Church buildings

Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, the church in Paris that was hit by 'Big Bertha' on Good Friday, 1918. Interior showing ceiling damage and baldacchino. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais, the church in Paris that was hit by 'Big Bertha' on Good Friday. Interior, showing the organ. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Aerial view of church of Notre Dame, Paris France. "I was fortunate enough to get into Paris on five different 'excuses' and get to see quite a bit of the town". From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Rheims. Cathedral, detail.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Rheims. Cathedral front.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Siescheprey. Ruins of church.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Soisson. Ruins Abbey St. Jean des Vignes from rear.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Grandpre. Church and street.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Montgaucon. Through church ruins toward observation post nearest Verdun.

Snapshot of France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. St. Mihiel Church.