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Ex Gunners tale of Dixmude and 75s at war
A veteran recounts dawn patrols around Dixmude and the French 75 gun, Brown the capable gunner guiding the crew. He describes gunnery, observation networks, artillery coordination, and a dangerous road bombardment that drives him into a mud-filled dugout and a surprising Limey encounter, with reflections on morale and wartime routines.
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Brown
Dixmude Brown
Ellence
Old Dopey Brown
Dixmonde
Old Fritz
Pollos
Fritz
Dixmude
Fring Une
Tommy