahn / cradle guide rails (G). Winkel der Schräglage angle of bank, angle of Wiegenträger in cradle frame (G). roll (Avn). Wiegentrog m cradle trough (G). Winkelfernrohr n elbow telescope. Wiegenzurrung / cradle lock (G). Winkelgeschwindigkeit / angular speed, angular Wiese und Weide grassland. Wimpel TO velocity, angular travel. pennant. Winkelgruppe / firing angles. untere Windabtrift / wind drift. windabwärts Winkelgruppe low firing angles (0° to 45°). downwind, leeward. obere Winkelgruppe high firing angles (45° to Windanker m downstream anchor cable (Pon 90°). Winkelhebel m angle cam (MG lock). Bdg). Winkelkopf m head of static rod Windankerleine / downstream anchor cable (Pon (river-width measuring Inst). Bdg). Winkellasche / butt strap (made of angle iron). Windankerlinie / downstream line of anchors Winkelmaß n angular measurement; phase (Pon Bdg). constant (Rad). Winkelmesser m gunner's Windankertau n downstream anchor cable (Pon quadrant; Bdg). clinometer (Surv, Arty); goniometer (Surv); Windanzeiger m wind indicator. protractor. Winddruck m wind pressure. Winkelmesserebene / quadrant plate (G). Winde f winch. Winkelmeßgerät n protractor. Windenkasten m winch box. Winkelmessung / goniometry (Surv). Windewagen m winch truck. Winkelspiegel m periscope, protectoscope (Tk). Windfahne / wind vane. Winkeltrommel / cross staff (Surv Inst for laying Windfahnenkorn n wind vane front sight (Ap out right angles). MG). Winker m flagman; signaler using a signal disk; Windflügel TO fan (MT); arming vane (bomb). signal arm or light indicating direction of turn Windjacke / double-breasted field jacket. (MT). Windkanal w wind tunnel (Avn). Winkerflagge / See Winkflagge. Windkegel m wind cone. Winkerkelle / See Winkerstab. Winkerstab m Windmesser m See Windmeßgerät. signaling disk. Windmeßgerät n anemometer. Winkflagge / semaphore flag, control flag, Windmessung / wind test (Met). signal flag. Windmühle / windmill. Winkspruch m semaphore message, message Windpfeil m wind arrow (Met). transmitted by signaling disk or hand signals. Winkverbindung / visual communication by flag Wolkenscheinwerfer m ceiling light (Met). or hand signals. Wolkensegeln n cloud soaring (glider). Winkzeichen n hand signal, flag signal. Wolkenspiegel TO nephoscope (Met). Winterausrüstung / winter equipment. Wolkenuntergrenze / base of cloud. Winterbeweglichkeit / mobility in winter. wolkig broken (Met). Winterkettenglied n oversize track shoe for Wolldecke / -wool blanket. operations in deep snow (MT, Tk). Wolle / wool. Winterkrieg m winter warfare. Winterlost n 50- Wolokusche / boat-type runner (placed under 50 mixture of lewisite and mustard (CWS). gun wheels for operations in deep snow). Wintermedaille des Ostkrieges Eastern Wortlaut TO text, wording1. Campaign Winter Medal (decoration). Wriggeln n sculling. Wirbel m vortex, eddy, whirl; whirlpool; drum Wucht / kinetic energy; striking power, force of roll; spine. impact. Wirbelbildung / formation of eddies (Ballistics). Wulstband n rim band (MT). Wirbelkammer / turbulence chamber (Diesel Wulstfelge / clincher rim (MT). engine). Wundbrand TO gangrene. Wirbelsäule / spinal column. Wunde / wound. Wirbelstrom m eddy current (Elec). Wundstarrkrampf TO lockjaw, tetanus. Wirbelsturm m cyclone, tornado. Wundverband m dressing, bandage. wirksam effective. Wurf m cast, throw; bomb release. wirksame Schußweite effective range. "Wurf!" "Bombs away!" wirksame Steigung effective pitch (propeller). Wurfarten fpl types of release (bombing). Wirkungsbereich m effective range (Ord); field Wurfbahn / bomb trajectory. of fire (Ord); radius of action (Ap). Würfel m cube; capsule, pellet. Wirkungsdauer / persistence (of a Cml agent). Wurf gerät n projector. schweres Wurfgerät Wirkungsfeuer n fire for effect (Arty). chemical rocket projector. Wirkungshalbmesser m radius of rupture Wurfgranate / mortar shell. (demolitions). Wurfgranatzünder TO mortar-shell fuze. Wirkungskreis m circle of rupture (demolitions). Wurfkörper m special projectile for signal Wirkungsschießen n fire for effect (Gunnery). pistols. Wirtschaft / economy; tavern. Wurfparabel / bomb trajectory. wirtschaftlich economical. Wurfrahmen m framework-type projector for Wirtschaftskrieg m economic warfare. high-explosive or incendiary rockets. Wirtshaus n tavern, inn. Wurftaubenschießstand m skeet range. Wischer m wiper; sponge; cleaning-patch; Wurfweite / mortar range; throwing range (hand windshield wiper. grenades); bombing range. Wischstock w cleaning rod (G). Würgebohrung / tapered bore, choke (barrel) Wischstrick m pull-through rope (for pulling (Ord). brush or sponge through G barrel). Würgezange / cap crimper (Engr). Witterung / atmospheric conditions, weather. Würgung / crimp (Am). Witterungseinflüsse mpl exterior ballistic Wurzel / root. factors, weather factors. Wüste / desert. W-Motor m three-bank upright engine. Wohnungsgeldzuschuß m commutation of X quarters, rental allowance. Wohnviertel n residential quarter. X-Uhr / H-hour, zero hour. Woilach TO saddle blanket. X-Tag TO M-day, mobilization day. | Wölbung / droop; camber. Wolfram n tungsten. Y Wolfsgrube / obstacle pit (Ft). Yperit n mustard gas. Wolke / cloud. z Wolkendecke / cloud cover.
Wolkenfeld n cloud bank. Zahnarzt TO dentist. See also Sanitätsoffizier Wolkenhöhe / ceiling (Met). (Z). wolkenlos clear (Met). Zahnbehandlung / dental treatment. Zahnbogen m elevating arc, elevating rack (G). Zeitbombe / time bomb. Zahnbogenrichtmaschine / arc-type elevating Zeiteinteilung / timetable (Tac). mechanism (G). Zeitgruppe / time heading (on Rad messages). Zahnkette / driving chain (MT). Zeitmaß n cadence (inarching). Zahnkranz m traversing rack (Tk turret, AA Zeitschnur / safety fuze, blasting fuze. gun). Zeittafel / timetable, schedule. Zahnkranzlenkung / worm and sector steering Zeitunterschied m time difference (SR); time system (MT). interval (AAA). zäh tough, tenacious; viscous; stub- j born. Zeitunterschiedverfahren n time-difference Zahl / number. method (SR). Zahlenwert m numerical value. Zeitzeichen n time signal. Zahlmeister TO paymaster official Zeitzünder m time fuze (Am). (Wehrmachtbeamter, generally ranking as 2nd Zeitzünderschuß m time fire (Gunnery). Lt, responsible for pay and allowances, ration, Zeitzündschnur / safety fuze, blasting fuze. messing, clothing accounts and company Zelle / cell, cellule. finances). Zellon n cellulose acetate. Zahlmeisterei / office and function of the Zellophan n cellophane. Zahlmeister. Zellophanüberzug m cellophane cover. Zahn m tooth. Zellstoff m cellulose. Zahnrad n gear, gear wheel; pinion. Zelluloidtafel / celluloid disk; protractor; Zahnradgetriebe n gear transmission (MT). templet. Zahnradpumpe / gear pump (Mtr). Zellwolle / cellulose fiber. Zahnstange / rack (Tech). Zelt n tent. Zahnstangenlenkung / pinion and sector steering Zeltausrüstung / tent equipment. system (MT). Zeltbahn / shelter half. Zahntechniker m dental technician. Zeltbau m tent pitching. Zange / pliers, tongs. Zeltlager n tent camp. Zangenangriff m pincer attack, double Zeltleine / guy rope (tent). envelopment (Tac). Zeltpflock m tent pin, guy pin, guy-line stake. Zangenbewegung / pincer movement. Zeltstock m tent pole. Zapfen m pin; journal; trunnion; pivot; plug; tap; Zementfliese / concrete paving block. spigot; tenon. Zensor in censor. Zapfendüse / pintle nozzle, pin nozzle (Mtr). Zensur / censorship. Zapfenkreuz n cross (of a universal joint). Zentralbatterie / common battery (TV). Zapfenlager n pillow block, bushing. Zentrale / central (Tp); central station (Arty). Zapfenstreich m taps. zentrale Projektion gnomonic projection. Zapfstelle / standpipe. Zentralrichtgerät n director (AAA). Zaum m bridle. Zentralschmierung / central lubrication (MT). Zaun m fence. Zentrierwulst m bourrelet (Am). Zehe / toe. Zentrum n center; bull's eye. Zeichen n sign; signal; call; military symbol. zerbrechen to crack, break into pieces. Zeichenbrett n drawing board. zerdrücken crush, crumple, squash, squeeze. Zeichenerklärung / legend, key to map signs. zerfallen disintegrate. Zeichengerät n plotting instrument, drawing Zerfallgurt m disintegrating belt (MG). instrument. Zerknallstoß m blast, concussion. Zeichenpapier n drawing paper. zerlegen disassemble, dismantle, strip; Zeichenverbindung / visual communication. decentralize, disperse; disintegrate. zeichnen to draw, sketch. Zerlegerzünder m self-destroying fuze (AA Zeichnung / drawing, blueprint, plan. Am). Zeigefinger m forefinger. zerlegte Formen broken outlines (Cam). Zeiger m indicator, pointer; hand, needle (on Zerlegung / dispersal, decentralization; Inst dial). disintegration; dismantling, stripping. Zeigerzieleinrichtung / follow-the-pointer sight zermalmen crush, crunch, smash, dash to pieces. mechanism (G). zermürben wear down. Zeitabstand m headway, time interval. Zermürbung / attrition. Zermürbungskrieg m war of attrition. Zielbreite / target length (moving targets). Zermürbungsstrategie / strategy of attrition. "Ziel dreht!" "Target changing Zerschellerschicht / burster course, bursting course!" (AA predictor). layer, detonating slab (Ft). Zieldreieck n shot group, aiming group (sighting Zerschneidezünder m See Zug- und and aiming exercise). Zerschneideziinder. Zieleinrichtung / sighting mechanism (Ord). zerspalten to split up. zielen to aim, sight. zersplittern to shatter; to split up, dissipate Zielentfernung / range to target (Gunnery). (forces, etc.). Zielerkundung / target reconnaissance. zersprengen to crack, burst into pieces, shatter; Zielfehler m aiming error. to blow up; to rout. Zielfernrohr n telescopic sight, direct sighting zerspringen to explode, burst. telescope. Zerstäuber m atomizer, spray. Zielfernrohrträger m telescopic sight mount. Zerstäuberdüse / spray nozzle; Diesel fuel Zielfeststellung / locating of target (Gunnery). injector. Zielfläche / objective plane (Gunnery); target Zerstäubergerät n chemical spray apparatus; area (bombing). sprayer-type decontaminating apparatus. Zielflug m homing (Air Navigation). Zerstörangriff m hit-and-run raid (Avn). Zielgelände n target area. zerstören destroy, demolish. zielgenau - accurate, precise. Zerstörer m destroyer (Nav); twin-engine Zielgerät n sight, sighting mechanism (Ord); fighter, long-range fighter (Ap). bomb sight. Zerstörerflugzeug n twin-engine Zielgeschwindigkeit / speed of target. fighter airplane. Zielgevierttafel / target-designation grid (Arty Zerstörergeschwader n twin-engine fighter wing. Surv). Zerstörerschule / twin-engine fighter pilot Zielhöhe / height of target, altitude of target. school. Zielhöhenwinkel m angle of site (Gunnery); Zerstörung / destruction, demolition. angular height of target (AAA). Zerstörungsarbeiten fpl demolitions. Zielhöhenwinkel zum Abschußpunkt angular Zerstörungsfeuer n destruction fire (Arty). height of target at present position (AAA). Zettel m card, tag, ticket, slip. Zielhöhenwinkel zum Meßpunkt angular height Zeug n ordnance supplies; gear, equipment. of target at instant of range determination Zeugamt n ordnance office. (AAA). Zeughaus n arsenal. Zielhöhenwinkel zum Treffpunkt angular height Zeugnis n certificate. of target at future position (AAA). Zickzackscheibe / zigzag target (Tng). Zielhöhenwinkel zum Wechselpunkt angular Ziegelei / brickyard. height of target at midpoint (AAA). ziehen to draw, pull, drag, tow; to pull up (Ap); Zielkelle / See Ziellöffel. to be drafty. Zielkontrollspiegel m aim-checking device. Ziehzünder m pull firing device (land mine). Zielkreis m target area (bombing). Ziel n target, objective, goal. ins Ziel gehen to Ziellandung / spot landing (Avn). hold into the target. das Ziel aufsitzen lassen to Ziellineal n orienting straightedge (MG aiming hold at bottom edge of target. das Ziel circle). verschwinden lassen to hold at upper edge of Ziellinie / line of sight. target. Ziellinienprüfer m bore sight (Ord). Zielabschnitt m sector of fire, target sector. Ziellöffel m aiming disk, sighting disk, marking Zielachse / sighting axis (plane table alidade). disk. Zielanflug m approach flight, approach run Zielmarke / lead mark (telescopic sight). (Avn). Zielmunition / subcaliber ammunition. Zielansprache / target designation. Zielpunkt m target point, objective point. Zielaufklärung / artillery target reconnaissance. Zielpunktkarte / battle map or firing chart Zielaufnahme mit Langbasisanlage horizontal showing location of probable targets. base method. Zielpuppe / dummy. Zielausbildung / training in aiming, training in Zielraum m target area, sector of fire. laying. Zielrechenmaschine / predictor, prediction Zielbild n target image (telescopic sight). mechanism (AA); ballistic director (Arty). Zielrichtung / direction of the target. Zollhaus n custom house. Zielscheibe / practice target. Zollschranke / tollgate. Zielschiene / sighting bar. Zonenzeit / standard time. Zielschiff n target ship. . Zielschwarze n bull's- Zubehör n accessories. eye. Zubehörteil m part, accessory. Zielseitenwinkel m azimuth of target. Zubehörtornister m accessories case (portable Zielseitenwinkel zum Abschußpunkt azimuth of Rad). target at present position (AAA). Zubringer m follower (SA). Zielseitenwinkel zum Treffpunkt azimuth of Zubringerfeder / follower spring (SA). . target at future position (AAA). Zubringerhebel m belt-feed lever (MG). Zielsetzung / designation of objective. Zucht / discipline. Zielsicherheit / accuracy of fire, marksmanship. Zuchthaus n penitentiary. Zielspinne / range-deflection fan (Gunnery). Zuchthausstrafe / sentence of confinement to a Zielstachel m pointed-post reticle (telescopic penitentiary. sight). Zufahrtstraße / access road, approach road. Zieltafel / data sheet (Gunnery). zufälliger Fehler nonsystematic Zielteil m target sector. error (Arty); accidental error (Mech, Optics). Ziel- und Anschlagsübungen fpl aiming drill. Zufallstreffer on accidental hit. Zielunterlagen fpl information of objectives, Zufuhr / supply, bringing up of supplies. target data. Zuführer m belt feed (MG); feed mechanism Zielvorrichtung / aiming mechanism. (automatic weapon). Zielwaagerechte / horizontal through base of Zufuhrstraße / line or road of communication, target (Arty). line or road of supply. Zielwechsel m change of target, engaging of Zuführung / feed (MG); lead-in (Rad). successive targets. Zuführungsdraht m lead-in (Rad). Zielweg m course of target (AAA). Zuführungsgehäuse n feed box (AA gun). Zielwurf m precision bombing. Zuführungsweg m route for bringing up Zielzuweisung / allocation of targets. supplies, etc. Zug m platoon; groove (rifling); Ziffer / cipher, figure, numeral. train (RR); pull; tension; draft. Zifferblatt n dial (on Inst). Zugang m access, approach; increase, addition. Ziffern to cipher, encipher, encrypt. Zugangsweg m access road, approach road. Zimmerantenne / indoor antenna. Zugbewachung / train guard. Zugbreitkeil m Zimmermann m carpenter. platoon in inverted-wedge formation. Zimmerschießgerät n field artillery trainer. Zugbrücke / drawbridge. Zinkbecher m zinc container (dry cell). Zugdämpfer m baffle (engine muffler). Zinknebel m HC mixture, HC smoke mixture Zugdruckzünder m pull-pressure igniter (mine). (CWS). Zügel m bridle; rein. Zinn n tin. zugelassen authorized, permitted; admitted. Zirkel m compasses, dividers. Zügelring m bit ring (harness). Zirruswolke / cirrus cloud (Met). zugeteilt attached; allotted. Zisternenfahrzeug n vehicle fitted with chemical Zugfähre / rope ferry (Engr). spray apparatus. Zugfeder / safety spring (MG). Zisternenflugzeug n airplane fitted with Zugfederhaken m safety-spring catch (MG). chemical-spray apparatus. Zugfederschraube / See Zugfeder- Zivil n civilian clothing. spannschraube. Zivilbevölkerung / civilian population, Zugfederspannschraube / safety-spring tension Zivilgericht n civil court. screw (MG). Zivilinternierter m civilian internee. Zugfestigkeit / tensile strength. Zivilist m civilian. Zugführer m platoon leader. Zivilkleidung / civilian clothing. Zuggrenze / platoon boundary. Zivilluftfahrt / civil aviation, commercial Zuggurt m tension chord (truss). aviation. Zughaken m pintle (Trac); singletree attachment Zivilperson / civilian. hook (limber). Zivilvergehen n civil offense. Zugkeil m platoon in wedge formation. Zoll m inch (2.5b cm); duty, tariff, toll. Zugkolonne / column of platoons. Zugkraft / tractive power; tension force; drawbar Zünderhalter m shell (of blasting cap). pull (prime mover). Zünderhülse / hood (of fuze). Zünderkappe / Zugkraftwageh m prime mover, halftrack carrier closing cap (time fuze); head (point-detonating and prime mover. fuze); upper cap (clockwork fuze). Zugleistung / tractive power; drawbar pull Zünderkörper m body (fuze). (Trac); draft efficiency (of animals). Zünderlaufzeit / time of functioning (fuze), fuze Zugmaschine / prime mover (MT). range. Zugöse / drag washer (wheel); lunette (limber, Zünderstellmaschine / automatic fuze setter (AA trailer). gun). Zugramme / drop-hammer-type pile driver. Zünderstellschlüssel m manual fuze setter. Zugriemen m brake cable; trace (harness). Zünderstellsitz m fuze-setter support (AA gun). Zugschraube/ tractor propeller (Ap). Zünderstellung / fuze setting (Gunnery). Zugschrauber m tractor airplane. Zünderteller m body (powder-train time fuze). Zugspannung / tensile stress. , zündfertig armed, fuzed, ready for firing. Zugstange / brake rod (vehicle brake); pintle Zündfolge / firing order (of engine cylinders). drawbar (MT, Trac); drawbar (trailer). Zündfunke m ignition spark (Mtr). Zugstreife / train patrol. Zündgerät n demolition equipment. Zugtau n tow rope. Zugtrupp m platoon Zündglocke / inside bottom of cartridge case headquarters personnel, platoon command group (SA Am). personnel. Zündhebel m spark control (Ap). Zug- und Zerschneidezünder m pull and cut Zündholz n match. igniter, tension release igniter (LM). Zündhütchen n primer (SA Am); percussion Zugverkehr m railroad traffic. primer (fuze); percussion cap, propellent primer Zugwache / train guard. (Am). Zugzünder m pull igniter (LM). Zündhütchenausfall m blown primer. Zuladung / useful load (Ap). Zündhütchenhülse/ primer cup (Am). Zulage / additional pay or allowance; addition; Zündkabel n spark plug cable (Mtr). appendix. zulässig permissible; admissible. Zündkanal m vent hole (obturator); primer vent Zulassung / registration certificate (MT); (cartridge); flash hole (fuze); cap hole (blasting registration and airworthiness certificate (Avn); cartridge). admission; permission. Zulegeplatte / attachable Zündkapsel / detonator. base plate Zündkerze / spark plug. (mine-surveying set). Zündladung / primer, primer charge, igniting zulegen to add to. charge. Zuleitung / lead-in (Rad). Zündladungskapsel / detonator casing (fuze). Zuleitungskabel n lead-in cord (signal lamp). Zündladungskörper m detonator charge (fuze). Zunahme / increase, gain, addition. Zündlage / ignition system (Mtr). Zündachse / operating-piston sleeve (blasting Zündlichtmaschine/ generator (MT). machine). Zündloch n vent, flash vent. Zündapparat m magneto; igniter; exploder, Zündmagnet m magneto. blasting machine. Zündmittel n detonation agent, primer, igniter, Zündbolzen m concussion plunger, percussion igniting mixture. plunger, plunger (powder-train time fuze). Zündnadel / firing pin (fuze). Zündeinstellung / timing (ignition). Zündpatrone / ignition cartridge (Am). zünden ignite, detonate; fire (a demolition Zündpunkt m flash point. charge). Zündpunktverstellung / timing (engine ignition). Zünder m fuze (Am); igniter (land mine). Zündsatz m powder train, primer (Am, den Zünder einstellen set the fuze. demolitions); igniter train (pyrotechnic Sig); Zünderdeckel m false ogive (Am). detonating composition. Zünderdraht m firing wire, lead wire Zündschalter m ignition switch (Ap, MT). (demolitions). Zündschlüssel m ignition key (MT). Zündereinstellung / fuze setting. Zündschnur / safety fuze. Zündereinteilung / fuze scale. Zündschnuranzünder m fuze lighter. Zündergehäuse n fuze body (Am); fuze cover Zündschraube / threaded primer (Am). (bomb). Zündschraubengehäuse n case (threaded percussion primer). Zusatzgetriebe n auxiliary transmission (MT). Zündspule/ ignition coil (Mtr). Zustand m state, condition, situation. Zündstift m insulated electrode (spark plug). zuständig competent; authorized. Zündstrahl m igniting flash, priming flash (Am). Zustellung / delivery. Zündstrom m ignition current (Mtr). zuteilen allot, attach. Zündübertragung / induced detonation Zutritt m entrance; admittance. (demolitions). zuverlässig reliable. Zündung / firing, detonation (Am, demolitions); zuwiderhandeln act in opposition, act against, ignition (Mtr). "Zündung eingestellt!" counteract; break, violate (a regulation, etc.). "Contact!" zuziehen tighten, draw together. (A vn). Zwangsauslösung. / static line device (Prcht). Zündverstellung / spark control, spark Zweiachser in two-axle vehicle, four-wheel adjustment (Mtr). vehicle. Zündverteiler m distributor (Mtr). zweiadrig two-stranded (Elec). Zündvorrichtung / firing device zweiäugig binocular adj. (LM); ignition system (Mtr). Zweibein n bipod (MG). Zündwilligkeit / . ignition quality (Diesel fuel). Zweidecker m biplane. ZUndzeitpunkt m instant of firing (engine Zweielektrodenröhre / diode tube (Rad). ignition). Zweierzelt n two-man shelter tent. zunehmender Drall increasing twist Zweiflügel-Luftschraube / two-blade propeller (Ord). Zungenschiene / point of switch rail (RR). (Ap). Zungenstuhl m knee (RR switch). Zweiglager n branch depot; branch camp (PW). Zurrbolzen m locking pin (G). zweigleisig double-tracked (RR). Zurrbrücke / cradle lock frame (G). Zweiglinie / junction line (RR). Zurrgriff m cradle lock handle (G). Zweigpark m branch depot. Zurrhaken m locking hook (G carriage). Zweigstelle / branch, branch office, substation. Zurrhebel m lock lever. zweimotorig twin-engine. Zurrlager n lock support (cradle lock). Zwei-Ohr-Verfahren n binaural method (sound Zurrstange / lock rod. locating). Zurrstellung / locked position (Ord). Zweipolröhre / diode tube (Rad). Zurrstück n back plate latch lock (MG). Zweipunktverfahren n two-point resection Zurrung / locking mechanism (G, Tk, MG); (Surv). anchorage; lashing; holdfast. Zweischwimmer-Seeflugzeug n twin-float Zurückstellung / deferment. seaplane. Zurückstellungsantrag m request for deferment. Zweisitzer m two-place airplane; two-seater zurückweichen give ground, give way. (vehicle). zurückziehen, sich fall back, retire, withdraw. Zweitaktmotor m two-cycle engine. Zusammenarbeit / cooperation, mutual support. Zweisternmotor m double-row radial engine. Zusammenballung / concentration (Toe). Zweistieler m double-bay biplane. Zusammenfassung / concentration (Arty); zweistufig two-stage (Elec, Rad). abridgment, summary. Zweitaktsystem n two-cycle principle. zusammengefaßtes Feuer concentrated fire Zweiwegeatmung / two-way respiration (gas (Arty); collective fire (SA). mask). zusammenlaufen converge. Zwickzange / cutter, cutting pliers. zusammensetzen assemble; compile; compound; Zwillingslafette / twin mount (Ord). collect, bring together; fit together. Zwillingsläufe mpl twin barrels (MG). Zusammensetzung / composition. Zwillingsmachinengewehr n twin-barreled Zusammenstoß in collision; clash. machine gun. Zusammenwirken u synchronization; Zwillings-MG.-Drehturm m revolving turret coordination; liaison; cooperation. with twin-barreled machine gun (Ap). zusammenziehen tighten, draw together, Zwillingswaffe / twin-barreled weapon. contract. zwingen compel, force. Zusatz m addition; supplement; appendix. Zwischenbahnhof m intermediate station (RR). Zusatzfallschirm m parachute lobe. Zwischenentfernung / intermediate range Zusatzflügel m auxiliary airfoil, slat (Ap). (Gunnery). Zwischenfeld n ground between delaying positions, area between successive positions, intermediate area. Zwischenfrequenz / intermediate frequency (Rad). Zwischenfrequenzempfänger m superheterodyne receiver. Zwischengebläse n auxiliary stage supercharger, turbosupercharger. Zwischengetriebe n auxiliary transmission (MT). Zwischenlandung / intermediate landing. Zwischenlandungsplatz in intermediate landing field. Zwischenraum m interval (from left to right). Zwischenstecker m adapter plug (Elec). Zwischenstelle / linking station; relay station (Sig Com). Zwischenstellung / intermediate position. Zwischenstück n adapter. Zwischenwelle / intermediate shaft, propeller shaft. Zwischenziel n intermediate objective; reference point (Arty, R fire). Zwitterfahrzeug n half-track vehicle. zwo two (used in voice transmission to avoid confusion with drei, three).
Zyanwasserstoffsäure / hydrocyanic acid, prussic acid (CWS). Foreword Zylinderblock m cylinder block (Mtr). Authorized Abbreviations Zylinderinhalt m total volume of cylinder (Mtr). German-English Vocabulary Zylinderkopf m cylinder head (Mtr). Zylinderlaufbüchse / cylinder liner (Mtr). Contact Us Zylinderschleifen n cylinder grinding (Mtr). Zylinderverschluß m bolt mechanism (R). Zylinderwand / cylinder wall (Mtr). ZZ-Verfahren n method of radio approach landing (the main let-down signal is ZZ with last letter of airport station signal in between). Home Complete List by Subjects All World Wars Blog All World Wars Store