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French Trench

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A French trench. Captioned: "Notice the workmanship on this French trench - and imagine the water in the springtime."

Date Created:
circa 1910-1919

Publication Information

Date Created circa 1910-1919

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 7 x 12 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Ray E. William American Ambulance Field Service photographs, 1917-1918
Call Number PH 1263

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013D6J
Legacy ID
WHi 4588

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