Someone still had to watch the ground
An anti-aircraft crew looks upward, but that does not make the ground around it safe. These two vehicle guards are intended to accompany the Eastern Front winter group, watching the surroundings while the gun crew concentrates on the sky.
An anti-aircraft position had more to manage than its gun. Ammunition, vehicles and the men serving the weapon all occupied ground that needed watching. These guards give the scene that wider footprint, reminding us how many supporting jobs sat around a specialist crew even when the weapon itself draws all the attention.
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