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Filling Canteens A halt on the line of march during the action in the Argonne.  The men are quenching their thirst from a stream near Boureuilles.	Captured German officers, captured by Americans, being conducted to headquarters for examination by intelligence officers.
Prisoners Carrying Wounded Captured "Huns" carrying their own comrades to a dressing station under an armed guard during the battle of the Argonne.	The Chow Wagon On the first day of the St. Mihiel drive, this kitchen, advancing in the rear of our army, served breakfast; moved forward 12 miles and served lunch; moved again and served dinner that night.
Come to Grief This plane landed in tree tops from which it was impossible to dislodge it.	Down in Flames This German observation plane was destroyed near St. Mihiel on July 27, 1918.
A Dressing Station First-aid is given to the more seriously wounded men.  German prisoners were compelled to carry the stretchers to the rear.	The Devastation of War This picture, taken of ground fought over by the 30th Division, shows the havoc wrought by artillery fire on the German trenches.
Dug In American infantrymen defending a farm near St. Benoit, Meuse, in the St. Mihiel salent.  The machine gun outposts are seen in the rear.	Engineers at Work This British company is building a bridge across a stream so advance of army might continue.

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