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Soldier Standing at Machine Gun Post

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Soldier standing in a field next to a machine gun. Caption reads: "A 37 m.m. gun used largely against Machine gun implacements. It is accurate and quick firing."

Date Created:
February 1, 1919

Publication Information

Date Created
February 1, 1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
12 x 7 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 1263, Env. 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013D8Z
Legacy ID
WHi 126113

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