► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
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Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
A Renault AHN truck manufactured at the Renault plant in Billancourt for the Germans:
© Renault Histoire
Source: http://louisrenault.com/category/articl ... es_divers/
Emmanuel
© Renault Histoire
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Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
Hello to all ; a little more...............................................
15cm sFH13/1 auf Geschützwagen Lorraine Schlepper Sd Kfz 135/1.
In June 1942 on Hitler's instructions, 30 heavy field howitzers of 15 cm were to be mounted on the chassis of the French Lorraine tractor. These modifications were to be carried out by Alkett (Altmärkische Kettenwerk GmbH) and were intended for employment in North Africa - 12 for the 21st Panzer Division, 12 for the 15th Panzer Division, and 6 for the 90th Division. These were shipped in July and August 1942, but in total only 23 pieces arrived in Africa. After the fighting for El Alamein, all were reported as a loss in December 1942.
In August 1942, the Baukommando Becker, with a slight change, converted a further 64 Lorrain tractors and fitted them with 15cm sFH. These were initially allocated to the Armored Artillery Regiments 1 and 2. These were later split up into several units, most of which were then deployed in Normandy.
Source: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Foto-Panzer-SfL- ... true&rt=nc
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Foto-Panzer-SfL- ... 7675.l2557
http://www.panzer-modell.de/berichte/15 ... rraine.htm
Cheers. Raúl M .
15cm sFH13/1 auf Geschützwagen Lorraine Schlepper Sd Kfz 135/1.
In June 1942 on Hitler's instructions, 30 heavy field howitzers of 15 cm were to be mounted on the chassis of the French Lorraine tractor. These modifications were to be carried out by Alkett (Altmärkische Kettenwerk GmbH) and were intended for employment in North Africa - 12 for the 21st Panzer Division, 12 for the 15th Panzer Division, and 6 for the 90th Division. These were shipped in July and August 1942, but in total only 23 pieces arrived in Africa. After the fighting for El Alamein, all were reported as a loss in December 1942.
In August 1942, the Baukommando Becker, with a slight change, converted a further 64 Lorrain tractors and fitted them with 15cm sFH. These were initially allocated to the Armored Artillery Regiments 1 and 2. These were later split up into several units, most of which were then deployed in Normandy.
Source: http://www.ebay.de/itm/Foto-Panzer-SfL- ... true&rt=nc
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Foto-Panzer-SfL- ... 7675.l2557
http://www.panzer-modell.de/berichte/15 ... rraine.htm
Cheers. Raúl M .
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Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
Double post................
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Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
Very interesting Raúl! It looks like 7 of the Sd Kfz 135/1 belonging to the 21st Panzer Division were captured intact!
Best regards,
-Shooter-
Source: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ca ... dKfz_135/1#
It seems like there is one still around today at the El Alamein Military Museum.Best regards,
-Shooter-
Source: https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/Ca ... dKfz_135/1#
Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
Hello Shooter and all ; a query........................................
15cm sFH13 / 1 auf Geschützwagen Lorraine Schlepper Sd Kfz 135/1.
On the back of the last photo of my previous post, was written "Geschützpanzer an der Hafeneinfahrt von Toulon" (Geschützpanzer at the gates of the port of Toulon - this was November 1942). The vehicle carries as identification 2/5 Gp. Does anyone have any idea which unit that participated there had this material? (AFAIK there was committed the 7. Pz).
TIA. Cheers. Raúl M .
15cm sFH13 / 1 auf Geschützwagen Lorraine Schlepper Sd Kfz 135/1.
On the back of the last photo of my previous post, was written "Geschützpanzer an der Hafeneinfahrt von Toulon" (Geschützpanzer at the gates of the port of Toulon - this was November 1942). The vehicle carries as identification 2/5 Gp. Does anyone have any idea which unit that participated there had this material? (AFAIK there was committed the 7. Pz).
TIA. Cheers. Raúl M .
Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
2/5 Gp. : I think it means the 2nd vehicle of the 5th battery, thus, belonging to Gepanzertes Artillerie Regiment 1 (Sfl.).tigre wrote:The vehicle carries as identification 2/5 Gp. Does anyone have any idea which unit that participated there had this material? (AFAIK there was committed the 7. Pz).
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TIA. Cheers. Raúl M .
Emmanuel
Re: ► Photothread: French Equipment in German Service
Thank you very much Emmanuel . Cheers. Raúl M .
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