World War, 1914-1918

This is a photograph of a ship being repaired during World War I. The exact location is not known. 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 safe-harbor where ships are under repair. In the background large buildings can be seen but the exact location is unknown. 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 panoramic view with mountains in the far distance. The location is unknown. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

A group of unidentified sailors work around a large ship. The American flag is flying in the middle of the photograph. The location is unknown. 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 road in World War I France. The exact location of the road is unknown. The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

A photograph of a road near Verdun in World War I France. On the back, Harry S. Truman wrote a description, part of which is unintelligible. He states, in part, that ". . . from Fort Tavanne. Where the road runs is where my --- dougout and Post of command was in the war. It was shelled regularly but was never hit." The photograph is part of a collection belonging to Harry S. Truman from the time he spent in France during World War I.

Two unidentified soldiers stand by a lake watching the swans. Behind them is a chateau, possibly in the village of Montigny-sur-Aube where Harry S. Truman trained at the elite artillery school. 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 the positions of Battery D, 129th Field Artillery, near 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.

A large group of soldiers walk along a street, possibly in Brest, France. The town can be seen in the distance and the beach along the Penfeld River on the left. The picture has a small white defect 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 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.