23rd November 1942
Barlog 8711
Barlog cartoon postcard depicting two foxes greeting each other under the moonlight. Bestell-Nr.8711 (italic numerals). Ref: 23.11.1942
The caption reads:
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Landesschützen-Bataillon 704
Field post numbers: none determined
The State Rifle Battalion IV/XI was set up during mobilisation on 26th August 1939 in Magdeburg, in Military District XI. The battalion was formed into 4 companies. After formation, the battalion continued to be deployed in Magdeburg, in Military District XI. From October 1939, the battalion was subordinate to Division zbV 411.
On 1st April 1940, the battalion was renamed State Rifle Battalion 704. The battalion continued to be subordinate to Division zbV 411 and was stationed in Magdeburg. On 10th August 1942, the battalion received a 5th company from the 2nd company of State Rifle Battalion 716. On February 8, 1944, this 5th company was transferred to State Rifle Battalion 708 as the 6th company. The battalion now received a new 5th and 6th company from the 1st and 3rd company of the Landesschützen Battalion 721.
The 11th State Rifle Replacement Battalion was responsible for replacing the battalion .
Source: lexikon--der--wehrmacht-de
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