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Good afternoon all,
The above link has a couple of good pictures in re WWI.
The FN pistol sure could use some WD-40 or basic machine oil.
~ Bob
Virginia, USA
Some WWI pictures
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Paris welcomes the first American contingent.
Source: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1917-The-Sphere ... 2f02202dee
Cheers. Raúl M .
Paris welcomes the first American contingent.
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Cheers. Raúl M .
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- "Bienvenue aux Poilus Américains" welcome to the American soldiers - troops of the first American contingent in front of the barracks of Reuilly 1917 ........................
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- A wounded Zouave soldier greets an American soldier of the newcomer battalion .....................................
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Arrival of the American General J.G. Pershing.
General Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force, arrived with his Staff to Liverpool on June 8, 1917 on board the "White Star" liner Baltic. The Baltic was escorted by American destroyers until she reached British waters. In Liverpool a Guard of Honor was furnished by the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, whose regimental mascot can be seen in the photo. After leaving the ship with Lieutenant General Pitcairn Campbell, General Pershing inspected the troops.
Source: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1917-The-Sphere ... 0752.m1982
Cheers. Raúl M .
Arrival of the American General J.G. Pershing.
General Pershing, Commander of the American Expeditionary Force, arrived with his Staff to Liverpool on June 8, 1917 on board the "White Star" liner Baltic. The Baltic was escorted by American destroyers until she reached British waters. In Liverpool a Guard of Honor was furnished by the Royal Welsh Fusiliers, whose regimental mascot can be seen in the photo. After leaving the ship with Lieutenant General Pitcairn Campbell, General Pershing inspected the troops.
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- Major General Pershing inspecting the Guard of Honor at Liverpool.....................
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Aisne-Marne 1918.
Source: AMERICAN OPERATIONS IN THE AISNE-MARNE REGION.
Cheers. Raúl M .
Aisne-Marne 1918.
Source: AMERICAN OPERATIONS IN THE AISNE-MARNE REGION.
Cheers. Raúl M .
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- Troops of the 3rd Div. embarking near Moulins............................................
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- The 2nd Div advances to attack - July 18, 1918....................................................
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Strain!
Source: http://www.314th.org/james-cain-the-tak ... aucon.html
Cheers. Raúl M .
Strain!
Source: http://www.314th.org/james-cain-the-tak ... aucon.html
Cheers. Raúl M .
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- The tremendous strain under which these soldiers of the 314th Infantry Regiment (US) are fighting are clearly seen in their haggard faces. They recently drove the Germans back 4 1/2 miles in 24 hours...................
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Independence Day - France 1918.
Source: https://www.ebay.ca/itm/1917-The-Sphere ... 2f02202dee
Cheers. Raúl M .
Independence Day - France 1918.
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Cheers. Raúl M .
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- A French veteran of the war of 1870 present at the Invalides with the stripes and stars flag to honor the American contingent.........................
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