Middlesex Township near Carlisle in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sniper's Nest
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
1. Sniper's Nest Marker
Although individual marksmen had been employed during previous conflicts, World War One brought the sniper into the modern age of battle. Armed with a rifle fitted with magnifying optical scopes, snipers were used to return limited offensive operations through harassing fire in the tactical deadlock of trench warfare. Most American snipers were armed with a 1903 Springfield rifle fitted with a Warner-Swasey Telescopic Musket Sight, Model of 1908-13 which offered magnification power of approximately double of what German sniper scoped offered at the time.
Private Graves, of the Second Squad, was on duty during the day as a sniper. He had a specially prepared and camouflaged nest. Where he could observe the enemy trenches. We heard him fire occasionally, of course, if the enemy had located his nest they would have blasted it with artillery fire… Snipers on both sides kept a constant watch for anyone who exposed himself.
Private Donald D. Kyler
Erected by U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. This marker has been replaced by another marker nearby.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. The Mortar Pit (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Sniper's Nest (a few steps from this marker); Machine Gun Post (a few steps from this marker); The Front (a few steps from this marker); No Man's Land (a few steps from this marker); Splinter Proof (a few steps from this marker); Meet Mechanic Donald D. Kyler (a few steps from this marker); Welcome to the World War I Trench System Exhibit (a few steps from this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carlisle.
More about this marker. Part of the Meet Pvt. Kyler/ World War I Trench System Exhibit.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. This marker has been replaced with the linked marker.
Photographed By Larry Gertner, September 11, 2012
2. The Sniper's Nest
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 326 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2017, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
