American sentry stationed on Chemin des Dames, a key strategic location during World War I, facing Germany. This photograph, numbered 7599, was taken in February 1918. The image shows a typical American soldier fulfilling his duty as a forward guard.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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