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11-09-2008, 09:09 AM | #1 |
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Arty Luger captured in WWII?
I came across this photo while researching the history of the Fighting 69th. The GI is talking to a Russian soldier - probably trading souveniers.
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11-09-2008, 08:14 PM | #2 |
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What a great shot, thanks for posting!
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11-19-2008, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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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?
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11-19-2008, 01:21 PM | #4 |
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Whow!
Really interesting picture. Thank you for sharing. Mauro
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11-19-2008, 01:30 PM | #5 |
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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 |
11-19-2008, 02:25 PM | #6 |
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Ohh.. 600 yards, huh? Well, since I can't hit anything beyond 100 yds. with a rifle, consider me impressed!
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