ANNALES DE LA GUERRE 23 [Main]

Three soldiers, probably of 5th Artillery Regiment, relax on top of a pile of rubble and make souvenirs from expended 75mm shell-cases. Using light hammers and punches they work intricate designs of whorls and spirals into the metal, showing the camera the finished result.The mission, led by Admiral Thaon di Revel, is escorted by General Foch as Chief of Staff. The party looks out over a battlefie…