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OUR COVER shows the antitank telescope of the British 25-pounder in use. The headrest is essential, to prevent injury to head or 'scope; its position is adjustable via bracket and wingnut. Behind that nut can be seen a knurled knob, turned in setting off deflections; it also contains a quick-release device so that the sight itself can be turned or spun rapidly when large shifts are called for. MANY UNITS have developed devices of one kind or another to simplify various technical, tactical, or administrative jobs. Frequently their construction requires so much work as to make them of questionable value. On the other hand, following through with their original design often instills thoroughly the principles of the operations it is hoped to simplify. Some non-standard instruments approach the "gadget" stage, in which event they become a distinct danger to those who try to use them automatically or by rote, without completely understanding the basic principles. The J
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The United States Field Artillery Association
ORGANIZED JUNE 7, 1910
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The Field Artillery Journal
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