European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - April 02, 1963, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Tower Wai turned into Battery observation posh villagers help defeat aggressors observe in lower Leek  it was really Friendly territory that the men of Btry b of the 39th arty s 2nd howitzer in defended in an artillery proficiency test. When the Battery rattled into Malbacho Germany a Scenic Little Village about 10 mite from their Post at Schweinfurt they were greeted ilk conquering heroes. A Welcome committee headed by the local mayor greeted them with the keys to the City and Jull about every building in ii. Alt Public buildings and several private Homes were turned Over to the Battery As Sites for weapons Headquarters and observation posts. The townsfolk even chipped in and helped set up some of the installations. When they were done 155-mm howitzers loomed in Back Yards partially camouflaged by family wait lines machine gun muzzles peeked from bedroom windows along the main Street and binoculars glinted from a Lookout Post in the Church Tower. The aggressors never had a Chance. When they got within a few Miles of the town they were spotted by Volunteer sales Farmers who crouched in surrounding Orchards and then hot footed to hire Battery Headquarters with reports on the enemy movements. When the aggressors had been repulsed the villagers helped the of Sake up barbed wire till in gun emplacements and repair Miner damage. Fill Courns Well known form implement give camouflage distinctive note. Member of fire direction Center in courtyard Lake time out to pose with Friendly townspeople. Tuesday april 2, 1963 the stars and stripes Page 11