Russia KIEV Ukraine 1941 Hidden Flak Gun Cannon! Military WW2 German War Photo

Original WWII German military photograph showing a concealed German Flak anti-aircraft cannon positioned in a grain field during the 1941 campaign in Russia.

This is an especially interesting combat-area image because the gun appears to have been deliberately placed among tall crops, providing natural concealment and helping break up the outline of the weapon from both ground and aerial observation. A narrow path leads directly toward the position, while the surrounding landscape is almost completely open.

The handwritten period notation on the reverse appears to read:

“Am … vor Kiew. 25.7.41.”

The first word or place-name is difficult to decipher, but “vor Kiew” translates approximately as “before/outside Kiev,” followed by the date July 25, 1941.

If correctly interpreted, the inscription places the photograph in the Kiev area during the opening weeks of Operation Barbarossa, making this a particularly desirable dated Eastern Front photograph.

The exact model of Flak weapon is difficult to determine conclusively from this angle and distance, so it is being described simply as a German Flak cannon rather than assigning an uncertain model.

Details:

• Original period WWII German photograph
• German Flak anti-aircraft gun position
• Cannon concealed among tall grain/crops
• Eastern Front / Russia
• Kiev area
• Dated 25 July 1941
• Handwritten German notation on reverse
• Deckled photographic edges
• Excellent field-position / camouflage subject
• See ruler photograph for size comparison
• Sold exactly as shown

A strong original photograph for a collection focused on German Flak artillery, Luftwaffe ground units, Operation Barbarossa, the Eastern Front, Kiev 1941, military camouflage, artillery positions, or WWII German photography.

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Condition: Original period photograph showing normal age and handling wear. The reverse has areas of paper loss/residue as photographed, but the handwritten period notation and date remain visible. Please examine all photographs carefully for exact condition.

A scarce and atmospheric dated Eastern Front Flak photograph from July 1941.

100% Guaranteed Original German wartime photo as shown.

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