Belgian infantry soldiers in WWI, seen in the first-line trenches as they wait for the signal to commence an assault. The photograph, labeled 111-SC-19466, was taken by a photographer from the CPI. It appears that the soldiers are equipped with sleds for transport. The image is marked as "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY" on the notes.

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Size: 8372px × 5680px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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