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Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - RH image
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Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 - RH image
A Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 being loaded at the Bois de Givry south of Auxerre. (The RH image of a stereo pair arranged for a crossed eye viewer, where the left eye sees the image on the right and vice cersa) Date: circa 1917
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1885 Arranged Auxerre Bois Crossed Loaded Modele Mortier Pair Sees Stereo Vice Viewer Givry
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This photograph, taken circa 1917, showcases a Mortier de 270 mm modele 1885 being loaded at the Bois de Givry south of Auxerre. The Mortier de 270 mm, or 270mm Model 1885 Mortar, was a large-caliber muzzle-loading mortar used by the French military during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This particular mortar is being prepared for firing, with its crew diligently attending to the process. The image is presented as a Rh (right hand) stereo pair, arranged for a crossed eye viewer. This technique, where the left eye sees the image on the right and vice versa, creates an immersive 3D effect, providing a unique perspective into the past. The addition of this stereoscopic technique adds an extra layer of intrigue and historical depth to the photograph. The scene is set against the backdrop of the rolling hills of the French countryside, with the mortar positioned on a grassy clearing. In the distance, one can make out the silhouettes of flight aircraft, aeroplanes, or planes, marking the advent of aeronautical transportation and the dawn of a new era in military warfare. The Mortier de 270 mm, though an impressive feat of engineering in its time, was soon to be overshadowed by the technological advancements of the age. This photograph offers a glimpse into a moment in history, where the old and the new coexisted, each playing their respective roles in the grand tapestry of war.
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