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German howitzer transported by tractor, WW1
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German howitzer transported by tractor, WW1
A German camouflage-painted howitzer, with several gunners, being transported by tractor along a road on the Western Front towards the end of the First World War. The name Lotte is painted on the barrel. Date: September 1918
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Artillery Camouflage Camouflaged Gunner Gunners Guns Howitzer Paint Tractor Transported Transporting Weapons Ww 1
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This evocative image captures the final stages of the First World War, as a German howitzer, camouflage-painted with the name "Lotte" boldly displayed on its barrel, is being transported along a muddy road by a tractor. The scene is set on the Western Front in September 1918, with several determined gunners riding in the back, ensuring the safe transport of this formidable weapon. The use of camouflage paint was a strategic move to conceal the artillery piece from enemy observation, a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the German troops in the face of advancing Allied forces. The tractor, a symbol of modern technology, is harnessed to the task of moving the heavy howitzer, highlighting the innovative ways in which warfare was evolving during this period. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and carrying their gear, are focused on the mission at hand, their faces etched with determination and resolve. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the realities of war, as the German forces made their final efforts to hold their ground in the waning days of the First World War.
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