Near Cerisy-la-Salle, Private Herbert F. Garrettson beside the grave of the 18-year-old SS-Grenadier Josef Heinz, who had been killed on July 19, 1944. He was from the 6. Kompanie of SS-Panzergrenadier Regiment 38, 17. SS-Panzergrenadier Division. Photo probably taken on the 29th July, 1944.

Fallen foe

90th Infantry Division mortar crew fires high explosive (HE) shells into fortified German positions along the Moselle River region, near Halstroff, France - December 3, 1944. texag57

Mortar Crew in Action

The caption with this photo is:Pzkpfw V Panther medium tank destroyed by M1 bazooka Normandy 1944.
The picture makes me wonder about a few things.The rather relaxed pose of the bazooka team,very exposed position;How can they know the Panther has no infantry backup?Secondy ,the downward position of the barrel.If this is an active Panther protecting a crossroad,the barrel would be in a more horizontal position,ready to fire.Unless the bazooka shot can make the barrel drop instantly upon hitting the panzer I think the Panther was already out of action and this is a shot to make sure it's dead or a shot for photographic reason.What are your opinions on this photo?Thx :)
greetz,brummbar 