This photograph, taken in 1917 by photographer Paul Thompson, depicts a machine shop mounted on an auto truck. During World War One, the United States Army utilized a number of these trucks for military purposes. This image was designated as AU REC Apr. 1918 and was issued as NOTEB 26 for official use only.

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Size: 8377px × 5643px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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