His machete is nearly as big as the cannon...
An American crew with a Vickers Sons & Maxim 2.95″ Mountain Gun in the Philippines. These were pressed into service against the Japanese as late as WWII…
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NOT a Machete, a Bolo!!!!!!……T
I want one for my front yard – right next to my flag pole.
I want one to go next to my flag pole!! Just the thing for neighborhood reveille on Sunday mornings.
I agree with Turk. These soldiers are using Model of 1909 bolos which, until WW1, were manufactured by the Springfield Armory. Neat photo.
Here is one in action.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hxr-obi3sQQ