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Philip Jones Griffiths

GB. NORTHERN IRELAND. Since ancient times, the shield has presented a challenge to military designs —- how to see the enemy without sacrificing protection. The latest development is one made of Plexiglas. Unfortunately, it affords a dimmed visibility after repeated blows. 1973. via Magnum

The ambiguous destiny of the one who is to protect with weapons, whose power comes from their threat and whose rage expands through them