12/18/2023 0 Comments German stormtrooper gas mask ww1![]() ![]() There are also portrayals of Kriegers in Ciaphas Cain: The Greater Good which paints a picture of pretty amiable troops without any of the robotic vibes that Steve Lyons's portrayals of Krieg tend to have. For example in Warriors of Ultramar by Graham McNeill, in which Kriegers are pretty generic guardsmen. Outside of those sources there are also occasional examples of Kriegers who are pretty much indistinguishable from gas masked cadians. It's hard to picture the automatons of Dead Men Walking or the other short stories by Steve Lyons acting in the same manner as the Kriegers in the routs described in Siege of Vraks. That said, I think it's important to consider that the Siege of Vraks, fall of Orpheus, and Dead Men Walking portrayals of Krieg all vary considerably, as each is an interpretation by a different author. Glad you brought this up, the idea that Kriegers would sooner kill their own commissars than retreat isn't very accurate at all. Have you actually heard of Kriegers running away in fear? It's clearly possible for them to do this in the setting but as it stands, it is simply a meme the community came up with. I read every Krieg literature out there and there hasn't been once a mention of a Krieger caving in some heretic's skull with their entrenching tool. ![]() It only takes a bit longer for them to break in comparison to other Imperial Guard units.ģ. This just proves that Kriegers are also human, not just machines designed for war. They retreated and fragged their own commissars who tried to stop the retreat! Aside from that, there are multiple instances of Krieg engineers screaming in fear as they faced Khornate Beserkers in Volume 6. While this all make sense, have you actually heard of Kriegers running away in fear? They did! On page 72 of Imperial Armor Volume 5, the 158th Regiment of the 12th Line Korps routed due to heavy heretic resistance on the second Vraksian defense line. The Kriegers retreat when an objective proves too much, is just a waste of men and materiel or a tactical decision designed to ensure victory. No! They throw themselves into enemy fire because they know that they're death would lead to an objective won and we all know the Emperor is all about that glory. ![]() Krieg grunts share the same mentality, they don't throw themselves into enemy fire because they want to die. They won't send charges unless they know it would result in a victory or help out on another front. Krieg commanders are statistical in nature, they ensure that their objectives are taken without unnecessary loss. Krieg believes in the Cult of Sacrifice, yes however their deaths should be with purpose. If you were in Vraks right now suggesting to bayonet charge the Chaos Titans, you probably would've been blammed. Krieg and Germany however don't share the same doctrines as Germany in our world simply can't monumental losses, instead opting for quick and decisive strikes such as the Schlieffen Plan and Kaiserschlacht Offensive.Krieg and France fight with attrition with similar cases being noted with Vraks and Verdun respectively.It doesn't stop there as even the way Krieg fights can be likened to French military doctrines. It could be argued that Krieg is more French than German with the prior points stated. The breastplate worn by Krieg Officers and Death Riders is inspired by the French Cuirassier breastplate.The Lasgun Model 98 is named after the German Gewehr 98.The bayonet is modeled after the American M1917 Bayonet.The iconic gas mask is extremely similar to the British SBR Gas Mask used during the war.The helmet top shares a profile with the French Adrian helmet while the bottom part is clearly inspired by the German Stalhelm.The longcoat & trousers bears a striking resemblance to French WW1 uniforms.This isn't the case as Krieg shares many different design aspects from all combatants in WW1. People however tend to mistake that Krieg is only inspired by the German Empire. ![]() THE DEATH KORPS IS INSPIRED BY WW1 IN GENERALĪs it was obvious, Krieg is an amalgamation of WW1 elements. I thought it would be a good time to clear up some common misconceptions of our favorite shovel boys. Since the Death Korps of Krieg received its update, many players would now soon get into the Krieg sub-community. ![]()
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