Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon
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derivative filename/jpeg
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363-02758.jpg
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Digital Object Identifier
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363-02758
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Title
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Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon
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Description
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Original caption: "During the week of 28 Apr., U.S. Forces fighting in this A Shau valley have captured various Soviet-built weapons and components from the North Vietnamese. The sophistication of these captured weapons and the fire power that they represent pose a definite increase in the threat to allied forces. In addition, the recovery of these items reflects the continued support of North Vietnam by the Soviet Union. Soviet 37mm anti-aircraft weapon. This captured weapon was designed in 1939 and probably manufactured around 1945. It is effective against aircraft to a maximum altitude of 19,000 feet and is manned by a crew of five." A gun in a storage room.
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Date
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1965-1968, approximately
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Subject
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Vietnam War, 1961-1975; Enemy property; United States. Army; Antiaircraft guns; Vietnam (Democratic Republic). Quân đội; Soviet Union
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Location
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A Sầu Valley, South Vietnam
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Coordinates
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16.2556; 107.2075
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Size
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20 x 25 cm
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Container
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B146, F3
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Format
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black-and-white prints (photographs)
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Collection Number
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MS 363
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Collection Title
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Beverly Deepe Keever, Journalism Papers
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Creator
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United States. Army
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Collector
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Keever, Beverly Deepe
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Copyright Information
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These images are for educational use only. To inquire about usage or publication, please contact Archives & Special Collections.
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Publisher
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Archives & Special Collections
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