French soldiers take cover in heavily protected and camouflaged trench shelters behind the first line trenches during World War One. These dugouts provide safety from enemy fire such as bullets, shells, bombs, and grenades. The photograph, taken by official photographer Reco, captures the defense strategies employed during the war.

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