Horseless Artillery 1914-1918

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Horseless Artillery.

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Shot of a chain of 2-wheeled artillery carriages hooked together w/ British soldiers riding on each; & signs 'Wanted Fighting Men'. The vehicle in front; another 2 wheeled thing with nobody on it & no seat for them to be on; is supposed...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
69203
Sort Number:
ON 250 G
Time in/Out:
01:40:33:00 / 01:41:11:00
Canister:
ON 250 G
Film ID:
2360.15
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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