German soldiers crossing the Albert Canal in Belgium on an inflatable boat at the destroyed bridge.


Crossing the Canal

Heer officer sporting four Tank Destruction Badges instructs young recruits in the use of the Panzerfaust, Germany, 1945.  This appears to be a propaganda photo, associated with the final defence of Berlin.  It would have taken more than brief instruction from experienced practitioners in tank destruction to turn these kids into effective tank killers.  Best regards, JR.

End in sight - Germany, 1945.

A German soldier with an MG 34 machine gun at Nettuno in Italy. 