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Austrian Field Artillery

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Austrian field artillery piece in Galicia at the moment of firing with the recoil of the firing tube blurred from movement.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Frankl, Eduard

Publication Information

Creator
Frankl, Eduard
Date Created
1915

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
17 x 13 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012DW9
Legacy ID
WHi 133996

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