The photo is probably staged, even if the mine seems to be a British one.
It must be noted that, when planting a minefield, the final activation of the mine was always done, or supervised by, an Officer.
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Are they "planting" a mine here, or have they discovered one and are about to dig it out of what looks to be sand-if so, must be the war theater in Africa.
Mountain troops-but, with the long wooden handles on the "Potato Mashers" and tucked into the harness or webbing, how difficult it would be to drop into the prone position while running- getting the handle end of such a grenade jammed into your crotch might not be a pleasant experience. Wonder if there was another way the Germans could carry those grenades?
A.T. -- "Anti-Tank" Mark V- or Mark 5. How was this mine activated, after being buried? How would these British mines have compared to the "Teller" design, as used by the Germans?The photo is probably staged, even if the mine seems to be a British one.
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It must be noted that, when planting a minefield, the final activation of the mine was always done, or supervised by, an Officer.
Luftwaffe Push-Ups??
Trying to make a trunk call - I'll get me coat.
Crete perhaps ?
Is that a MG-34 or a MG-42- MY guess is: MG-42, but it is inverted, can't see the buttstock details-- One way to distinguish between both of "Hitler's Zippers"???