Description: This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 3.5x2.5 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This original 1918 photograph captures French tanks en route to the front during World War I. The image shows two soldiers seated on top of the tanks, which are loaded on a flatbed train car marked "U.S.A." The scene likely takes place in a rail yard in France, where military provisions were being mobilized. The presence of tanks indicates a pivotal moment during the war when armored vehicles played an increasingly important role in combat operations. French forces utilized tank transport via rail extensively during World War I, particularly as the war transitioned into more mechanized warfare. The collaboration between American and French forces was crucial in bolstering military efforts against the Central Powers. The use of tanks signified a shift in tactics, moving from traditional infantry warfare to a more mobile and armored approach on the battlefield as both sides sought technological advancements to gain the upper hand. French tanks enroute to front.
Price: 24 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-11-30T14:56:26.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: military, tanks, transport, soldiers, rail yard
Theme: conflicts & wars, aviation, transportation, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 3.5x2.5
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1
