Description: This photo is from a collection of original WW1 photographs acquired from a large archive of WW1 Western Front images.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Fair to good condition for the age; some images have flaking of edges or light wear. Please see photos. Curling on most photographs as is typical from this era.The photograph depicts a curving railway track situated within a dense forest environment, covered by camouflage netting overhead. The image is stark and monochromatic, emphasizing the bare trees and the unkempt terrain surrounding the railway. Taken in 1918, this scene likely represents an area used for military logistics during World War I, where concealment of transportation routes from enemy observation was essential for the movement of troops and supplies.During World War I, camouflage became an important strategy as armies adapted to trench warfare and aerial reconnaissance. This photograph may hint at the ingenuity required for movements of the US Army, with camouflage nets masking crucial transportation routes to protect against aerial attacks. The use of railroads was vital for supplying fronts, enabling faster troop movements, and transporting goods, which could be targets for hostile forces.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T14:50:32.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: railway, camouflage, forest, military, logistics, WW1, US Army
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, transportation
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
