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Friday, 1 July 2011

Panzer rollen in Afrika vor

Today's image is a Panzer IV Ausf. E, taken in March or April 1941 in Libya. These dates match the first offensive against Tobruk so it is quite likely this vehicle was knocked out during one of these assaults.

It has taken hits to the muzzle  mantlet and turret front, and although none of the rounds seem to have penetrated, the crew would have been subjected to extensive spalling from the rounds striking the turret.