Damaged American 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, probably Normandy, France, circa 1944

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Damaged American 75 mm Howitzer Motor Carriage M8, or M8 Scott, parked on roadside. Probably Normandy, 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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Normandie
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Tanks (Military science)--American--France
Armored vehicles--American--France