Civilians released by the 26th Division after four years of German captivity, seen reading the first French newspaper they have seen in four years. Hatton Ville-en-Woevre, France. September 15, 1918. Two French officers, M. Maurice Piette and M. Catusse, assigned to oversee the well-being of the civilians in the town. Image by Corporal J. Dickson, Signal Corps. Officially approved by the censor.

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