1942 Miners Drilling for Tungsten Ore in California

In May 1942, miners drill for tungsten ore at the Tungsten Chief Mine in Kern County, California. Tungsten was vital for military applications during World War II, used in armor-piercing ammunition and other munitions. This image reveals the crucial role of resource extraction in supporting the war effort in the United States during this period.

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