American soldiers at Verdun during World War One. The photograph shows members of the Number 64297 Aero Squadron taking a break from their duties. The city of Verdun was heavily targeted by German attacks throughout the war but its defenders courageously held out until the last. Photo taken in 1918.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
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