Tiger I Photo Gallery Page 5

This series of pictures illustrates Tiger 123 of s.Pz.Abt.503 being resupplied at Kursk in 1943.


 


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Supply troops lug the heavy shells one by one to the tank.
 
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Each shell is lifted up to the top of the turret.
 
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88mm shell is handed in through the loaders hatch.
Notice the turret damage and the red numbers outlined in white.
 
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The loader takes the shells into the confines of his office.
 
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Foliage sticks through the muzzle break in a half-hearted attempt at
camoflage on the open plain as resupply continues.
 
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Lunch is prepared on ammo crates.
 
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A crewman prepares bread on the deck.
 
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The men take the opportunity to fill their canteens.
The white cross painted on the can indicates water instead of gasoline.
 
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The men relax on ammo crates behind the Opel Blitz supply truck.
 
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The men relax during resupply. Note the somewhat bent antennae.
 
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Notice the thin profile of the cupola lid in this shot.
 
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The men relax cautiously as their gun points in the direction of the enemy.
 
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Crewmen peer out over the horizon.