"In this photograph, taken on May 18, 1918, during the construction period at Camp Humphreys in Virginia, we can see workers transporting 5-meter sections of rail using handcars. These rails are being taken to the location where they will be laid. The image belongs to the collection of American military activities during World War One."

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Size: 9177px × 6297px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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