Church buildings

In Berlin, Germany, a church, showing extensive damage from bombing in World War II, sits on the edge of a lake littered with branches from shredded trees. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

Cathedral of Le Mans in France after World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

One day after American Bombers and artillery blasted Pohang Dong, Korea, a Catholic Church stands untouched in the background.

Black-and-white snapshot of a church at Cheppy, the Argonne, France. The photo was taken in 1954 on a pilgrimage to World War I sites. From: James K. Monteith, Clayton, Missouri, 35th Division, 128th Field Artillery Regiment.

Black-and-white snapshot of a church in Rosairies-aux-Salines, France. The photo was taken in 1954 on a pilgrimage to World War I sites. From: James K. Monteith, Clayton, Missouri, 35th Division, 128th Field Artillery Regiment.

Black-and-white snapshot of a rebuilt cathedral in Verdun. The photo was taken in 1954 on a pilgrimage to World War I sites. From: James K. Monteith, Clayton, Missouri, 35th Division, 128th Field Artillery Regiment.

Photo demonstrating the destruction of the Cathedral de Verdun in Verdun, France, after World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

Cathedral de Verdun in Verdun, France during World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

Dressing station, Charpentry, France; also church where first Observation Post was established during World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

Bauny Church in France during World War I. First Battalion Observation Post maintained in ruined belfry. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.