(
(Young German casualty lies beside his rifle. His mess kit and canteen
are behind him.) "
Various researchers have commented,
"I can see a mess tin, a water bottle and a spare
barrel case for an MG42 (the long rectangular thing on his back). "
and " Looks like he also has a bread bag, or map case.
Strap on shoulder? Are those round eyeglasses in forefront? Net
[on helmet] reminds you of the American style net, except looks more like
hemp."
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(German casualty lies under brush in a ditch)
"his 'double buckle boots' are ankle boots with
canvas gaiters. The rifle may a G41 self loading rifle, probably the
Mauser version" (Comments from researcher Kim
Fields)
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(Possibly same casualty as that on left. This man's supplies
have been gone through by someone) |