Cities and towns

On a Sunday afternoon, German civilians stroll across a town square in Berlin. In the background are buildings damaged or destroyed by bombing in World War II. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

A street in Berlin, Germany, showing buildings damaged or destroyed by bombing in World War II. Donor: Barney Ricketts.

Street scene in Courcemont, France, March 1919. This town was the headquarters and billet for the 129th Field Artillery during World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots

Street scene in Courcemont, France in March 1919. This town was the headquarters and billet for the 129thField Artillery. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

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

East Gate to city of Verdun during World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

Ruins of Inchon caused by Naval gunfire during Korean War.

The smoke rises over Inchon, as destroyers and cruisers release salvo after salvo of 8-inch shells. Photo taken from aboard the U. S. S. Pickaway in Inchon Harbor.

Black-and-white snapshot of the town fountain (which served as a laundry during World War I) at 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.

Snapshot of Verdun, France. Photo taken in 1954 on a visit to World War I sites. From: James K. Monteith, Clayton, Missouri, 35th Division, 128th Field Artillery.