eeps his finger pressed on thetrigger and directs the aim, and the re-coil from each bullet as it is fired ejectsthe shell, and throws in place and dis-charges the next bullet, and so on. Theoperator swings the gun to and fro very much as a fire-man would use his hose, and he pours upon the enemya… … Number 6 gun crew of the U. S. cruiser Albany at target practise, photographed whilethev were winning for themselves the fleet trophy for best marksmanship. The exact score ofhits that they made is an official secret with the government, but it was sufficiently good toput them in the front ranli of…
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