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This is a M48 with the E-8 CS gas launcher*
fitted.  The E-8 CS gas grenade launcher*
was sometimes fitted above the xenon searchlight*
in a sort of field expidient mount.
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As with all less-than-lethal weapons, casualties*
are unavoidable.  However, a realistic reason for*
such casualties can be thought of as soldiers unable*
to continue fighting because of being subjected to*
the effects of CS gas.