British and Armenian Artillerymen defend the Baku Oil fields in Azerbaijan using a 6 inch howitzer captured from the Russian Army. The Howitzer is a type of artillery piece characterized by a short barrel and the use of small propellant charges to propel projectiles over high trajectories, with a steep angle of descent.

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Size: 3318px × 3900px
Location: Baku Oil fields, Azerbaijan
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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