World War II in Pictures: A Look at Our History

By | October 7, 2019

Watch Out For Snipers
German snipers were a force to be reckoned with and had a reputation for being masters at what they did. Matthäus Hetzenauer was considered the deadliest sniper of World War II, killing a total of 345 men.

Dodging The Sniper

He was drafted into the army at the age of 17, and his trainers noticed a natural knack for marksmanship. The photo shows a United States Sherman tank giving some troops cover as they run from the gunfire of a German sniper.

   

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