The picture depicts the X-- Field Artillery Regimental Band at a training camp in X--- France during World War One. The band is shown leaving with the artillerymen for the Lorraine sector. Distinguished by their powerful lungs developed through extensive practice, the band not only energizes the troops but also spreads cheer throughout the countryside. This photo was taken on December 11, 1917, by a photographer from the Signal Corps, It was released to the Photo Division on January 30, 1918.

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Size: 7982px × 6302px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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