Soldiers inspect a large hole blown into the German trenches by a shell near Varennes-en-Argonne, Meuse, France. The photograph, taken on September 28, 1918, at 5:00 PM, showcases the destruction caused during World War I. This image was approved by the American Expeditionary Forces Public Relations and issued by NOTEB 3-aa. Sgt. A. C. Duff, , is credited as the photographer.

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