This photo taken in early World War I has the caption: French artillery in action, the gunners trying to protect their ear-drums from the shock. During Von Kluck's great drive on Paris, the french artillery did wonderful servie in holding their ground to the last possibe moment then retreating and taking up another defensive position.

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