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Artillery Forward Observers

Date: 1915
Description: Austrian forward observers in Galicia for a 305mm mortar battery using a field telescope to confirm the firing coordinates.
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Fur Muffs for Soldiers

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Description: As protection against the bitter cold of the Carpathian Mountains, the Austrian Army supply command delivers fur muffs for soldiers.
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Battling a Cold Winter

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Description: As protection against the bitter cold of the Carpathian Mountains, the Austrian Army supply command delivers fur muffs for soldiers.
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Christmas Tree Decorated with Shell Covers

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Description: A Christmas tree outdoors, decorated with the protective covers of shrapnel shells. Men are in the background.
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Praying for Victory

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Description: Orthodox Jewish man from Bukowina praying for victory.
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Guard on the Pruth River

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Description: Guard post on the Pruth River in -4 degree Fahrenheit temperature.
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Keeping Watch

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Description: Keeping a close watch on the enemy.
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Keeping Watch

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Description: Keeping a close watch on the enemy.
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Guarding a Glacier Fort

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Description: Guard in front of a fortified position on the glacier at an elevation of over 3500 meters.
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Machine Gun in the Alps

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Description: A soldier on the Ortler (Mount Ortles) carrying a machinegun base and legs on his back.
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Provisioning Firewood

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Description: Provisioning our highest battlefield with firewood.

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