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Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown.

Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). 'Taking the Enemy's Range with a Hyposcope: a masked Russian officer at his trench-post'. A hyposcope was a periscope sighting rifle attachment, enabling the shooter to remain hidden below cover. The device was developed in response to trench warfare conditions. From "The Great World War - A History" Volume IV, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920].
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Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). Creator: Unknown.
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Russian soldier using a periscope rifle, First World War, 1914-1918, (c1920). 'Taking the Enemy's Range with a Hyposcope: a masked Russian officer at his trench-post'. A hyposcope was a periscope sighting rifle attachment, enabling the shooter to remain hidden below cover. The device was developed in response to trench warfare conditions. From "The Great World War - A History" Volume IV, edited by Frank A Mumby. [The Gresham Publishing Company Ltd, London, c1920]
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3575 x 6114 px | 62.5 MB
Print size:
30.3 x 51.8 cm | 11.9 x 20.4 in (300 dpi)
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