WW2 1945 Third Army Gun Position 155mm Howitzer Belgium NAMED 8x11 RARE Phot

Description: This photo was part of a large collection of over 300 original World War 2 Associated Press photographs collected by a former military veteran. Each photograph has an image along with a caption used to describe what the image is about. These images are all original to the period, either as negative prints or as original photographs sent to press agencies via wire. Type & Size: A 8x11 original photograph. Condition: The collection that this photo came from is filled with rare images, many that have never come up for auction before. All photos in this series of original 1940s press photos are in good to excellent condition for their age, unless otherwise outlined here. These are original photos from the era and as such show typical curling and coloring from age. Please see photos. Corp. Eugene C. Heffner from York, Pennsylvania, and Pfc. Laynon W. Breazeale from Laurel, Mississippi, are depicted operating the controls of a 155 mm howitzer positioned in a snowy landscape in Belgium on January 14, 1945. This scene illustrates a moment in military operations during winter, as the "B" Battery of the Field Artillery provides support for the 4th Infantry Division on the Third Army front, reflecting the challenging conditions of warfare at that time. During the closing months of World War II, the Allied forces faced harsh winter conditions while engaging in critical operations, particularly highlighted during the Battle of the Bulge. The 155 mm howitzer was a primary artillery piece used for its significant range and explosive power, crucial for supporting infantry under duress. Soldiers like Heffner and Breazeale were instrumental in these efforts, battling not only the enemy but also the severe winter weather, which greatly affected maneuverability and logistics. ((NY3-Jan. 14) GUN POSITION IN BELGIUM?Corp. Eugene C. Heffner, (LEFT) of York, Pa., and Pfc. Laynon W. Breazeale, of Laurel, Miss., operate controls on a 155 mm. howitzer set up between two trees in the snow in Belgium on the Third Army front where the "B" Battery of the Field Artillery is supporting the 4th Infantry Division. (AP Wirephoto) (KCH/ob1140OUsAAF) 45

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