Solder, Pvt. Beach is seen taking apart parts of a German Maxim machine gun. The components include the belt, reel, reel case, and swivel used to swing the gun. The photograph was taken on November 6, 1918, in Tours, France, during World War One. This image was approved by the censor.

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