Original U.S. WWII Type 81mm M1 Mortar Bipod Assembly Hand Select:Yes The Germans attempted to hold

The Germans attempted to hold a series of forts at all costs

The Majority of these photos are printed on original period paper

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They are in great condition and retain all of the paint and colors

Original U.S. WWII Type 81mm M1 Mortar Bipod Assembly Hand Select:Yes The Germans attempted to holdOriginal Item: Very Few Available. The M1 81mm mortar was the largest weapon in the arsenal of the U. S. WWII infantry battalion. It provided the battalion commander with a powerful and flexible indirect fire capability. Sometimes called "infantry artillery," or "hip pocket artillery," mortars were capable of quickly laying down heavy barrages. These could stop enemy attacks under the worst conditions. Able to fire at high angles, mortars could fire