In this photograph, taken in December 1918, we see American military personnel engaged in manufacturing large guns. The specific gun model being worked on is the Barbette, with the side view of the elevated gun visible. The photograph was captured by an engineer division within the ordnance department. This photo has been marked for official use only.

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Size: 8483px × 5779px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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