Knocked-out Panter tank, destroyed by an infantry PIAT
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Mary Evans Picture Library
Knocked-out Panter tank, destroyed by an infantry PIAT
Photograph: Knocked-out Panther tank, destroyed by an infantry PIAT (the first we had ever seen) at BRETTEVILLE-EN-ORGUILLEUSE. Ollie, in flat hat, with his back to the camera. Shows a damaged tank in a street with some ruined buildings, the tank is surrounded by men examining it. Photograph possibly includes Maj Oliver Woods, MC. From a photograph album containing 210 photographs compiled by Maj Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), 1944. Photographs are of locations in England and France. Associated with World War Two, North West Europe (1944-1945). Date: 1944
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14403769
© The National Army Museum / Mary Evans Picture Library
Camera Damaged Destroyed Examining Flat Infantry Knocked Panther Photograph Ruined Surrounded Tank Ollie Shows
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of a hard-fought battle during the Normandy Campaign of World War Two. The image shows a knocked-out Panther tank, its once menacing form now reduced to a damaged hulk, surrounded by ruins and men in uniform. The tank, destroyed by an infantry PIAT (Projector, Infantry, Anti-Tank), lies in a narrow street in the French village of Bretteville-en-Orguilleuse. Among the onlookers is Major Oliver Woods, MC, of the 3rd/4th County of London Yeomanry (Sharpshooters), who is seen with his back to the camera and wearing a flat hat. The PIAT, a portable anti-tank weapon, was a valuable asset for infantry units in the fight against enemy armor. This photograph, taken in 1944, is a testament to the determination and resourcefulness of the Allied forces in the face of formidable opposition. The image is part of an album containing 210 photographs compiled by Major Wilfred Herbert James Sale, MC, providing a visual record of the locations in England and France that bore witness to the events of the war.
MADE IN THE USA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
FREE COLORIZATION SERVICE
You can choose advanced AI Colorization for this picture at no extra charge!
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
