Here whitewashed tanks and an Armoured recovery vehicle of the US Seventh Army wait to advance north of Strasbourg.
For centuries fighting traditionally died down for the winter months as armies sought winter quarters, but in the 20th Century with the advent of mechanisation this became less prevalent.
However, in conditions such as this it was not just the enemy that was a danger but the elements too. A tank could become so cold on touch that bare skin would freeze to the metal.
The Tank Museum
Fighting in the snow...
Here whitewashed tanks and an Armoured recovery vehicle of the US Seventh Army wait to advance north of Strasbourg.
For centuries fighting traditionally died down for the winter months as armies sought winter quarters, but in the 20th Century with the advent of mechanisation this became less prevalent.
However, in conditions such as this it was not just the enemy that was a danger but the elements too. A tank could become so cold on touch that bare skin would freeze to the metal.
1 day ago | [YT] | 4,973