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German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b / w photo)
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German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b / w photo)
5921066 German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa (b/w photo); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: German Marder I self-propelled gun, North Africa, 1943 circa.
Photograph by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), World War Two, North Africa, 1943 circa.
The Germans often used and adapted equipment and vehicles captured from the countries they occupied, such as this 150 mm
howitzer mounted on a French Chenillette Lorraine tractor chassis.
Self-propelled guns like this Marder I (SdKfz 135/1) were used as mobile artillery, but they could also be fitted with anti-tank or anti-aircraft guns. Self-propelled guns were more lightly armoured than tanks as they were primarily used as combat support weapons. Without an enclosed turret gun crews could be vulnerable to enemy fire.
From an album containing 45 photographs compiled by Major W H J Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1938-1945.); eNational Army Museum; National Army Museum, London, UK; out of copyright
Media ID 22568018
© National Army Museum National Army Museum, London, UK / Bridgeman Images
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This photograph captures a German Marder I self-propelled gun in North Africa, circa 1943. The image showcases the adaptability of the German forces during World War Two, as they often utilized captured equipment and vehicles from occupied countries. In this case, a 150 mm howitzer is mounted on a French Chenillette Lorraine tractor chassis. The Marder I (SdKfz 135/1) was primarily used as mobile artillery but could also be fitted with anti-tank or anti-aircraft guns. Unlike tanks, self-propelled guns like this one had lighter armor as they were designed to serve as combat support weapons. However, their lack of an enclosed turret made gun crews vulnerable to enemy fire. Photographed by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale of the 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), this image is part of an album containing 45 photographs compiled by Major W. H. J Sale himself between 1938 and 1945. The National Army Museum in London holds this historical artifact that provides insight into the weaponry and tactics employed during World War Two. This print offers viewers a glimpse into the ingenuity and resourcefulness displayed by both sides during wartime conflicts. It serves as a reminder of the ever-evolving nature of warfare and highlights the significant role played by self-propelled guns in supporting ground troops on various fronts across North Africa during this period.
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