Soldiers returning from the bathhouse, with a building in the background. The bathhouse is capable of accommodating up to 5,000 soldiers every 12 hours. This image was taken on January 18, 1919, by photographer SGT. Rydin, It is part of Base Section #5, Quartermaster Corps in Brest, Finistere, France. Note: the timestamp on the image reads 9:09.

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