Ruins of houses and destroyed Sumber Bridge over the Vesle River during World War I. The bridge and surrounding areas were heavily damaged during battles between American and German forces. This photo captures the devastation after the Germans retreated and moved towards the Aisne River. (Note: Information taken from official US Signal Corps description and issued by censor on Oct 19, 1918)

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