Photos from the Field

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Behind the Barrage The first wave of American infantry advancing behind a rolling barrage.  The photographer, Lt. Ralph Estep, was killed shortly after he had made this picture.	A Bad Place on the Road A Yankee ammunition wagon northeast of St. Mihiel, stuck in the mud and holding up the advance of the whole column.
A Balloon Explosion A remarkable snapshot taken at the instant of explosion of a captive kite balloon.  The gas was ignited by the friction of the bag against the ground while being deflated.	The Battle Line A famous National Guard Regiment in the front line trenches at Chaussers, France.
In Belleau Wood A twilight view of No Man's Land, taken a few weeks after the American victory at the spot where the "Hindenburg Line" was definitely broken in one of the hardest engagements of the war.	A Bivouac in the Woods An infantry company in "pup tents," in the woods.  The trees prevent observation.
Bivouaced for the Night An American battery of heavy field artillery in a rest camp on a hillside in France.	Bomb-Thrower This Y0gun hurled depth charges.
A Breathing Spell After capturing the German second line trenches in a section of the Forest of Argonne, these Americans enjoy a well-earned rest.	Buddies A wounded soldier receiving first aid froma comrade.

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