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Artillery Forward Observers

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Austrian forward observers in Galicia for a 305mm mortar battery using a field telescope to confirm the firing coordinates.

Date Created:
1915
Creator:
Frankl, Eduard

Publication Information

Creator
Frankl, Eduard
Date Created
1915

Physical Description

Format
Image
Extent
1 photograph
Dimensions
13 x 17 cm

Collection Information

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0147ML
Legacy ID
WHi 134014

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