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140 m/m Gun
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Four men posing with a large gun on the deck of a ship. Caption reads: "140 m/m gun on stern of French liner 'Rochambeau' on which I returned to America. ('U-boats' carry no larger pieces that[sic] 105 m/m (4 inches)."
February 1, 1919
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Frenchman Machine Gun Crew
February 1, 1919
Three men standing behind a machine gun. Captioned: "A Hotchkiss machine gun, operated by a 48-year old crew of Frenchman. These men were mobilized."
Man Standing Near Two Ambulances
February 1, 1919
View of a man standing near a small table in front of two ambulances.
Jubécourt
February 1, 1919
Two men standing in front of a large group of ambulances parked in the snow. Caption reads: "An early morning scene at Jubécourt. The drivers slept in their cars."
Soldier Standing at Machine Gun Post
February 1, 1919
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."
Camouflaged Gun Base
February 1, 1919
Group of men standing by a camouflaged gun base. Caption reads: "Famous French "75." Notice the empty shell, the loaded shells leaning against the sand-bags, and the grass cover to camouflage the g...
Two Men Using Horse-Drawn Vehicle for Delivery
February 1, 1919
Two men transporting military utilities or equipment with a horse-drawn vehicle.
