German Armoured Cars and Reconnaissance Half-Tracks 1939–45

Notwithstanding, the article does convey the essence of the reconnaissance soldier’s lifestyle; long periods of isolation, boredom, discomfort and incessant watchfulness, followed by short, sharp periods of intense and terrifying activity.

Oberfeldwebel Barlesius can now see the armoured cars he is to relieve. In the dusk they look like strange black monsters.