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Man Wearing a Gas Mask

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Description: A man poses while wearing a gas mask. His hat is on his arm and he holds a pack in his hands with the strap around his neck. He appears to be wearing a mil...
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Allied Soldiers

Date: 1916
Description: Allied soldiers gathered near an entrance to an unknown establishment. A sign in French above the entrance is not legible, but there is an image of a crick...
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Man and Horse Wearing Gas Masks

Date: 10 27 1918
Description: Original caption reads, "Showing contrast in mask used for man and horse. The fact that horse never breathes thru his mouth makes a gas mask a simple objec...
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Carrier Pigeon with Message

Date: 11 05 1918
Description: A soldier in uniform holds a pigeon with a message on its leg at the 4th Corps Pigeon Loft, Essey, Meurthe-et-Moselle, France.
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Road Behind the Yankee Line

Date: 1918
Description: Elevated view of the road behind the U.S. line of advance into Saint-Mihiel, jammed with troops and supplies.
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Dutch Motorcyclist

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Description: Dutch motorcyclist with a new invention. The rear-view mirror on his handlebars, which has a reflection of the man, allows a clear view of what's behind hi...
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Senussi Volunteer Fighters

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Description: Senussi volunteer fighters with their remarkable head coverings woven from camel hair which no sword can penetrate.
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Senussi Volunteer Fighters

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Description: Senussi volunteer fighters with their remarkable head coverings woven from camel hair which no sword can penetrate.
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Senussi Volunteers on Horseback

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Description: Senussi volunteers on horseback. The fighter on the left is holding a holy banner.

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