Jerrycan
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A jerrycan or jerrican is a fuel container made from pressed steel. It was designed in Germany in the 1930s for military use to hold 20 litres of fuel or water, and saw widespread use by both Germany
Stamped indentations stiffen the sides and allow expansion of the contents. Different colours designate the contents.
German 20 litre fuel containers: earlier container (left); Wehrmacht-Einheitskanister of 1941, manufacturer: Nirona (right)
US-style jerrycans at Savannah Quartermaster Depot, Savannah, Georgia, 1943
British pressed steel, 2-imperial-gallon (9 L) petrol cans: Strong, but heavy and expensive (1917)
North African campaign
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The North African campaign of World War II took place in North Africa from 11 June 1940 to 13 May 1943, fought between the Allies and the Axis powers. It included campaigns in the Libyan and Egyptian
British troops on the defensive posture during the First Battle of El Alamein, July 1942.
Italian troops charging in the desert.
German Panzer III during Operation Sonnenblume, April 1941.
British Crusader tanks during the Operation Crusader, 26 November 1941.