World War, 1914-1918

Map of operations of First Army, Nov. 1-11, 1918. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Observer in basket of observation balloon during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

World War I refugees liberated from German hands by the American capture of the St. Mihiel salient, gathered in Fliery the day after the drive. This group had been held prisoners in Essey, five kilometers back of the line. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Airplane grafex camera in action during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

American troops and supplies on the move during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Wounded soldier being carried to the first aid station during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

World War I German plane brought down and German prisoners used to camouflage it. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

World War I soldiers at Chateau Thierry. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Members of the 166th Infantry eat captured German bread, jam, and pickles during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.

Chateau Thierry with soldiers behind sand bags, during World War I. Donor: Frank Freidel, who purchased the photographs from the National Archives.