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    Bazooka’s name comes from popular 1940s comedian’s musical instrument [Image 2 of 2]

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing two soldiers in a field position operating what appears to be a bazooka or recoilless rifle. One soldier is aiming the weapon while the other assists, both positioned low in tall grass with hills visible in the background. The image appears to date from the mid-20th century based on equipment and photographic style.

    SOUTH KOREA

    08.23.1951

    Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corinna Baltos 

    U.S. Army Sustainment Command

    KOREA - U.S. Soldiers fire a M20 "Superbazooka" during the Korean War. The M20 was developed at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois to penetrate the Soviet made T-34 tank armor that was being used by the North Korean Army.

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    Date Taken: 08.23.1951
    Date Posted: 08.23.2021 21:15
    Photo ID: 6799446
    VIRIN: 510823-A-XQ291-088
    Resolution: 474x381
    Size: 67.52 KB
    Location: KR
    Web Views: 458
    Downloads: 31

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    A black-and-white archival photograph showing a soldier in profile view shouldering a large tube-shaped weapon, consistent with a bazooka or recoilless rifle. The soldier is wearing a military helmet and field uniform, holding the weapon in a firing position. The image appears to be an official military demonstration or instructional photograph, likely from the mid-20th century.
    A black-and-white archival photograph showing two soldiers in a field position operating what appears to be a bazooka or recoilless rifle. One soldier is aiming the weapon while the other assists, both positioned low in tall grass with hills visible in the background. The image appears to date from the mid-20th century based on equipment and photographic style.

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