[David Ransome]

Hi David,

Have a look on Google for 'Wallendorf burning', go down the first page to 'Siegfried Line Campaign:Chapter 3' then go to page 58. The preceding text will explain what happened and why. - "Although the enemy's Alarmbataillon had only small arms weapons, the troops defended with tenacity. Not until Wallendorf was wreathed in flame and smoke caused by artillery fire, tracer bullets, and infantry flame throwers was the enemy dislodged."

The cartoon is presumably German commenting on the light of democracy or whatever 'lighting' - a play on words.

Regards,

David