Soldiers operating heavy forging machines during World War I. One photograph shows a soldier operating a bulldozer while another soldier operates a hydraulic press. These machines were used for general work. The operators needed knowledge of various types and sizes of forging machines, as well as the ability to set and adjust dies. Another photograph shows a soldier performing heat treatment on steel forgings, finished parts, and castings. This soldier needed experience in heating and treating different grades of steel. Another soldier is seen in a photograph shoeing horses and mules. This sol
Soldiers operating heavy forging machines during World War I. One photograph shows a soldier operating a bulldozer while another soldier operates a hydraulic press. These machines were used for general work. The operators needed knowledge of various types and sizes of forging machines, as well as the ability to set and adjust dies. Another photograph shows a soldier performing heat treatment on steel forgings, finished parts, and castings. This soldier needed experience in heating and treating different grades of steel. Another soldier is seen in a photograph shoeing horses and mules. This soldier needed practical farrier skills and knowledge of veterinary care for hoof maintenance.
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