The image shows captured weapons during the Vietnam War, taken on February 26, 1966. On the left, there is a Chinese Communist 57mm Recoilless Rifle, type 36, resembling the US M-16. On the right, there is a Soviet 82mm mortar, Model 1937, alongside a Chinese Communist type 53. Colonel Wilkerson, C-3 of the 3d Marine Division is also present in the photo. This photograph is part of the defense department's collection.

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