American tank crew riding their 155 mm Gun Motor Carriage M12, France, circa 1944
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American tank crew riding their 155 mm Gun Motor Carriage M12, nicknamed "Death Serenade", down dirt road as part of the 2nd Armored Division; jeeps following. France. Circa 1944
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1944
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From the service of James Christian Mountcastle, XO (Executive Officer) of RON 35 (Motor Torpedo Boat Squadron 35). He was captain of the boat PT-516 "The Flying Gini." Every photograph in the collection has a stamp on back reading "WWII-1944. PT Boat Squadron 35. Lt. J.C. Mountcastle."
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France
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46.000
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2.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Soldiers--American--France
Tanks (Military science)--American--France
Jeep automobiles--American--France
Dirt roads--France
Armored vehicles--American--France