Panzer IV wrecks at Kursk
Panzer IV wrecks at Kursk, 1943.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/german-armored-forces-vehicles/19942/panzer-iv-wrecks-at-kursk
This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://www.ww2incolor.com/gallery/german-armored-forces-vehicles/19942/panzer-iv-wrecks-at-kursk
The tank on the left took a beating. I wouldn’t think that tanks in combat would be so close together.
You are right navyson, in combat tanks are generally more widely dispersed to make less attractive targets for artillery. I would guess these were either knocked out in succession while using the tank previously knocked out for cover or they were hit by artillery or aircraft in a rear area but that’s all speculation.
I have come across this picture before and it said these tanks were destroyed by a shturmovik.