Vintage Photos Of Old Ruined Buildings II

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Stalingrad, June 1942: A German combat team prepares to move into the ruins to fight the Soviet defenders. The first soldier on the right rests on a stick grenade; the comrade next to him is carrying a 50-mm mortar, base plate and all, on his shoulder (and easy 40 pounds or more). All men carry a full pack plus ammo.