English: The French Army on the Western Front, 1914-1918
A French soldier firing a Chauchat 8mm automatic rifle (1915 model) in a shooting range. [The soldier actually shoulders his Chauchat incorrectly.]
Français : Châlons sur Marne (Marne). Centre d'instruction de fusiliers mitrailleurs. Comment on ne doit pas épauler. Le tireur reçoit la "gifle". légende d'origine
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