WWII Photograph – Captured German Field Gun with Soldiers, Belgium 1944–45

Original World War II photograph depicting a group of men posing with a captured German field gun, likely in Belgium during 1944–45. The artillery piece is an older German 7.5 cm field gun with wooden spoked wheels, camouflaged with branches. Several men are holding artillery shells, while others cover their ears in anticipation of a shot, creating a candid and historically significant moment.

Their varied attire—ranging from military uniforms to work-style clothing—suggests they may have been prisoners of war or civilians pressed into demonstrating the captured equipment. Photographs like this document the aftermath of liberation in Belgium, when abandoned German artillery was inspected, repurposed, or destroyed.

This image provides valuable insight into captured German weapons and the human side of the war’s conclusion in Western Europe. Such scenes are rarely preserved, making this an important artifact for historians and collectors of artillery and occupation-period photographs.

This listing includes a high-quality 5×7 photographic print, professionally reproduced from the original and presented in a ready-to-display frame. The original vintage photo is preserved in an archival glassine envelope to protect its historical and material integrity.