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Members of the US Marine Raider Battalion making their way through an obstacle course during training. Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date taken: 1943
Photographer: John Florea
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Sling looks new
He is probably an instructor demonstrating for the camera. I think I've seen this same guy in a number of Marine period photos.
The poor guy who had to hump that BAR over the obstacles! They should have given it to the big guy in the lower right corner.
At least it's an beautiful early BAR.
Both of them appear to be. Nice '28 Thompson , too.
Chris
In reply to a previous qustion of mine concerning a friend's (very small in stature) father being issued a BAR in Korea. It was pointed out to me that the smaller man made a smaller target for a weapon that would draw more fire. Makes perfect sence to be and seems to be born out by many photos I have seen with shorter/smaller guys with the beast BAR.Quote:
Originally Posted by bob seijas
I thought it was fourth man, rear rank that was issued, so the short guy got it...
In James Ballou's book on the BAR "Rock in a Hard Place", it was stated a Browningautorifle says.