Rehearsal of an entertaining parade group – Wehrmacht Day, March 1941
Here, the “Gruppe Schwitzgäbele” is rehearsing for a performance intended for “Wehrmacht Day.” In 1941, this public relations event fell on March 23rd. During those grim wartime days, there was a clear effort to present the military in a humorous light. It’s not all that bad, folks...
The name “Gruppe Schwitzgäbele” may refer to the rare surname Schwitzgabel, which is most common in Alsace and Switzerland.
Translated with Google.


