Most important military terms in German

[Werner von Maybach]

The most important military terms in German:

Let’s go. - Sprung auf. Marsch. Marsch.

Move soldier. – Bewegung Soldat

This is an order. - Das ist ein Befehl.

Get cover. – In Deckung.

Follow me. – Alle man mir folgen.

Throw a grenade - eine Handgranate werfen

Open fire. - Feuer frei.

Cease fire. - Feuer einstellen.

Aim well. - Sauber draufhalten

Attack. – Angriff

Line of fire - Die Schußlinie

Cover the left/ right flank. – Sicher die linke/ rechte Flanke.

I need ammunition. – Ich brauche Munition.

Hands up. – Hände hoch.

Retreat – Rückzug

medic - Sanitäter

sniper - Scharfschütze

Company. – Kompanie

Platoon – Zug

Squad – Gruppe

British soldier – Tommy

Russian soldier – Iwan

American soldier – Jerry

This is meant to be a small help for those, who want to let their characters speak real German.
Of course it’s not complete, but I can extend it some time, if wished.
Please also feel free to ask your specific language questions here.

Ah, and please do not feel offended by the nicknames for British/ Russian/ American soldiers, you are always welcome to call me a Kraut .