Athens in 1941. This mules-drawn 2cm anti-aircraft gun, which is rarely seen, bears the markings of the German 1. Gebirgs-Division. The Gebirgsjäger are not immune to air attack and have their own anti-aircraft guns to keep the skies clear. They use the 2cm FlaK38 anti-aircraft gun because it is light and mobile, ideal for the rough terrain that they normally fight in.
Source :
Akira Takiguchi photo collection
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https://www.reddit.com/r/GermanWW2photos/comments/11iwnjv/a_horsedrawn_2_cm_antiaircraft_gun_rarely_seen/
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