Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Don't Give Up the Ship Boys

A mule drawn parade float. This was constructed by a machine gun company at Camp Cody, New Mexico.

American Supply Column

An American supply column traveling through an area close to the front. The center truck is a FWD Model B. The other ones appear to be Liberty Trucks.

Monday, April 27, 2015

Sunday, April 19, 2015

In der Champagne


Artillery Damage

No written explanation on this card. It looks like someone took a picture showing the artillery damage just above the bed they were sleeping in.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Breech Cover


A poor quality photo but one of the few I have seen where the rifles are fitted with a breech cover. This also makes the rifles difficult to identify. I believe they are M1917 Endfields.
The soldiers here are marching through an American town. They are lucky enough to have trucks to carry their packs.

Wednesday, April 8, 2015

Messines


A German supply depot at Messines two months before the Battle of Messines (1917).

Monday, April 6, 2015

Railroad Repair


A narrow gauge track runs along the main tracks being repaired by these German troops. They are close enough to the front to warrant a screen to shield they from the sight of the enemy.

Thursday, April 2, 2015

Einjährig Freiwillige


An Einjährig Freiwillige or One Year Volunteer in Vienna. He has both the cuff sleeve and collar button indicating his status.