The following brief description of German traffic control signals is taken from Tactical and Technical Trends, No. 23, April 22, 1943. [DISCLAIMER: The following text is taken from the U.S. War Department publication Tactical and Technical Trends. As with all wartime intelligence information, data may be incomplete or inaccurate. No attempt has been made to update or correct the text. Any views or opinions expressed do not necessarily represent those of the website.]

GERMAN CONVOY-CONTROL SIGNALS The following is an extract from German rules for convoys in the desert. *          *          * a. To Vehicle Following: Blue flag waved      Caution - difficult country Blue flag held straight out Stop where you are until I have reconnoitered Red flag held straight out Come on b. To Vehicle in Front: Blue flag waved      You're driving too fast - can't keep up Blue flag held straight out Am stopping - bad going or breakdown Red flag held up Have stopped for a moment but need no help

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