Rifles

Exterior view of a group of unidentified soldiers lined up and ready to receive their weapons before a training exercise. May be Czech troops. Only identification given reads: "Distribution of arms before training." Appears to have been an illustration for a publication, "Svet V Obrazech," October 4, 1952.

Group of unidentified young Czech men taken during target practice. Two identifications with photo. (1) "Army education for the working youth in Ostromer near Koeniggraetz. Shooting instruction." and (2) "'Every citizen must become a good soldier so that in case of enemy invasion shots may be fired from every house and every tree' says the Czech Youth Newspaper. Photo shows young Czech workers at target practice."

Exterior view of two unidentified women with pointed guns. Identified as: "First paratroopers compet[i]tion. Second part: shooting." Location believed to be Czechoslovakia. Illustration for publication "Svet V Obrazech" for October 4, 1952.

Two Universal Military Training recruits shown during marksmanship training with the M-1 rifle at Fort Knox, Kentucky. From a red leather album of photos depicting a week in the life of a UMT trainee. A gift from Brigadier General John M. Devine.

Universal Military Training (UMT) recruits are standing at attention during rifle inspection at Fort Knox, Kentucky. All are unidentified. From a red leather album of photos depicting a week in the life of a UMT trainee. A gift from Brigadier General John M. Devine.

The 75 MM recoilless rifle is an effective infantry weapon for Korean War soldiers.

An infantryman from the 3rd Division mans a 75 MM recoilless rifle as part of the rear guard action covering the X Corps evacuation operation during the Korean War.

Snapshot taken in Korea of two unidentified soldiers firing rifles while crouched behind brush. From: Brenda Thompson.