Downed Enemy Tank (likely British Cromwell) in Caen Battle Area, July 1944

This black and white photograph depicts a military tank, likely a British Cromwell, in a field setting. The visual description emphasizes the tank's mechanical structure and weathered appearance, capturing a moment of military presence and wartime context during World War II. The text on the back identifies the image as showing a downed enemy tank ("Abgeschossener feindlicher Panzer") in the Caen battle area (Kampfraum Caen), dated 8.7.44, with an accompanying note suggesting the enemy's advance on the continent was more difficult than expected. This places the photograph during the Battle of Normandy in July 1944. The photo credit identifies the photographer as Kriegsberichter Zwirner (Wb).