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Villa Expeditionary Force

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American soldiers unpacking supplies at the Casas Grande, Mexico, the field headquarters of the military force sent to capture Pancho Villa. The supplies were shipped to that point by wagon train from Columbus, New Mexico.

Date Created:
April 12, 1916
Creator:
Underwood & Underwood

Publication Information

Creator Underwood & Underwood
Date Created April 12, 1916

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 26 x 20 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection World War I news agency photographs, 1914-1918
Call Number PH 2506 Folder 5

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0145EY
Legacy ID
WHi 35437

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