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Photograph of the Voie Sacrée (Sacred Way) lined with horse-drawn carriages, Verdun, France, circa 1917-1919.Inscription: "Verdun - 'Sacred Road.'"Part of a scrapbook containing items related to Sidney Van Wyck Peters' service with the 24th Aero…

Photograph of American fighter ace Frank Luke standing next to the wreckage of a German aircraft, Verdun, France, September 18, 1918. Stamped in corner: "U.S. Signal Corps."Inscription: "24397."Inscription on verso: "View of Lt. Frank Luke, Jr.,…

Photograph of American fighter ace Frank Luke standing next to the wreckage of a German aircraft, Verdun, France, September 18, 1918. Stamped in corner: "U.S. Signal Corps."Inscription: "24393."Inscription on back of frame: "Frank Luke, 21 victories…

Map overlay of an unknown aerial image, marking the location of batteries in the Verdun region of France, September 5, 1917.Inscription: "Battery of Photo #- - - - After being camouflaged. Verdun Region. Sept. 5, 1917. 2600m f:50."

Map overlay of an unknown aerial image, marking the location of batteries in the Verdun region of France, June 5, 1917.Inscription: "Batteries before demolition firing B. Battery of 2 cannon of 210mm...hidden in an infantry position. Verdun Region.…

Aerial photograph and accompanying overlay of a battlefield in the Verdun region of France, September 25, 1917. Trenches, batteries, and train lines are marked on the overlay.Inscription on image: "5000m 25/9/17 Bois Sachet 170/790 f50."Inscription…

Oblique aerial photograph of Verdun, France, circa 1918.

Oblique aerial photograph of the Citadel of Verdun, France, circa 1918.

Oblique aerial photograph of the Citadel of Verdun, France, circa 1918.

Oblique aerial photograph of Verdun, France, showing buildings along the Meuse River, circa 1918. Visible landmarks include Verdun Cathedral (lower left) and a balloon hangar (upper left).