RS057C - Japanese Soldier Marching with Cigarette D-Day The weapon was typically fired

The weapon was typically fired from a prone or supported position using its distinctive top-mounted magazine and adjustable bipod

and mutual support were vital to survival on the battlefield

These soldiers faced some of the most demanding combat conditions of the war

representing the human cost of conflict and the sacrifices made by those who fought during the campaign of 1879

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RS057C - Japanese Soldier Marching with Cigarette D-Day The weapon was typically firedRS057C Japanese Soldier Marching with Cigarette The RS057C Japanese Soldier Marching with Cigarette offers a glimpse into the everyday experiences of the individual soldier away from the immediate chaos of battle. Military campaigns were not made up solely of combat. Soldiers spent long periods marching, waiting, preparing and enduring difficult conditions. Small personal moments, such as smoking a cigarette during a march or rest period, reflected