World War, 1914-1918

View of docks and harbor at St. Nazaire, Indre et Loire, France. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

4th U.S. Infantry, Brest, France. Soldier with back-pack and rifle. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Troops of the 129th Infantry, 35th Division, in English Frigate #34, Brest, France. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Great Lakes Naval training station, Great Lakes, Illinois. "Vive la France" spelled by sailors in training at the Great Lakes Training Station. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Women welders during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photos from the National Archives.

World War I Submarine at sea. Donor: Frank Freidel.

Crew of the World War One German submarine which was sunk by U.S.S. Fanning, lined up on deck of the sinking U-boat. Photo was taken by a sailor on the U.S.S. Fanning. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Pile of shoes worn out by U.S. Army in France during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

King George V of England inspects an American battleship during World War One. Donor: Frank Freidel, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.

Soldiers trying out their gas masks in every possible way. Putting the respirator to good use while peeling onions. Donor: Frank Freidal, who obtained these photographs from the National Archives.