"American soldiers operate a Trench Mortar in a camouflaged emplacement during World War One. Corporal A. Hanson is the photographer of this image, taken on September 21, 1918. The gun, under the command of Corporal John Dewildt, is manned by Privates Harold Wiehengan and Frank Loffingwell. Positioned strategically by the 126th Infantry HQs, it can reach the German front lines approximately 800 yards away, delivering a similar destructive impact as a French 75 artillery. Location: Dieffmatton, Alsace, Germany. This photograph has been passed by the censor, but its exact date of issuance
"American soldiers operate a Trench Mortar in a camouflaged emplacement during World War One. Corporal A. Hanson is the photographer of this image, taken on September 21, 1918. The gun, under the command of Corporal John Dewildt, is manned by Privates Harold Wiehengan and Frank Loffingwell. Positioned strategically by the 126th Infantry HQs, it can reach the German front lines approximately 800 yards away, delivering a similar destructive impact as a French 75 artillery. Location: Dieffmatton, Alsace, Germany. This photograph has been passed by the censor, but its exact date of issuance is not given. Additional notes are not available."
Size: 8419px × 5680px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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