Vickers gun in Talbot lorry - (operations near Jamalabad)
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Vickers gun in Talbot lorry - (operations near Jamalabad)
Photograph: Vickers gun in Talbot lorry - (operations near Jamalabad). Shows two men in a truck with a gun pointing out of the front. From a photograph album of 334 photographs compiled by Maj W Leith-Ross, Army Staff and 13th Frontier Force Rifles, 1918-1920. Associated with World War One, Mesopotamia (1914-1918). Date: 1920
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13th Compiled Frontier Leith Lorry Operations Photograph Pointing Rifles Ross Staff Talbot Truck Vickers
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This evocative photograph captures the harsh realities of military operations during the Mesopotamia Campaign of World War One, as depicted in this image of a Vickers gun mounted on the front of a Talbot lorry near Jamalabad in 1920. The two men in military uniform, their faces set with determination and focus, maneuver the heavy weapon, ready to engage the enemy. The Talbot lorry, a common sight on the battlefields of the time, served as both transportation and a mobile weapon platform, enabling troops to quickly respond to changing battle conditions. Maj W Leith-Ross, an Army Staff officer with the 13th Frontier Force Rifles, compiled this photograph album containing 334 images documenting the regiment's experiences during the war. The album offers a unique glimpse into the daily life and challenges faced by soldiers during this period, from training camps to the harsh desert terrain of Mesopotamia. The Vickers gun, a reliable and effective weapon of the time, was widely used by the British military during World War One. Its versatility and ease of transport made it an essential component of mobile forces, allowing them to engage the enemy from a distance and with great accuracy. The image of the Vickers gun in the Talbot lorry serves as a poignant reminder of the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the military during this era, as they adapted to the demands of modern warfare.
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