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Pics : sFH 18 15cm Bulge veteran

Discussion in 'Artillery' started by Martin Bull, Aug 22, 2010.

  1. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    Found these among some old photos. Another of my favourite Battle of the Bulge relics - I'd wanted to visit it ever since seeing a photo of it in Pallud's book captioned 'Sitting silently at Cherain'.

    And indeed it does - Cherain is a tiny hamlet between Houffalize and Vielsalm and I had a job finding it driving alone in 1987.....

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    As can be seen, the weather that day was 100% typical of the Ardennes - low cloud and steady drizzle ! :rolleyes:

    I've been back to this relic a few times since ; last time it had been 'tidied up' but the characteristic solid tyres had been badly damaged ; whether by the elements or by 'souvenir hunters' I don't know....

    Anyhow, it's a real veteran of the Bulge and would certainly have made its' voice heard back then........
     
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    Kai-Petri Kenraali

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    Great pics, Martin! Thanx for sharing these!
     
  3. CrazyD

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    Indeed, some nice detailed shots. Good stuff.

    I do also like how you can get an idea of the weather/atmosphere in the area.

    The holes on the frame and recuperator... look like weather or battle damage?

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  4. Martin Bull

    Martin Bull Acting Wg. Cdr

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    The holes are most certainly shell fragments from 'near misses' ; very likely US counter-battery fire.
     

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