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General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
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General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing
General view left side with gun in firing position, between 1910 and 1920
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This evocative photograph, captured between 1910 and 1920 by the renowned Harris & Ewing studio, depicts a general view of the left side of a gun emplacement with the weapon in firing position. The image transports us back in time to an era of heightened military preparedness, likely during the early years of the 20th century leading up to the First World War. The gun, a formidable piece of heavy artillery, dominates the scene. Its menacing presence is accentuated by the gunner's intent gaze, his hand poised on the trigger, ready to unleash a devastating barrage. The gun emplacement, a testament to the technological advancements of the time, is surrounded by a sea of sandbags, providing protection against enemy fire. The photograph, a glass negative from the Harris Ewing Collection, offers a glimpse into the lives of the men who manned these weapons during a time of global unrest. The image is a poignant reminder of the human element in the machinery of warfare, and the immense responsibility that came with the handling of such powerful weapons. The Harris & Ewing studio, founded by George W. Harris and Martha Ewing Kuntze, was a leading photographic studio in Washington D.C. during the early 20th century. Their work, which includes this powerful image, is a valuable historical record of the people, places, and events of the time. This photograph, with its haunting image of a gun in firing position, is a poignant reminder of the era's military might and the human cost of war.
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