German Press Photo – Ammunition Convoy in Normandy, July 1944

Original wartime German propaganda press photograph showing camouflaged ammunition supply vehicles moving through the dense forest and brush terrain of Normandy to deliver essential munitions to front-line troops fighting against the Allied invasion.

The typed caption on reverse reads:

“Munitionsnachschub für unsere kämpfende Truppe. Gut getarnt fahren unsere Munitionswagen durch das unübersichtliche Wald- und Buschgelände der Normandie nach vorn, um unseren Grenadieren die zur Abwehr der Invasion notwendige Munition zu bringen.”
(Ammunition resupply for our fighting troops. Well camouflaged, our ammunition trucks drive through the dense forest and brush terrain of Normandy to bring our grenadiers the ammunition necessary for the defense against the invasion.)

• Caption Code: 65025

• Date: 8 July 1944

• Photographer / PK Unit: Kriegsberichter Kall HH, 260 PK-Aufn.

• Agency Stamp: Heinrich Hoffmann, Presse-Illustrationen, Berlin SW68 (stamped on reverse)

• Size: approx. 18 × 13 cm

• Condition: As seen – very good for age, with minor edge wear and intact typed caption slip on reverse.

Historical Context

Taken during the Battle of Normandy (Summer 1944), this image documents the logistical efforts of German forces during the Allied invasion of France. Press photos such as this were distributed through the Heinrich Hoffmann agency, the primary outlet for official Wehrmacht and propaganda imagery, making this an authentic example of wartime German photojournalism.

Collector’s Note

Original Heinrich Hoffmann press photos from the Normandy campaign are increasingly scarce. This image, with its complete typed caption slip and clear agency stamp, offers excellent provenance and represents a striking piece of WWII frontline documentation. Ideal for collectors of Wehrmacht, Western Front, and propaganda photography.