American soldiers observe the ruins of the Cathedral of Albert in the distance among other destroyed buildings. The photograph was taken on September 16, 1918, in Albert, Somme, France. The headquarters of the 2nd Army Corps can be seen next to the soldiers. This image is one of many released by the American Expeditionary Forces during World War One.

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