Battle damaged M35 painted white

[Garandy]

Dug up on Ostfront

[Rescue190]

Interesting lid. I hope the guy was not wearing when it occurred. It would not end well.
John

[MAP]

Looks believable.

Is it whitewash or paint? Hard to tell from these photos.

[Garandy]

Is whitewash paint?

[MAP]

Is whitewash paint?

White wash is a lime and water based paste/solution. It is not paint.

[Garandy]

Thanks I just researched it! Did German soldiers do that normally in Russia?

[MAP]

Thanks I just researched it! Did German soldiers do that normally in Russia?

White wash was extensively used as it could be removed in the springtime with a bit of scrubbing.

Here is a typical white wash.

[Garandy]

Thanks guys