German soldiers crossing the destroyed E bridge across the Marne River in Chateau Thierry, France. American artillery destroyed the bridge as they retreated, killing German troops who were crossing at the time. This photograph was taken on July 28, 1918, by Cpl. A. H. Hanson and released by the Censor on November 22, 1918.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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