Cold War Frontline: American artillery stationed in West Germany during the exercises in the 1980s.

198 4, soldiers from the 2nd Battalion of 28th Regiment of US Army 17 Field Artillery Brigade stationed in West Germany were conducting winter exercises. They were equipped with M109155mm self-propelled howitzers, which were deployed at the forefront of the Cold War. Although the pressure on NATO troops deployed in the front line has been greatly reduced, these American soldiers still dare not take it lightly. After all, more than 100 kilometers away, it is the famous Soviet armored cluster in East Germany.

The M 109 self-propelled artillery equipped by the US military maneuvered during the exercise.

In winter in western Europe, when snow melts, it is muddy. At this time, the American army was not equipped with the famous Hummer in the future, so it was quite difficult to use jeeps in this mud.

American machine gunner in winter uniform.

The US military is no stranger to winter in Western Europe, and it is also familiar with setting up tents in the wild.

In winter in western Europe, it is normal for vehicles to break down and get stuck in the snow.

American military trucks parked by the roadside.

American barracks in the Woods.

Where there is no snow cover, the road conditions will be relatively better.

The command vehicle modified from M 1 13 armored vehicle can easily open a command post in the wild.

American barracks in the forests of western Europe.

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