A French 155mm Field Gun Firing on the German Trenches - WW1 Stereoview

Description

A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches
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WW1 Keystone Stereoview
"This particular gun is not of the most modern type, for it has no mechanism for taking up the recoil of the barrel but must recoil on the whole carriage which rolls back
& then forward again on the big wedges made of plank which we see, so as not to be carried clear back into the mud by force of each discharge. The French had many
155-mm. guns of improved pattern & these, though of great power & range, were mobile enough to be classed as field artillery & were drawn about by tractors or horses almost as freely as the handy "75s"
To those who know but little about guns, the
extremely short life comes as a matter of surprise. Guns are sometimes useless after 3 day's hard work. A three-inch gun is worn out by the firing of 3,000 rounds
& a gun of larger caliber is useless after a fewer number of rounds have been fired. The guns are worn by the erosion of gases & by the copper bands on the shells. In the early part of the war when the opposing forces had reached the Marne, both sides had practically worn out their heavy caliber guns & used up their ammunition. They, therefore, dug in to await repairs & supplies.
The Allies at the close of the war were turning out heavy artillery three times as fast as the Germans. The United States alone expected to furnish at least 30,000 guns of all calibers,
& in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes."
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Stereoscopic Images
Published by:
The Keystone View Company
USA
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No.141
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The Great War
- through -
The Stereoscope
"
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches"
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Please note that these Keystone View Company photographs have a high gloss finish & do not always scan well
- sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -
The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line.
These stereoview cards are now over 90 years old &
do have curvature common to stereoview cards of their age
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Please
inspect the image carefully - it is a HIGH RESOLUTION SCAN & has not been enhanced in any way
- then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy -
- International Buyers - PLEASE WAIT FOR AN INVOICE so that we have the correct postage & insurance cover -
A note about postage:
Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom.
I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage.
I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe delivery.
- although that is not to say that I won't make representation to the PO on your behalf should an item go astray within the postal system -
If you wish an item to be posted Recorded Delivery or by Special Delivery it is YOUR responsibility to instruct me to that effect.
Thank You
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A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver
A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches - WW1 Keystone Stereoview & in addition a reserve supply of an equal number of gun tubes." *      Stereoscopic Images     Published by: The Keystone View Company USA * No.141 *   The Great War  - through -    The Stereoscope "A French 155mm Gun Trained on the German Trenches" * - sometimes the scan having a coloured or light reflection mark visible -  The Stereoview photographs are invariably superior to the scanned image viewed on line. *  - then make your own assessment of it's condition before committing to buy - A note about postage: Unless stated otherwise, the prices I quote are for First Class delivery within the United Kingdom. I ALWAYS obtain a Proof of Postage. I can take NO RESPONSIBILITY beyond that for their safe deliver