A pair of Panzerkampfwagen IIs (Ausf.A, B or C) shelter in the lee of a ridge as an artillery barrage bursts in the distance. The panzer closest to the camera has a large stowage bin added to the near fender, which was a retro-fitted item. The later circular commander's cupola is also fitted. The Panzer II to the right also has the cupola fitted. The panzer closest to the camera has a white three-digit tactical number on the turret rear (possibly "212") as well as a white outline balkenkreuz national insignia below it; this is a rather unusual arrangement. The crew members of the near vehicle are in shirt-sleeve order, and wear their berets over the padded inner helmet.
Source :
Book "Panzer Vor: German Armor At War 1939-45" by Frank V. De Sisto
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