SgtRock
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The Normandy countryside is dotted with small villages, with churches and
their accompanying graveyards sited on natural rises. These were not
favored defensive positions, as the digging of defensive emplacements was difficult, if not impossible due to the presence of stone walls, graves and markers. However, a defensive position is usually dictated by the by the surrounding terrain rather than the ground itself. This German squad has taken up a hasty defensive position, using a grave tomb as a level platform for their mortar. To prevent the base from sliding on the smooth stone, a private holds it in place while a sergeant fires the weapon. The squad level 50mm mortar was an excellent weapon when used in this sort of fighting, as it was effective at close ranges and did not immediately reveal the firer's position, and invite counter fire.
their accompanying graveyards sited on natural rises. These were not
favored defensive positions, as the digging of defensive emplacements was difficult, if not impossible due to the presence of stone walls, graves and markers. However, a defensive position is usually dictated by the by the surrounding terrain rather than the ground itself. This German squad has taken up a hasty defensive position, using a grave tomb as a level platform for their mortar. To prevent the base from sliding on the smooth stone, a private holds it in place while a sergeant fires the weapon. The squad level 50mm mortar was an excellent weapon when used in this sort of fighting, as it was effective at close ranges and did not immediately reveal the firer's position, and invite counter fire.
