Mules Transport Torpedos AKA Aerial Torpedos 1914-1918

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Argonne Forest, France.

World War One. transportation; animals. 'Aerial torpedoes transported by mule to Argonne.' French troops leading mules on path through forest; walking up hill; toward camera. Yes; indeed; the mules have torpedoes strapped on either side like saddlebags! Strange ancient/modern...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
71461
Sort Number:
ON 015 B
Time in/Out:
01:20:04:00 / 01:20:40:00
Canister:
ON 015 B aka G 0363 B
Film ID:
1852.15
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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