WW1 US AEF Official 1918 Dugouts Trench Army Canal Warfare Rare Photo

Description: An original 7x5" vintage photo from a large collection of American Expeditionary Force (AEF) photos we acquired from the estate of a collector. Photos of this set are almost all labelled "US OFFICIAL", indicating that the U.S. Signal Corps is the most likely origin. Photo is extremely rare. Professionally packaged in a rigid mailer for safe delivery.Photo OverviewThe photograph shows a hillside featuring several small dugouts or bunkers, likely belonging to the US Army during World War I. The scene appears to be a trench or fortified position along a canal, with foliage covering the area and smoke rising from structures, suggesting active habitation. This might be a location in France, as such scenes were common during the war. A sign positioned near the canal possibly provides directions or warnings, although the text is not clearly legible.During World War I, the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) played a crucial role on the Western Front. The AEF reinforced the exhausted Allied forces in battles such as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, contributing to the eventual end of the war. Trench warfare characterized much of World War I, where soldiers lived in difficult conditions amidst constant threats from enemy fire and chemical weapons.Text Present3 28216Condition: Good to fair vintage condition. This antique photo is on extremely old, somewhat fragile paper, and likely has age spots, tears, surface flaking, or other age related blemishes. Please see photos for detailed scans of both sides.

Price: 36 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2025-01-27T03:27:37.000Z

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