World War I Historical Moments

Historical photographs capturing military events from World War I, including soldiers, terrain captured, and daily activities, highlighting significant moments and settings.

Men of Company C, 107th Engineers, led by Sergeant Paul H. Voeller, are repairing the road leading to Montfaucon. The road was destroyed by a German trap and mine, hindering the pursuit of the 32nd division. Near Montfaucon, Meuse, France. Taken on Oct. 4, 1918. A.E.F censor approved. Image number 111-SC-28432.

French Colonel and his staff at Headquarters on the Belgian front, occupying a German reinforced concrete shell shelter. This photo depicts the regained territory during World War One.

Lt. Fox, S.C., photographer for Co. 2-26-19, took this photograph on November 16, 1918. The image shows a view looking northwest from a point south of Brieulles, Meuse, France. The photograph is labeled as "Number B" in the series.

American soldiers drinking German mineral water that was left behind by the enemy during their retreat. The photo was taken on January 25, 1919, in Aincreville, Meuse, France. The image was passed by the A.E.F. censor, but the exact date is not specified.

German prisoners of war being guarded by Canadian troops on the Somme Battlefield during World War One. In the background, bursting shells can be seen. This photograph was taken in 1918 and is numbered 102 in a series of photographs documenting American military activities during the war.

Students of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) at Camp Lee, Virginia, during the third week of training camp in July 1919. The photograph shows the students receiving instruction on how to pitch tents. This image is captured by photographer Sot Warner on July 11, 1919, with ID number 60878.

This photograph shows a storage area in the Intermediate Ordnance Depot No. 2 in Gievres, Loire et Cher, France during World War I. The image showcases several machine gun carts in storage. The photograph was taken on January 6, 1919, by the photographers S.C. Reed and J.T. Seabrook.

Soldiers using their shelter halves to create makeshift shelter in shell holes in Bouillonville, France. They are taking advantage of the available cover to protect themselves from the enemy. Photo taken by Lt. P. Cloud in 1918. (Image: 111-SC-25266)

Group of French officers gathering near the Commander's headquarters in Marne during World War I. This official photograph captures the officers in discussion, symbolizing their important roles in military activities during the war. Taken by a French photographer with the official number 937, the image is documented under the description "FRENCH OFFICERS" and identified as SUMBER 7867. Notes indicate the reference number 07867.

Men of Company C, 107th Engineers, led by Sergeant Paul H. Voeller, are repairing the road leading to Montfaucon. The road was destroyed by a German trap and mine, hindering the pursuit of the 32nd division. Near Montfaucon, Meuse, France. Taken on Oct. 4, 1918. A.E.F censor approved. Image number 111-SC-28432.

French generals discussing the latest developments along the Marne battle line in France during World War One. Photograph taken in 1919 by Red, and issued with the symbol EU.

Soldiers on a tour of inspection in Italy during World War I. Unidentified party explores different military scenes. This capture, labeled 111-SC-15313, was taken by a Signal Corps photographer, highlighting the ongoing activities and operations during the war. The photo serves as a documentation of American military involvement in Italy.

Soldiers from the 342nd Labor Battalion are seen in Joneherry, Haute Marne, France, cutting wood and lumber for use by the A.E.F during World War One. The photograph, taken by Sgt. W.W. Bell, shows the soldiers operating a saw in their efforts to provide necessary materials for military activities.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Private J.E. Gibbon from the 3rd Division Signal Corps is pictured observing a shell burst on a hill near Montfaucon, where a 3rd Division observation balloon is located. This photograph was taken in Meuse, France during World War One. It was released by the A.E.F. Censor, but the specific date is unknown.

Cpl G. Carnochan, S.C. poses in the kitchen of Co. D. 302nd. ENGRS in Blansy, France. On September 9th, 1918, a shell exploded in the road outside this kitchen during the evening meal, causing injuries to the mess sergeant, a cook, and a Kitchen Police. The photograph was received on October 18th, 1918. The date the image was taken has not been provided. The photograph was issued and passed by the A.R.F. Censor but the date of this action is unknown.

"A soldier from Battery C, 121st Field Artillery, 2nd Corps School practices with an E 155 Howitzer (Schneider) on the road between Latrecey and Montigny on Mt. Remin, Haute Marne, France. The target distance is 5000 meters. The photo was taken on 5/24/18 during World War One."

A battery of Stokes mortars is seen firing during a chemical warfare demonstration for the 91st Division near Belleme, Oine, France. The photograph was taken on April 15, 1919 by Sergeant J. Seabrook of the 51361 SC.

Image captures Lieutenant Fox, S.C. from the 3D Battalion, 60th Infantry, on his way from Lion-Devant-Dun to Louppy, near Louppy, Meuse, France. Photograph taken on November 23, 1918. (111-SC-40053)

United States Marines in France - Marines practicing grenade throwing at a training school in France. They are wearing steel helmets and gas masks for protection. Photo taken in 1918 and released to C.P.I. on Jan. 11, 1918.

77th Division soldiers at Camp Upton, Long Island, conducting a gas defense drill. The soldiers take positions in trenches and await the alarm of an attack, signaled by striking a gong or empty shell at various points. This photograph was taken by Lt. E.M. De Berri on March 16, 1918. Censored and released by the War College Division on April 11, 1918.

Lt. A. McLeod from the Medical Corps of the 11th Infantry is seen examining a gas patient at a dressing station located 3 kilometers behind the front lines. The photograph was taken on October 18, 1918, at Madeleine Farm near Nantillois, Medse, France. It was passed by the A.E.P. censor, but the specific date is unknown.

French soldiers making use of a German-built shelter that had been seized during World War I. The image, numbered 111-SC-2087, captures a French lieutenant and his men utilizing the captured structure. It was taken by official French photographer RDCD and carries the description "Regained Ground."

Observers at Camp de Souge, near Bordeaux, France, watch a balloon from the ground in April 1918.

Cpl. Keen Polk of the 56th Artillery, along with Sgt. Clitus Swann and his crew, pose with Gun #1 in Mareuil-en-Dole, France. The photograph was taken on August 24, 1918, with the official description noting that it was approved by the A.E.P. censor. No specific date for the approval is provided.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Soldiers at a Central Officers' Training School for F.A. at Camp Daylor in Louisville, KY, can be seen unharnessing equipment in a field. The photograph was taken by a Signal Corps photographer on November 26, 1918. The image was officially issued and finalized after being cleared by the M.I.D. censor on December 24, 1918. The image is labeled as 30472 in the photo's description.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Enlisted specialists learning about electricity and radiography at the Enlisted Specialists School in Fortress Monroe, Virginia. The photograph shows an operator demonstrating the operation of a set, while the students are gathered around to observe. This image was taken in April 1918. It is not intended for publication and is for official use only. Photographer: Lieutenant William Fox, Signal Reserve Corps.

Greek soldiers undergoing intensive training near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece in preparation to join the Allies during World War One. This photo, captured in 1919, showcases their dedication to preparing for the war effort.

Private T.R. Shaw, S.C., took this photograph on February 13, 1919. It was taken on November 20, 1918. The image shows Capt. F.R. Jeffery, the Adjutant and Operations officer of the 146th Field Artillery. This unit supported the 2nd and 42nd Divisions, as well as the Marines. Capt. Jeffery is pictured next to one of the many 155-mm cannons that his unit used in Blercourt, Meuse, France.

Lieutenant Mayhew of the Infantry is seen in this photograph from the Argonne Salient in Meuse, France. The image shows French and American troops making repairs on a road that had been mined and blown up by retreating German forces. The date of the photograph has not been provided. It was released by the A.E.F. censor.

Men of the Coast Artillery Corps opened the tail of a 155mm gun near Fliry, Meurthe et Moselle, France. The photograph was taken by Lt. Paul W. Cloud on September 13, 1918, and received on November 6, 1918. It passed the A.E.F. censor, but the exact date is unknown.

Members of the 5th Division are shown filling up motorcycle and automobile tanks at the Division of Gasoline and Oil Dump in Longuyon, Meurthe et Mosselle, France. The photograph, taken by M. Fox on December 1, 1918, depicts soldiers drawing gasoline from tank trucks. Catalogued as 49297.

2nd Lieut. Carl C. Mayhew of the Infantry is pictured in this photograph taken on November 5, 1918. The image shows a road running from south to north, which was part of the American advance during World War One. The bridge on the road was blown up by the Germans during their retreat. The Americans advanced over the ground visible in the foreground and middle distance, eventually capturing the hills seen in the distance. Traffic was halted until a new road and bridge could be constructed. The hill on the extreme left, known as "Dead Man's Hill," was mined with tunnels and had an electric lighting and ventilation system. This photograph was captured on the Neuvilly-Varennes Road, Meuse, France.

Drawing titled "Harvest Fields on the Marne" by Capt. Townsend. This drawing is a copy of the original and was taken in Vincennes, Seine, France. The photograph was issued on 5-22-19 and received on 6-13-19. The photographer was Cpl. Behrens. The photo reference is 56916 C.

"Pvt. J.M. Liles, S.C., photographed on March 1, 1919, captured the image of men from the 323rd Infantry entering Manheulles, Meuse, France. The photo depicts the view from a stone wall that the enemy had constructed across the street. Similar to image 42045 Me."

French peasant woman leading her team of oxen to work in the fields. This photograph, 111-SC-6791, shows a common sight during World War One as women took on various roles traditionally held by men. It captures the essence of the hard work and dedication of the people during this time.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

American marksmen take cover behind a shell-wrecked French home while shooting at German forces during World War One. The photograph captures the intensity and danger of combat, as soldiers seek protection amidst the ruins of war.

French soldiers on duty at an advanced post during World War One. The photograph was taken in 1919 and is part of a collection of American Military Activities. Carist 3 has recorded this image using the symbol BU.

American soldier teaching a French boy how to use a sling shot. The photo was taken in Lucy, France. The soldier is identified as Lt. P. W. Cloud. The photograph was released by A.E.F. Censor, and the exact date of the photo is not provided.

Italian aviators practicing emergency water landings during World War One.

Detachment of Company F, 26th Engineers (Water Sup.) attached to 32nd Division seen on their trucks in Raugen, Germany. Lieutenant Dowell captured the photo on February 26, 1919, however, it shows the activities that took place on December 7, 1918. Lieutenant C.E. Trowbridge led the detachment. ISSUED NOTES: 41079

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Image shows a wrecked plane from Love Field, Dallas, Texas, after a forced landing in Cleburne, Texas. This photograph was taken on August 27, 1918, and it is labeled as "NOT FOR PUBLICATION" and "FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY."

"Cadets at Culver Military Academy in Culver, Indiana, are seen practicing a bayonet attack on trenches. Under the guidance of an American officer with experience in Flanders, the cadets received extensive practical instruction. This modern technique involves jumping over the trenches, pivoting in mid-air, and thrusting the bayonet downward for maximum effect. Official use only."

Soldiers from the Student Army Training Corps (S.A.T.C.) at the University of Minnesota in St. Paul, Minnesota, are shown putting footings for barracks. This photograph was taken on an unspecified date and is part of the official records.

American soldiers camp and cook breakfast early in the morning in the Valley of Aire near Apremont, Ar- gonne Forest, Ardennes, France. The image was taken on October 16, 1918, by Cpl. Keen Polk of the 8th Cavalry. It was approved by the A.E.F. censor.

5 ton artillery tractor and artillery reel cart seen at the Ordnance Repair Shop in Doulaincourt, Haut Marne, France. This photograph was taken on March 10, 1919, by Sergeant 1st Electrician W. W. Bell, S.C. The description mentions that the tractor was issued in France and the photo was taken on November 26, 1918.

French photograph taken during World War One, showing a photographer with a moving picture camera waiting to capture explosions from German shells in the valley below. The photographer patiently stands as Teuton gunners, located over a hill-top, have recently found the range. Photographer number: 4424 French Official - 508.

French soldiers organizing the territory recaptured from the Germans after the Battle of Flanders. This photograph, labeled SOM 1447, was taken in 1919 and issued with the symbol EU. The image depicts the efforts of French soldiers in organizing the region.

CREDITS: Photograph taken by CPL.K.POLK and C.POLK.S.C. DESCRIPTION: The image depicts the 304th Machine Gun crew from the 77th Division advancing towards Vauxcere, near Bazoches, Aisne, France during World War I. This division was comprised of men from the Metropolitan area of New York, who received training at Camp Upton, Yap Hank, L.I.N. Y.

Observation Post - A French observation post in the High Rhine district, showcasing the rugged Vosges Mountains in the background. The post offers strategic vantage points for the French to monitor the encampments of the German forces below in the valleys. This photograph is part of the official documentation of military activities during World War 1.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

German and American soldiers working together in a body shop located in La Vierge, Vosges, France during World War One. German prisoners were utilized in repairing damaged trucks throughout the French Park. The photo was taken on April 14, 1919, by R.W. Sears, S.C. Photographer.

Caption: "Camp Devens, Ayer, Mass. Infantry conducting R.O.T.C. training. A close-up image showing soldiers engaged in gallery target practice. Taken on August 2, 1920, by Sgt. Joe Hits, S.C. This photograph is part of the collection depicting American military activities during World War One."

View showing a line of 24-4-7 guns at the artillery ammunition dump in Dongermain, Meurthe et Mosselle, France. This image was taken by S.C. Jackson, a photographer for the 2nd Army during World War One. Notes indicate the image number as 006.

Sgt. Eikleberry from the S.C. captures an image on Oct. 6, 1918, in Cheppy, Meuse, France. The photo shows F.A. Mangini from the Knights of Columbus providing cigarettes to soldiers from the 1st Field Artillery Brigade headquarters. They stand in front of a former German ammunition dump. The photo was approved by the A.E.F. censor.

Sgt. Morris Pineberg is photographed next to a German 15-inch shell in Dannevoux, Meuse, France. The shell stands at 4 feet high and weighs 1400 pounds. It is known as "Big Bertha" and was taken on January 16, 1919. Pvt. Ambrose B. McWaide from the Ordnance Dept. is credited with the picture.

Image depicts the cemetery on a hill in Vieville sur les Cotes, Eattonchatel, France. The photograph was taken in 1919 and is part of the collection of American military activities during World War I.

President and Mrs. Wilson and their party inspect a Handley Page bombing plane on the Polo Field in Potomac Park, Washington D.C. Secretary Newton D. Baker stands to the President's right, while General Peyton C. March is seen in the rear. John D. Ryan is on Mrs. Wilson's left. Photograph taken on November 14, 1918.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Soldiers take cover in a safe haven, seeking shelter from bombardment during World War I. The photograph, numbered 111-SC-8033, was taken by a French official photographer. It portrays the need for protection amid the chaos of war. The reference 8053 F.0.956 may refer to additional documentation or identification related to the image.

American soldiers assembling airplanes at the American Aviation School in Issoudon, France during April 1918. This photograph is part of a collection of images depicting American military activities during World War I.

On December 2, 1918, 2nd Lieut. Carl C. Mayhew captured a photograph (number 28573) from a hill 1 kilometer north of the city. The image shows the German machine gunners vigorously resisting the American advances. The Americans finally took the hill after three unsuccessful attempts. The picture reveals the town of Grandpre, the valley, and the hills in the distance, partially obscured by the fog typical of this season in the Ardennes. The machine gun location and hill were protected by pits and brush camouflage and allowed the Germans to command the entire valley.

This photograph shows a British tank known as Whippet Number 50,069. The image was taken by a photographer from the Signal Corps during World War One. The tank is labeled with the symbol "E" and is recorded as a Whippet model. This information is noted in the description of the photograph.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Field test , Artillery Weaponry, Ordnance testing. Records of U.S. Army Operational

American soldiers take cover in pill boxes near Avocourt, Meuse, France, prior to the battle of Argonne Forest during World War One. Photograph taken by Sgt. Eikleberry on November 10, 1918. This image was released by the A.E.F. Censor on January 16, 1919.

Soldiers from the 37th Division's 136th Field Artillery Battalion, formerly known as the 3rd Ohio F.A. and Dets. 7th Oh10 Inf., engage in salvage work. Sgt. Crisper, hailing from Cincinnati, Ohio, oversees the operation as soldiers are seen pulling a cart. Photo taken on November 20, 1918, by Lt. Chas R. Darwin.

"Members of the 315th Engineers, supported by soldiers from the 357th and 358th Infantry, led by Lt. L.J. Burke, constructing a military road over what was previously No Man's Land. They are using broken stones from building walls to create a sturdy roadbed. Location: Pay en Haye, France. Date: September 22, 1918. Note: Approval by A.E.F. censor."

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Branding and Marking - All States. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Image shows an individual cooking by men of the 80th Division at Camp Lee, Virginia in June 1918. This photograph is numbered 12,625 and was taken by photographer ED.

A view of a corner of the Q.M.C. Storeroom at Givres, France. In December 1918, at the close of hostilities, there were 900,000 brooms in the storeroom. This photograph was taken by E. Eco in 1919 and is part of the NUMOTE 50731 collection of the Signal Corps.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

Private Fred R. Wilkins from Company A, 132nd Infantry Regiment, is being awarded the Distinguished Service Cross (D.S.C.) at the Hospital Center in Mars sur Allier, Nievre, France. The photograph was taken on December 30, 1918, and the record number for this image is 45894.

"Sgt. Lel Merris Pineberg of the Army Ordnance Department captured a photograph of famous German trenches along Grand Tranches Road, located beyond Mouilly in Meuse, France. The image showcases the field ammunition of Fick, with 137 Army personnel present. This region is also crossed by a railway that witnesses 60 passings."

Soldier operating trench engines with a Baldwin locomotive in the background. Location: St. Hazaire, Loire Inférieure, France. Taken on November 1, 1918, by photographer E nico. This photo is included in the collection "Photographs of American Military Activities during World War One." Petty Officer McLaughlin, S.C. is featured in the image.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

American soldiers receiving rations of bread and jam during World War One. This photograph, taken by the Signal Corps, depicts the provision of basic sustenance to the troops in France. The photograph is labeled as number 53587 in the photographer's records.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

National Army cavalrymen undergoing training at Fort Sam Houston in Texas. The soldiers are seen marching in a column of fours. The photograph, taken on June 28, 1918, depicts Lt. E. N. Jackson, Signal Corps, and was later censored and released by the M.I.B censor on July 20, 1918.

American troops attending a machine gun school in Italy during World War I. They are seen running through a smoke cloud on the maneuver grounds. The photograph was taken on October 15, 1918, and was approved by the Army Expeditionary Force censorship office on October 5, 1918.

Members of the Quartermaster Garden Service, located in Versailles, Paris, Seine, France, are seen in the photograph. The image, taken on July 24, 1918, by photographer Corporal Carno Chan, shows the individuals involved in the task of planting cabbages. This photograph is associated with the description symbol 111-SC-17441 and was received in 1918.

Soldier from the 307th Field Hospital, Corporal P. G. Carnochan, pictured cooking the evening meal at the kitchen of the hospital in Chéry Chartreuve, France. Photograph taken by an unknown photographer on September 10, 1918. This image was authorized by the A.E.P. censor but the exact date of issuance is unknown. The description number given for this photograph is H KITCHEN OF THE 307th FIELD HOSPITAL.

Equipment - Colorado. Photographs Relating to National Forests, Resource Management Practices, Personnel, and Cultural and Economic History

Description: General views photographed by Herr Ing. Robert Deutsch, presented to His Majesty's Government through His Majesty's Legation at Vienna and received in Colonial Office 6 August 1931 Location: Ebene von Sanaa, Yemen Date: 1931

Members of the 101st Field Signal Battalion, previously known as the 1st Mass. F.S. Battalion, attending outdoor church services in the ruins of a church destroyed by shellfire in Verdun, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken on October 18, 1918. The image was received on November 25, 1919, and passed by the A.E.F. Censor.

Pvt. Ray P. Antrim, S.C., takes a photograph on 3-27-19 in Leutesdorf, Germany. The photo captures Pvt. J.V. Wilson of the 6th Marines at the end of his post. This picture has a description number: 44942 and was issued on 1-9-19.

Caption: Tractor hauling heavy guns to firing position during maneuvers at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Lieut. E.N. Jackson, Sig. R.C. photographed this image on May 31, 1918. The photograph was censored and released by M.I.B. censor on June 21, 1918.

Anefo photo collection. Army. Tarakan. May 1, 1945. Indonesia, Tarakan

Marine infantry patrolling the demilitarized zone (DMZ) in Vietnam on May 19, 1967. The soldiers belong to the 3rd Marine Division. This photograph, taken by Lt. Dermott Mike, captures the intense combat conditions as they sweep towards the Song Ben Hai. It is an official Defense Department photo (Marine Corps) with identification number A188721 127 GVB-87.

Lt. D. T. Hargan with the S. C.U.S. R. is depicted in this photograph taken on August 12, 1918. The image shows a 150mm howitzer with a recoil cylinder marked "Ersbrfl" and a breech block marked "1468 Fried. Krupp A. G. 1916, 1709.5 Kg.m.V." The firing pin is missing. The location of the photograph is Mehun sur Yevre, France. The photograph has been passed by the A.E.P. censor, but the date is not given. It is numbered 3016 in the records.

Sgt. 1cl. Morris Fineberg wearing a gas mask at Crepion, Meuse, France. The photograph was taken on January 7, 1919, and shows the gas defense supplies and a regulating station of the 79th Division. The image was approved by the A.E.F. censor, but the exact date is unknown.

Collection of World War I Photographs, 1914-1918 that depict the military activities of British and other nation's armed forces and personnel during World War I.

"OFFICERS of the 26th DIVISION, QM Office, taking a shortcut across the old wire defenses of Menil La Tour. From left to right: Major Lagerquist, QMC; Major E.F. Tandy, Division Quartermaster; Lieutenant R.L. Ewing, 101st M.P.; Lieutenant L.C. Parsons, QMC. Photograph taken by Captain Parson on November 29, 1918."

American supply officer setting up headquarters near the captured St. Mihiel salient during World War I. The officer is seen beside the road with his wagon train, working to bring supplies into the newly captured territory. This photograph was taken on October 14, 1918, and was approved by the A.E.P. censor on October 19, 1918.

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