Rifle butt to the head
Using the rifle as a close-combat weapon…
U.S. Doughboys learning to use their rifles as a close-combat weapon. Note that the weapon is not equipped with a bayonet… which is still in the scabbard on each soldier’s belt.
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Just passing by.Btw, your website have great content!
Thank you very much, great pictures!