Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Levinson Image Collection |
Object ID |
IA.LEV.2021.22-07 |
Accession Number |
2021.006 |
Title |
Soldiers Operate 155mm Howitzers to Prepare for Army Day at Fort Ord |
Date |
04/02/1940 |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Description |
Soldiers operate a row of 155mm howitzer guns simultaneously in preparation for Army Day at Camp Ord, April 2, 1940. Caption on reverse reads "A battery of 155mm howitzers firing at Camp Ord. All four howitzers have been fired at once and are in full recoil. Camera enthusiasts will have an opportunity to secure equally interesting pictures at Camp Ord on Army Day, April 6th." |
Search Terms |
Fort Ord Camp Ord Army Day 155mm Gun Artillery Howitzers Firepower Operate Soldiers Fire |