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American troops in Exermont, France, WW1
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American troops in Exermont, France, WW1
American 18th Infantry, 1st Division troops in Exermont, north eastern France, during the First World War. They are running across the road while the town is under shellfire. A dead soldier is lying in the roadway, near a tank. Date: 1918
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Bombed Bombing Division Infantry Running Shell Spire War Time Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of the First World War as American troops from the 18th Infantry, 1st Division charge through the town of Exermont, north eastern France, in 1918. Amidst the chaos of shellfire, the soldiers run for cover, their faces etched with determination and fear. In the foreground, a fallen comrade lies lifeless in the roadway, his body a stark reminder of the brutal cost of war. The town's spire, once a symbol of peace and tranquility, now looms ominously in the background as a backdrop to the destruction wrought by the relentless bombardment. The tank in the distance, a testament to the technological advancements of the time, adds to the surreal scene. This powerful image captures the sense of urgency and desperation that defined the Great War, as the men of the American Expeditionary Force fought valiantly to bring an end to the conflict.
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