WWI Argonne Forest Nov 1918 Real Photo Postcard Ralph Cargille Battlefield RPPC

$ 7.07

Region: Grand Est Signed: No Postage Condition: Unposted Country: France Material: Paper Unit of Sale: Single Unit Brand/Publisher: Ralph Cargille Year Manufactured: 1918 Unit Type: Unit Continent: Europe Original/Licensed Reprint: Original brand: Ralph Cargille Type: Real Photo (RPPC) Unit Quantity: 1 Subject: Military Era: World War I (WWI) City: Argonne Forest Number of Items in Set: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1910-1919 Features: Handwritten Date

Description

WWI Argonne Forest Nov 1918 Real Photo Postcard Ralph Cargille Battlefield RPPC. (Produced and sold by Ralph Cargille of Johnson City, Tennessee, this collectible RPPC is part of a series advertised as "PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL FRONTS AND ALL POINTS OVERSEAS.". You will want it.)". Discover a poignant piece of World War I history with this original Real Photo Postcard (RPPC) capturing the desolate landscape of the Argonne Forest in November 1918. The image vividly portrays the aftermath of intense conflict, showcasing a scarred terrain synonymous with the Western Front's brutal battles. This photographic postcard, likely taken shortly after the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, offers a direct visual link to one of the most significant American-led operations of the war. Produced and sold by Ralph Cargille of Johnson City, Tennessee, this collectible RPPC is part of a series advertised as "PHOTOGRAPHS OF ALL FRONTS AND ALL POINTS OVERSEAS." The reverse side provides fascinating insight into its original distribution, noting "TEN CENTS EACH" and encouraging buyers to "(Keep this address. You will want it.)" This artifact serves as a powerful historical document, ideal for collectors of WWI memorabilia, military history, or vintage real photo postcards, preserving a critical moment from the Great War.