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U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
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U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service. U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
U.S. soldiers & German pistol, 11 Mar 1918. Two American soldiers, Corporal Howard Thompson and James H. White who were part of a group that killed and captured several Germans in no man's land on March 7, 1918 during World War I. Thompson holds a pistol taken from a German soldier killed by White. Photograph was taken in Ancerviller, France, March 11, 1918
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1918 American Soldier Arched Captured Corporal Helmet No Mans Land Pistol Position Side By Side Us Soldier Bain George Graham Bain News Service Battlefield George Graham Bain Press Photography
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This powerful image captures two American soldiers, Corporal Howard Thompson and James H. White, standing side by side in Ancerviller, France on March 11, 1918. The men had been part of a group that bravely killed and captured several Germans in no man's land just four days earlier during World War I.
In the photo, Corporal Thompson holds a German pistol taken from one of the enemy soldiers killed by White. Their direct gazes at the camera convey a sense of determination and strength as they proudly display their spoils of war.
The photograph, taken by Bain News Service, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men during a tumultuous time in history. The ruins behind them serve as a stark backdrop to their military uniforms and helmets.
This snapshot frozen in time encapsulates the courage and camaraderie shared between soldiers fighting for their country on foreign soil. It is a testament to the resilience and bravery displayed by those who served during World War I.
As we reflect on this historical moment captured over a century ago, let us remember and honor all those who have fought valiantly for freedom and peace throughout history.
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