SS189
Thomas Gunn Miniatures
The driver navigated the tank, relying heavily on the commander's directions since their own visibility was very limited. Having to manage the complex vehicle while enduring fire. Dressed in full camo gear, the crewman is laying, dazed, taking stock and just getting his breath back, ready to push on and escape or to defend his comrades from what hell come next.
World War II Panzer crews were highly trained, whose lives inside their panzers was cramped, noisy confines of their tanks were arduous, dangerous, and physically draining. Known as Panzertruppen, they wore distinctive black uniforms and operated in a structured hierarchy that was critical for the complex teamwork required in combat. German Panzer crews in WW2 were composed of a commander, gunner, loader, driver, and radio operator.