Crew of mid-series Panzerschreck RPzB 54 loading the weapon in a firing position in a wrecked house, May-June, 1944.  The 'photo clearly shows the relatively large size of this model in comparison to other hand-held infantry anti-tank weapons of the time.  (The later RPzB54/1 was somewhat more compact).  The thoroughly wrecked state of the house made for an advantage as a firing position; it gave protection and support, without enclosing the large amount of rear exhaust gas produce by a launch that made difficult, if not impossible, to use the weapon indoors.  Best regards, JR.

Panzerschreck RPzB54 in Russia.

Panzerschrek

Crew training with early Panzerschreck RPzB 43, early 1944.  Note the modified gasmask used in this shieldless Panzerschreck to protect the operator from the injury that might result from the backblast of muzzle gases at launching.  Best regards, JR.