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ConsolidatedNorth Africa-This rugged assault gun was left behind, undamaged, by the Afrika Korps. The 150 mm gun is mounted on the self-propelled tanks and was abandoned by the Germans when it ran out of fuel.

Publication:
US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II
Theater Number:
15
Theater:
Northern Africa
Place:
North Africa
Category:
Aircraft, Ground
Sub Category:
Consolidated
Short Caption:
North Africa-This rugged...
Caption:
North Africa-This rugged assault gun was left behind, undamaged, by the Afrika Korps. The 150 mm gun is mounted on the self-propelled tanks and was abandoned by the Germans when it ran out of fuel.
Photo Series:
WWII
Updated Subject:
NORTH AFRICA, CAPTUREDMATERIEL
History:
[none entered]
NARA Reference Number:
342-FH-3A28600-D23289AC
Conflict Period:
World War II

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About US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II

This series of photos documents an important era in US military aviation history, especially activities of the US Air Force during World War II.

Source Information

Forces War Records, US, Black and White and Color Photographs of U.S. Air Force and Predecessor Agencies Activities, Facilities, and Personnel - World War II (https://nz.forceswarrecords.com/document/47303628/north-africa-this-rugged-assault-gun-was-left-behind-undamaged-by-the-afrika-korps-the-150-mm-gun-is : accessed 14/11/2024), database and images,

Publication Title
US, WWII US Air Force Photos
Total Records
88,912Complete: 100%
Content Source
The National Archives logoThe National Archives
Record Group
342
Published on Forces War Records
27 November 2007
Last Updated
31 December 2008