U.S. soldiers inspect debris in small town

Identifier
irn1002543
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2005.245.1
  • RG-60.3245
Level of Description
Item
Languages
  • Silent
Source
EHRI Partner

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Scope and Content

Panoramic shots of countryside, steeple, trees are bare, most likely shot in winter. Peasant walking in fields, cow sitting in the grass. High angle views, agricultural town. MS, US soldiers inspecting building debris, many brick buildings, sign for "Huile" (Oil) in French. VS, unidentified town, civilians moving about, soldier or police officer (dark colored uniform, wearing high boots, unable to identify uniform). CU, memorial/monument to soldiers of WWI, inscription in French. VS, American soldiers exiting building, smiling for camera, descending steps. US flag is flying on a flagpole on the grounds of the complex of buildings. Panning shot of these buildings.

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