Israeli Troops with Howitzer

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004251733

Creation Date

5-1-1973

Subject—Places

Middle East; Israel

Subject—Topics

Arab-Israeli Conflict 1969-1975; Military weapons

Description

Jerusalem: Israeli gun crew stands in front of a U.S.-made 203mm howitzer (foreground) during display May 1st at Independence Day Camp here. In background is a 155mm self-propelled, tank mounted cannon, developed and built in Israel. The weapon (155mm), dubbed L-33, has a firing range of 13 miles. Both weapons are part of four new additions to the Israeli military arsenal unveiled May 1st.

Format

BW Photograph, 7" x 9"

Source

United Press International