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British and Indian machine gunners with Vickers machine gun
Photograph of British and Indian machine gunners with a Vickers machine gun, Lewis gun and range-finder, 1917. By the end of 1918 the British had deployed 112, 000 combat troops in the Mesopotamia theatre. The vast majority of the British forces in this campaign were recruited from India. From one of five photograph albums compiled by Lt Kindom. Associated with 134th Coy Machine Gun Corps and 7th Meerut Division, World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918). Date: 1918
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Campaign Combat Deployed Finder Forces Gunners Lewis Majority Mesopotamia Photograph Range Recruited Vast Vickers
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This evocative photograph captures a moment during the Mesopotamia campaign of World War One, as British and Indian machine gunners prepare for action with their Vickers machine gun, Lewis gun, and range-finder in 1918. The British Empire's involvement in Mesopotamia saw the deployment of over 112,000 combat troops by the end of the conflict. The vast majority of these forces were recruited from India, with the 134th Coy Machine Gun Corps and 7th Meerut Division playing a significant role. In this image, the machine gunners are seen in a focused and determined stance, their expressions reflecting the intensity and gravity of the situation. The Vickers machine gun, a reliable and effective weapon of the time, is prominently displayed, along with the Lewis gun, a portable and versatile machine gun that was widely used by infantry units. The range-finder, an essential tool for accurately calculating the distance to the target, is also visible in the foreground. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the crucial role played by British and Indian troops in the Mesopotamia campaign, and the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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