Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 28, 1947: Targets get repaired during the U.S. European Command pistol and rifle matches at the Infantry Training Center at Grafenwoehr. The matches, held from Aug. 27 through Sept. 4, were the first held post World War II.

Keep your eyes peeled for next month’s Archive Photo of the Day when we will publish more images from the 1947 EUCOM pistol and rifle matches, as well as some articles!

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