Major Werner Pluskat

That may be it. Does it say which bridge?

 

"The Magdeburg officer, an expert artilleryman, had long ago learned not
to underestimate the enemy. Early on the morning of June 6, 1944, he
had looked out from his forward artillery post and had seen the Allied
invasion fleet. Then, as now, he had promptly informed his superiors
of the situation. "It's the invasion," he had said. "There must be
ten thousand ships out there." His incredible message was not
believed. "What way are these ships headed?" he was asked. His reply
was stark and simple: "Right for me."

Now Major Werner Pluskat, the man who had directed the German fire from
the center of Omaha Beach, prepared to make a stand on the Elbe. His
gunners along the river, north and south of Magdeburg, would hold back
the Americans as long as they could. But Pluskat had been around too
long to have any doubts about the outcome. "

So far just that it was at Magdeburg.

http://vnthuquan.net/diendan/tm.aspx?m=175644

 

Now I remember. That was where he surrendered with some General. Thanks

 

My pleasure. I just happen to have a copy of it .

 

Never saw this picture before. But it is obvious to see my family's resemblance.

 

That photo of Pluskat appears in Ryan's The Longest Day.

 

Thanks, I enjoyed this thread. Alsations are great dogs as was the one in the movie. Wish there were more fun ones like this one.

 

All those responsible for NOT blowing up the Ludendorf bridge were shot on orders from Hitler. Werner Pluskat was not there. As statedearlier he surrendered in Magdeberg in April 1945.

 

Does anyone know when Pluskat passed way?