American troops in the trenches near Verdun during World War I. The photograph captures the American advance in the Argonne region. In the background is the Valley of the Meuse, a place where 70,000 men had fallen in earlier battles and the defense of Verdun in 1916. Released by the Censor. Date of the photograph is not provided.

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Size: 8424px × 5629px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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