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Church in Cormicy

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: View of exterior of a church in Cormicy which was hit by opposing forces and almost completely destroyed. Caption reads: "Churches, as the most prominent b...
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Church with Damaged Clock

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Exterior view of a damaged church tower, with a clock at the top. Caption reads: "Ruined church at St. Hilaire-le-Grand. Notice the clock."
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War Memorial

Date: 02 18 1919
Description: A memorial to those who died with honor. Caption reads: "A common sight in the wake of the battle of the Marne."
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Strassburg Monument

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: A monument decorated with flowers, flags and topped by a statue. Caption reads: "The Strassburg Monument of Alsace. Kept draped in mourning from 1871 to 19...
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Broken Sopwith

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: An airplane almost completely broken apart lying on the ground. Caption reads: "A broken Sopwith, an English fighting plane used extensively by the French....
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Statue of Jeanne d'Arc

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: View of a man standing and posing near the statue of Jeanne d'Arc. Caption reads: "The most famous statue of Jeanne d'Arc, who visited Reims in the height ...
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French Woman in Her Vineyard

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Outdoor portrait of a woman standing in front of her vineyard. Caption reads: "A chic French Heart-breaker, snapped posing in her vineyard. Near Vaux Varen...
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Ambulances in Recy

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: A line of ambulances from the S.S.U 12 convoy getting ready to leave Recy. Caption reads: "The ambulances of S.S.U 12 lined up outside of Recy waiting for ...
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French Soldier Burial

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: View across field towards a group of French soldiers. Caption reads: "The funeral procession of a dead French soldier. Whenever possible, a military burial...
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"Obus Non Eclate"

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: A non-exploded bomb is resting on the ground, over which three timbers have been placed. A sign reading "Obus Non Eclate" is on a post next to the bomb, an...
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Graves at Vaux Varennes

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Freshly dug graves and piles of dirt at Vaux Varannes. Caption reads: "Graves for prospective 'guests' at Vaux Varennes."
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Three Soldier Buddies at Vaux Varennes

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: A group of three soldiers are standing in front of a tent and posing for a portrait. Caption reads: "Vaux Varennes. Shorty More, our artist, Shorty Samuels...
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Stretcher-Bearers Carrying an Injured Soldier

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Two soldiers carrying an injured man through the trenches. Caption reads: "Brancardiers [stretcher-bearers] carrying in a wounded pirla."
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Ambulance Parked in Front of a Cathedral

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Portrait of a man standing and leaning against his ambulance, posing in front of a cathedral. Caption reads: "Reims. A close view of the entrance to the ca...
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Man and Child Pretending to be Soldiers

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Portrait of a man and child posing in front of an ambulance. Caption reads: "Robineau Cook, as a French marine, and a 'petit goss' as an ambulance driver. ...
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Cathedral of Reims

Date: 02 1919
Description: View of the front of the damaged Cathedral and the sculpture of Jeanne d'Arc in the front. Caption reads: "Reims. The front of the cathedral is scarcely da...
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Cook and his Kitchenette

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Portrait of a man posing at the open back door of his kitchenette, which is on the back of a truck. Caption reads: "Andre Gaillard, our 'bon cook' in the r...
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Man Standing Near Two Ambulances

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: View of a man standing near a small table in front of two ambulances.
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Underground Trench

Date: 02 02 1919
Description: A rundown underground trench/passageway for soldiers to move from one side of the field to the other without being exposed to enemy fire.
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Two Men Using Horse-Drawn Vehicle for Delivery

Date: 02 01 1919
Description: Two men transporting military utilities or equipment with a horse-drawn vehicle.

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