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File:Vickers machine-guns fire in support of troops crossing the Maas-Schelde Canal.jpg

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English: Vickers machine-guns of 2nd Middlesex Regiment, 3rd Division, fire in support of troops crossing the Maas-Schelde Canal at Lille-St. Hubert (St Huilbrechts), 20 September 1944. Two interesting features are that the troops are wearing MK III British "Turtle" helmets, which were introduced shortly before D-Day. Additionally, the gunners are firing at long-range targets, as shown by the extreme elevation of the barrels.
Date Taken on 20 September 1944
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This photograph B 10144 comes from the collections of the Imperial War Museums (collection no. 4700-29)
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Laing (Sgt), No 5 Army Film & Photographic Unit

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