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Front of the Howitzer
Photographer: Craig Swain
Taken: May 23, 2009
Caption: Front of the Howitzer
Additional Description: A locking arm below the barrel is placed to secure the howitzer for traveling. The simple shield on the howitzer serves to protect the gunners mostly from the effects of firing the weapon, and is only reinforced for simple splinter protection.
Submitted: June 28, 2009, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Database Locator Identification Number: p68746
File Size: 1.483 Megabytes

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