Result of Direct Hit With "H.E."

Result of Direct Hit With "H.E."

Hoffman, Peter B.

A portion of a broken German tank is visible with clear damage taken from an H.E. [possible heavy artillery]. The ground in the front of the photograph appears to be split with roots visible. The tank appears to be upside down or just a side view. The track on the bottom of the tank that helps it move through the mud is facing upwards in the air. On the left side, the track is bent upwards and is separated from the rest of the tank. In the middle it is separated again and arched high in the air. There is a German Iron Cross on the left side of the upturned tank. There is also an opening towards the middle where a dead body is lying. The body is faced downwards with the legs in the ground that is split and the rest of the body inside of the tank. There is various debris strewn around.

Military

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Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection

Still Image

[1918]

HOFF 00647

This record is part of the Peter B. Hoffman Photograph Collection held by The Center for Dubuque History at Loras College, Dubuque, Iowa.