The image captures the remains of an American truck after it caught fire while transporting a variety of 75mm shells to the front. The incident took place near La Forte, France, and involved the 407th Ammunition Train of the 26th Division. The photo was taken on July 11, 1918, and issued after being approved by censor or.

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Size: 8420px × 5650px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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