TM 30-506. H-Dr Horse-drawn WAR DEPARTMENT TECHNICAL HE High Explosive MANUAL Hq Headquarters GERMAN-ENGLISH Inf Infantry DICTIONARY Inst Instrument WAR DEPARTMENT Lt 20 MAY I944 LM Land Mine Maj 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 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 AT Antitank Obsn Observation Avn Aviation Ord Ordnance AWS Aircraft Warning Service Pers Personnel, Person Btry Battery Photo Photography BC Battery 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 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 ). 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.). 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 (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 ). 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 (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 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 m (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 (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 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 (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 , ). 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 (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. m Fahrstellung / traveling position (Ord). (from enlistment until promotion to Fähnrich). Fahrt / ride, run; trip, journey; speed. Fahnenjunker- 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 . 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. 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). / 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

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).

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