American soldier Pvt. Beach of the Subie Photographers took this photo on Aug. 21, 1918. It depicts a group of soldiers constructing new warehouses at Bessons Docks in Bordeaux, France during World War I. The photograph was passed by the censor, although the exact date of approval is unknown. (Note: Information retrieved from the photo archives in 2004.)


Size: 8411px × 5636px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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