General der Panzertruppe und Eichenlaubträger Ludwig Crüwell (center, Kommandierender General Deutsches Afrikakorps) discussing the recent North African front situation in the map with his subordinates, February 1942. The Ritterkreuzträger at right is Hauptmann Johannes Kümmel (Chef 1.Kompanie / I.Abteilung / Panzer-Regiment 8 / 15.Panzer-Division / Deutsches Afrikakorps), who had been nicknamed "The Lion of Capuzzo" for his heroic defense at the Battle of Capuzzo in the previous months. The picture was taken by Kriegsberichter Valtingojer from PK (Propaganda-Kompanie) "Afrika".
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https://audiovis.nac.gov.pl/obraz/1340/15bbc36b83cee586254e992772dad01b/
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