Image: Vickers machine-guns fire in support of troops crossing the Maas-Schelde Canal

Description: Vickers machine-guns of 2nd Middlesex Regiment, 3rd Division, fire in support of troops crossing the Maas-Schelde Canal at Lille-St. Hubert (St Huilbrechts), 20 September 1944. Two interesting features are that the troops are wearing MK III British "Turtle" helmets, which were introduced shortly before D-Day. Additionally, the gunners are firing at long-range targets, as shown by the extreme elevation of the barrels.
Title: Vickers machine-guns fire in support of troops crossing the Maas-Schelde Canal
Credit: This is photograph B 10144 from the collections of the Imperial War Museums (collection no. 4700-29)
Author: Laing (Sgt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit Post-Work: User:W.wolny
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