Soldiers are seen coming back from Germany near Verdun, Meuse, France. The photograph, taken by Lt. Paul W. Cloud on February 26, 1919, shows prisoners of war who were recently released. These soldiers were among the many prisoners of war who returned to their home country after World War I. (50 words)

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