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First World War image of a British soldier at machine gun post. Machine gun fire was sometimes effective against low-flying German planes. Note the bolt-holes for the gunner to hide during bombardment, the trench spike against the skyline and the horn of what may well be a gas-alarm.
Title
Lantern slide
Date
c.1914-18
Medium
glass & paper
Accession number
BELUM.Y12888
Work type
Photograph
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