German tank crew cleaning the gun of their Tiger I heavy tank, Russia, 1942

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Caption     German tank crew cleaning the gun of their Tiger I heavy tank, Russia, 1942 ww2dbase
Date  1942
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Source    ww2dbaseGerman Federal Archives
Identification Code   Bild 101I-455-0020-23
 
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Added By C. Peter Chen
Photo Size 800 x 572 pixels



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Visitor Submitted Comments

1. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
7 Feb 2011 05:57:23 PM

CLEAN THAT BARREL:

Tiger crew cleaning the barrel of the 88mm
KwK L/56. After weapons cleaning the crew
would Bore sight the 88, and all personal
weapons as well.
2. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
9 Feb 2011 04:00:03 PM

Should make my corrections to Artillerymen'
the barrel is the tube. Got to keep that weapon clean, same for all personal weapons
its not an easy job.
3. Commenter identity confirmed Bill says:
7 Dec 2014 12:06:33 PM

ALL TOGETHER NOW: FOR DER FATHERLAND

Early production Tiger I #314 of s.Pz.Abt.502
3rd Company, 1st Platoon, 4th Vehicle

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