German gunners of the 19th Panzer Division fire a 50-mm anti-tank gun PaK 38 at an enemy target somewhere on the Eastern Front.

German gunners

The legendary 88mm artillery piece.  Originally for anti aircraft use, but was found to be a devastating anti tank weapon and all purpose gun.  It was first used in the Spanish Civil War, but was eventually deployed in every branch of the German military, serving on all fronts.

The 88mm

German Luftwaffe soldiers loading an 88 mm anti-aircraft Flak gun; Germany, 1943.