This photograph (ID: 16342) taken by Sgt. A. C. Duff, on July 21, 1918, shows a bridge over the Marne River in Chateau Thierry, France, destroyed by the French to impede the German advancement during World War One. American Machine Gunners from the 3rd Division occupied the nearby buildings and successfully delayed the German advance in June. The image was approved by the A. E. F Censor on August 6, 1918.

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Size: 8437px × 5715px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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