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Underground Trench

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A rundown underground trench/passageway for soldiers to move from one side of the field to the other without being exposed to enemy fire.

Date Created:
February 2, 1919

Publication Information

Date Created
February 2, 1919

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
7 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 1263, Env. 1

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder
Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013D9L
Legacy ID
WHi 126185

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