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Anguilla anguilla, freshwater eel
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Anguilla anguilla, freshwater eel
US M2. 30 in self-loading carbine, 1944 (c). Magazine (numbered); National Postal Meter Corporation; no rear sight. One of the great success stories of World War Two the M1 carbine was used widely by the British Army because of its short range firepower. Produced as a stop-gap weapon for second-line troops it became a very popular weapon because of its lightness and semi-automatic action. The M2 variant provided full automatic fire when needed, controlled by a single switch. It was often used with a larger, 30 round, magazine. As the Malayan Emergency developed it became a sought after weapon to give high firepower in jungle firefights. Although its cartridge had no great stopping power it was adequate for short range actions. Its reliability in humid conditions made it a successful jungle weapon. Date: circa 1944
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This photograph captures a unique juxtaposition of two iconic symbols of the mid-20th century: the Anguilla anguilla, a freshwater eel, and the M2 Carbine, a self-loading rifle used extensively during World War Two. The eel, a native to Europe, Asia, and North America, is shown gracefully swimming in a clear, shallow body of water. In stark contrast, the M2 Carbine, produced by the National Postal Meter Corporation in 1944, lies nearby. The carbine, with its distinctive curved magazine and lack of a rear sight, was a popular weapon among British troops during the conflict due to its lightweight design and semi-automatic action. The M2 variant, which provided full automatic fire, was particularly sought after for jungle combat during the Malayan Emergency. Despite its relatively weak stopping power, the carbine's reliability in humid conditions made it a successful weapon in the jungle. This image serves as a reminder of the technological innovations and adaptations that emerged during the tumultuous period of World War Two.
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