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Trench Warfare

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ROTC engineers at Fort Leavenworth learn about trench work, an important skill for World War I combat.

Date Created:
July 1917
Creator:
Morris, Victor

Publication Information

Creator
Morris, Victor
Date Created
July 1917

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
9 x 6 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH Mss 115

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W0131DX
Legacy ID
WHi 54217

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