Picture 1: Quarters in Paris.
The German force advances victorious in all
And on the far horizon, the towers of Paris call.
But the French have forts that ring the city; they’re there at every pass
Their fire slows our way ahead, but we take them all at last.
In Paris we find a place to stay, as nice as can be found,
And rest, and play, write letters home that tell of our renown.
Picture 2: Paris.
And when the forts were taken, we stood upon their heights
We saw with awe the magnificence of Paris big and bright.
There it lies with all its towers, that proud and glorious name,
We looked for hours upon it and will never be the same.
Hans hears his heart beat stronger, he senses the goal is near.
He waves his helmet above him and lets out a joyous cheer.
Picture 3: Good Camaraderie.
But on the way to Paris there’s fighting all the way
And many a young man with his life does pay.
Even Hans is sorely wounded and sinks then to the ground
But a rider pulls him from the field and makes him safe and sound.
When the wound is partly healed, Hans will wait no more.
He takes his gun and hurries back to fight in this glorious war.
Picture 4: Christmastime Before Paris
The fighting never seems to end, as Christmastime is near.
But then a pause and quiet reigns, which now we hold quite dear.
In enemy land Hans will celebrate the Yuletide
With a little tree and all his comrades at his side.
When he looks at the twinkling lights, he feels a bit of sorrow
And thinks of home where he wishes he were tomorrow.
Picture 5: Fighting the Partisans.
But the war continues its bloody and goes on far and wide
And worst of all, new enemies appear on every side.
Even the farmers in some locales take part in the fight
They shoot at us most cowardly while hiding out of sight.
And sometimes Hans is the target of their play,
But he fears them not and always can chase them away.
Picture 6: Bloody Payback.
Hans was once attacked by such a band and to them a lesson he did teach.
He fought bravely and beat every one of them within his reach.
Despite their numbers he chased them away
And takes their leader captive, taking him to the general.
He’s then taken to the camp where justice is met
And the cowardly murderer meets his end.