WWI American Soldiers Barbed Wire France Chicago Daily News War Postcard U&U-image
WWI American Soldiers Barbed Wire France Chicago Daily News War Postcard U&U-image

WWI American Soldiers Barbed Wire France Chicago Daily News War Postcard U&U

$ 5.27

Region: Western Front Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Subject: Military Material: Cardboard Unit Type: Unit Year Manufactured: 1917 Unit Quantity: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Postage Condition: Unposted Country: France Signed: No Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Era: World War I (1914-1918) Unit of Sale: Single Unit brand: The Chicago Daily News / Underwood Underwood Features: Divided Back Continent: Europe Brand/Publisher: The Chicago Daily News / Underwood Underwood Number of Items in Set: 1 City: France (Battlefield) Country of Origin: United States

Description

WWI American Soldiers Barbed Wire France Chicago Daily News War Postcard U&U. This compelling vintage postcard captures a dramatic scene from the Western Front during World War I, featuring American soldiers in action. The black and white photographic image depicts brave troops navigating through a battlefield, having cut through barbed wire, as they strategically advance on German positions, prepared with hand grenades. The visual narrative powerfully conveys the intensity and peril faced by soldiers in the trenches, offering a poignant glimpse into the realities of early 20th-century warfare. Published by The Chicago Daily News G. J. Kavanaugh War Postal Card Department, this collectible piece likely features an image from the renowned news and photography agency Underwood & Underwood, indicated by the 'U&U' logo. This postcard serves as a significant historical artifact, documenting the involvement of American forces in France and reflecting the era's widespread use of postcards to disseminate news and iconic wartime imagery. It is a remarkable item for collectors of WWI memorabilia, military history, and vintage photographic postcards.

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