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Identifier
20048888
Description
Implements used in blitzkriegs rolled through the streets of Abilene, Texas, when the 45th Division of Camp Barkeley observed Army Day. Machine guns are shown mounted on 4 by 4 weapon carriers of the heavy weapon companies in the infantry organization. Parade spectators are standing on the side of the road, watching the automobiles pass by. Behind the spectators are a row of shops, including a McLellan Store.
Archival Date
1941-04-07
Collection Name
Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection
Collection Number
AR406-6-1310
Original Format
Negatives, Black & White
File Format
JPG
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License
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Subjects
Machine guns; Infantry; Weapon carriers; Variety stores; Automobiles; Military personnel; Spectators; Crowds; Stores & shops; Streets
Names
45th Division; Camp Barkeley; McLellan Stores Co.; Armed Forces Day
Subjects
Machine guns; Infantry; Weapon carriers; Variety stores; Automobiles; Military personnel; Spectators; Crowds; Stores & shops; Streets