| Accession Number | P03778.001 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Black & white - Print silver gelatin |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | North Africa: Libya |
| Date made | c 1941 - 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
A German Afrika Korps heavy artillery crew with their commandeered Italian Fiat, 665NM 4x2, 6 ton ...
Description
A German Afrika Korps heavy artillery crew with their commandeered Italian Fiat, 665NM 4x2, 6 ton cargo truck, towing a captured French heavy field gun with the German designation 15.5 cm K 417 f. These field guns were captured by the German army during the French campaign in May - June 1940 and after re chambering were impressed into German service with the Afrika Korps and with coastal artillery batteries. The men are preparing to tow the gun to a new position. This private German photograph is from an album found by NX50685 Private (later Sergeant) Norman Ashley Coleman, 9th Division Supply Company.
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