The basic German flamethrower combat unit was the twelve-man flamethrower shock troop (Flammenwerferstosstrupp) consisting of two small-flamethrower squads (Kleiftrupps) and four hand-grenade throwers. In the shock troop, the two flamethrower squad leaders became shock-troop leaders. Click each image to enlarge. 1. Four-man flamethrower squad consisting of lance operator, flamethrower carrier, assistant-grenadier (left), and squad leader. … Continue reading Anatomy of a German Flamethrower Attack