The Famous 75 Millimeter French Guns at the Marne
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The French guns, by many military experts, are said to be superior to any other field artillery. Their bore is only 2.95 inches, but the initial velocity and accuracy are greater than the German guns, and their lightness makes them more mobile in action. A battery has about the same effect on an advancing line as a mowing-machine on a harvest field.
THE FAMOUS 75 MILLIMETER FRENCH GUNS AT THE MARNE
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