A Captured Tank Is Captured Yet Again
George Silk/Australian Photo Unit/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images
George Silk/Australian Photo Unit/FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images
Although the African theaters of World War II tend to be a little underexplored by amateur historians compared to the war’s European and Asian campaigns, the territories and resources on that continent were the subject of fierce conflict as well.
Since Africa wasn’t a major priority for the German high command, it wasn’t unusual to see soldiers stationed there using captured enemy equipment like this British Matilda Mk. II tank. However, this crew wouldn’t hold it for long, as the 2nd New Zealand Division infantry are depicted forcing their surrender here.