The photograph, numbered 111-SC-26504, was taken on October 11, 1918. It shows the view from a hill, looking down at the shell ruined town of Cuisy in Meuse, France during World War One. American soldiers are seen in the foreground, as Cuisy served as the headquarters of the 4th Division and was constantly targeted by shell fire.

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Size: 8418px × 5703px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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