Landau, Germany

Gaston Dessoulles and friend on occupation duty in Landau, Germany.

A Smoke by the Well

Four German soldiers enjoying a smoke by a well.

Brückenwache

A group from the 1.bayerisches Landsturm-Infanterie-Bataillon München charged with guarding the bridge over the Lech River.

Accordian

Six German officers enjoying a smoke and a card game with a little music.

Hotchkiss M1909

A Hotchkiss M1909 light machine gun at the Schofield Barracks. This is one of 670 made by the Springfield Armory and Colt's manufacturing Company for the US Army.

Royal Defense Corps

A member of the Royal Defense Corps.

With Love From Horace

Ememy Country

At the time this was written the 21st Reserve Division was at rest near Briey, France. Just a month later they would see action at Verdun.

Coast Artillery Corps

A pair of soldiers with the Coast Artillery Corps. The one on the left being a 1st Class Gunner and the other a 2nd Class Gunner.