World War, 1914-1918

A close-up of two swans floating on a lake in World War I France. The exact location is unknown but a related photograph shows the swans in front of a chateau. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This is a photograph of a destroyed group of buildings, somewhere in France during World War I. The location of the village is unknown. It is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

The Chateau d'Brest, photographed from across the Penfeld River during World War I. Harry S. Truman arrived in France through the port of Brest, France. There is a circular mark in the center of the photograph. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This photograph is identified on the back as, "My first battle position outside of Verdun." The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I. [The bottom right corner of the photograph is damaged.]

This is a photograph the Chateau d'Brest, beside the Penfeld River in France. Harry S. Truman arrived in France through the port at Brest. The photograph has a hazy discoloration in the lower left quadrant. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This photograph is marked as the infantry headquarters at Moulainville, France. Moulainville is approximately 7.6km from Verdun, France. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This is a photograph of a coastal town in France, with a large ship that appears to be at anchor in the background. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This is a photograph showing soldiers and horse drawn wagons moving along a road, somewhere in World War I France. The exact location is unknown, although Harry S. Truman wrote on the back: "Main Street in La Behalle." There are tracks running beside the road. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This is a view of a track for a train running alongside a road in World War I France. The exact location is unknown. The photograph, which is damaged in the upper left hand corner from folding, is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

This World War I photograph of the French countryside is marked "Ft. Vaux." The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.