Panzer I and IIs Passing an Anti-Tank Obstacles in the French Campaign

This Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf.A belongs to the 8.Kompanie of the Panzer-Regiment as denoted by the tactical number "842", which along with an outline-style balkenkreuz, is painted in white on the superstructure side. The panzer is laid-up next to steel anti-tank obstacles, probably in a French city during the 1940 campaign. Of note is the way in which the road-wheel hubs as well as the drive sprockets have collected a coating of mud and dust, while the tires have not. From this angle, it is identified as an Ausf.A by certain features of the suspension system such as: the way the track slopes downwards after the third return roller, as well as the girder and spring configuration. A pair of Panzer IIs in the background continue the onslaught.

Source:
Book "Panzer Vor: German Armor At War 1939-45" by Frank V. De Sisto