Panzer IV F – Battle of the Caucasus
Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F (Magyar) Two of the 22 Panzer IV Ausf. F delivered to the Hungarian army, probably photographed in the plains of the Caucasus around 1942. Colorized Version Below
Pz.Kpfw. IV Ausf. F (Magyar) Two of the 22 Panzer IV Ausf. F delivered to the Hungarian army, probably photographed in the plains of the Caucasus around 1942. Colorized Version Below
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