Panzers in the Dutch City 1940

A column of Panzerkampfwagen IVs (Ausf.B, C or D) park on a wide western European boulevard, during the 1940 campaign. The cupola configuration identifies these panzers as being later than the Ausf.A. There is an “X” marking on the rear plate of the panzer in the center of the photo, indicating 8. Panzer-Division, which fought in the campaign as part of KLI. Panzerkorps under Panzergruppe von Kliest. It is possible that there is a second "X” beneath the tow cable; if so this is a panzer from the 9. Panzer-Division of Heeresgruppe B in the Netherlands. All visible crewmen wear the black 1934 panzer uniform with berets, while the commander of the panzer in center wears a “Sam Brown” belt.

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

Panzer IV Passes Combat Engineers

This Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.C passes a pair of pioniere troops (combat engineers) busily engaged in digging. The panzer is identified as an Ausf.C by the configuration of the view ports on the superstructure front. There is length of spare track fitted to the bow and an improvised jerry can rack on the fender. The turret has been retro-fitted with a storage bin, a very common occurrence.

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

Panzer IV on a Rail Wagon

A lone Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.C sits on a platform wagon at a rail-head. The panzer is identifiable as an Ausf.C by the arrangement of the view ports on superstructure front. Note also that the cupola differs from that of the Ausf.A. There are no markings visible, while crew members wear the black M1934 panzer uniform, along with the caracteristic large black beret. Typically, the Germans did not chain tracked vehicles to rail wagons, preferring instead to use wooden blocks and chocks to prevent fore-to-aft and side-to-side movement.

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

A rare Panzer IV Ausf.A with AA Gun

With only 35 built, the Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf.A was a relatively rare panzer. This one is marked with the white-outline balkenkreuz on the superstructure side and also has an underlined tactical number (unfortunately obstructed by the open hatch) on the turret’s side. It is distinguished as an Ausf.A by the shape of the commander's cupola as well as the triangular frame-like device on the side of the superstructure, behind the national insignia. This was a mount for an anti-aircraft machine gun, which could be swung away from the panzer in order to be trained on an aerial target. Other early panzers, such as the Pz.Kpfw.I, also had a mount of this type.

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