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Armor and ground forces of the Axis forces during World War II.
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Packing Up An 88mm German Cannon
long_tom
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 11:14 AM UTC
I've seen plenty of scenes of it firing, or being transported, but none of them being packed for transportation or unpacked for action. Is there any reference to that?
SpeedyJ
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 12:17 PM UTC
Hi. I recommend: Die Geschutze, Ortungs- und Feuerleitgeraete der Schweren Flak.
Well, this of course in German, is a very detailed book on every aspect of the different 88 guns. From its origin up to the last build.
It shows how the crew sets up the gun. From parking the gun, installing and get the equipment.
send me PM if you're interested.
panamadan
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 12:52 PM UTC
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 02:52 PM UTC

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Duh, I already tried that.
Northwoods
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 03:38 PM UTC
Similar name Is this the book?

https://www.amazon.com/Geschu%CC%88tze-Ortungs-Feuerleitgera%CC%88te-schweren-Flakwaffenhelferinnen/dp/3790903310
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 03:41 PM UTC
Have you looked around in here?

https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/germany/artillery/
SpeedyJ
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Posted: Saturday, July 25, 2020 - 04:30 PM UTC



Thats the book. Very informative.
ericadeane
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Posted: Sunday, July 26, 2020 - 06:13 PM UTC
How to pack up an 8.8cm Flak 18. Read it here yourself -- in English, even!

https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USA/ref/TM/PDFs/TME9-369A_Germ88.pdf
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Posted: Monday, July 27, 2020 - 03:44 AM UTC
Hmmm...everything you wanted to know about the 88 FlaK, but were afraid to ask! Also excellent reference for super-detailing the kit.
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