Photo Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Levinson Image Collection |
Object ID |
IA.LEV.2021.23-41 |
Accession Number |
2021.006 |
Title |
75mm Howitzer Positioned in Treeline at Fort Lewis |
Date |
Summer 1940 |
Year Range from |
1940 |
Year Range to |
1940 |
Description |
A 75mm towed Howitzer gun barrel just barely visible as it aims through the treeline at Fort Lewis, a World War II Training Camp in Washington state, 1940. The barrel can be seen on the left side at the base of the trees. Note on reverse reads "Gun well dug in. Ft. Lewis Wash. June-July 1940." |
Search Terms |
Fort Lewis Washington State World War II Era Training Camp 75mm Howitzer Towed Gun Artillery Weapon Aimed Woods Woodline Barrel |