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grapppa

11-09-2008 10:09 AM

Arty Luger captured in WWII?

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I came across this photo while researching the history of the Fighting 69th. The GI is talking to a Russian soldier - probably trading souveniers.

Went Blakely

11-09-2008 09:14 PM

What a great shot, thanks for posting!

DonWallbaum

11-19-2008 01:53 PM

Wonder why the GI would be carrying a Luger... wouldnt you be happier with a nice, beefy .45? Was Amurrca even stocking 9mm in the field in WWII?

mauro

11-19-2008 02:21 PM

Whow!
Really interesting picture.
Thank you for sharing.
Mauro

Vlim	11-19-2008 02:30 PM

Don,

With an artillery luger you can entertain the enemy pretty accurately from distances up to 600 yards, especially with the stock attached. And I guess there was plenty of German 9x19 around in Germany at that time :)

DonWallbaum

11-19-2008 03:25 PM

Ohh.. 600 yards, huh? Well, since I can't hit anything beyond 100 yds. with a rifle, consider me impressed!

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