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Dutch Motorcyclist

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Description: Dutch motorcyclist with a new invention. The rear-view mirror on his handlebars, which has a reflection of the man, allows a clear view of what's behind hi...
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Highest Artillery Position in Europe

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Description: The highest artillery position in Europe on Ortler (Mount Ortles).
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Highest Machinegun Position in Europe

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Description: The highest machinegun position in Europe on the Ortler glacier.
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Artillery Crew at High Altitude

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Description: Artillery men in the land of eternal ice in the South Tirol Alps.
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Guarding a Glacier Fort

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Description: Guard in front of a fortified position on the glacier at an elevation of over 3500 meters.
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Ski Patrol in a Glacier Fort

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Description: The highest battlefield in Europe — 3500 meters on the Tirolian border. A ski patrol must dress like polar explorers to protect themselves against the bit...
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Senussi Volunteer Fighters

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Description: Senussi volunteer fighters with their remarkable head coverings woven from camel hair which no sword can penetrate.
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Senussi Volunteer Fighters

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Description: Senussi volunteer fighters with their remarkable head coverings woven from camel hair which no sword can penetrate.
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Senussi Fighter

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Description: A Senussi fighter walking in the middle of the street.
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Senussi Volunteers on Horseback

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Description: Senussi volunteers on horseback. The fighter on the left is holding a holy banner.
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Senussi Fighters

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Description: Senussi fighters, on horseback, returning from a patrol in the desert.

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