Artillery

Former President Harry S. Truman (center) stands inside a semi-truck alongside the French 75mm gun at the Watson Transportation Company offices and warehouse and touches it as unidentified viewers look on. Truman used a French 75mm artillery piece while he served in World War I, and this weapon was donated to the Truman Library.

Former President Harry S. Truman (fifth from right, in long coat) and unidentified others stand in a semi-truck at the Watson Transportation Company offices and warehouse. They are viewing the French 75mm artillery piece, similar to the one used by Truman in World War I, that was donated to the Truman Library.

Some of the cannons used in the old days. This fort commands the entrance to the harbor at Monaco. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served with the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Unidentified men working with a cannon. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Firing field artillery at an unknown location, apparently during World War I period. From: Jackson County Historical Society.

Arrival of 129th Field Artillery at Camp Funston, Kansas, after World War I. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Photo of a post card, printed in French. "#35 Camp de Coetquidam (Morbihan)--Le Parc d'artillerie. Edition J. Sorel, editeur. Rennes." Truman trained at this artillery camp during World War I. From: Harry S. Truman.

Artillery and crews drilling at an unidentified location in France during World War I. None in photo are identified. From: Ted Marks.

Artillery items in unidentified area. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Bunch of German hand grenades or 'potato mashers' as they were sometimes called. Fort Vaux, France. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.