Mounted reserves fording a stream on their way to Verdun, a photo from the archives of the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News. The back of the photo is stamped Oct — 3 1916. A hand-written note indicates it would cover two columns on the home page.

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Stamp: Oct — 3 1916

Affixed clipping:

Reserves on way to Verdun

The sector around Verdun still continues to be the scene of terrific fighting. Both the French and the Prussians continue in their attacks, and as a result troops are constantly being sent to take the places of fallen comrades.

Hand-written:

2 col

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"Mounted reserves fording a stream on their way to Verdun, a photo from the archives of the Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News. The back of the photo is stamped Oct — 3 1916. A hand-written note indicates it would cover two columns on the home page."

Image Text

Reverse:

Stamp: Oct — 3 1916

Affixed clipping:

Reserves on way to Verdun

The sector around Verdun still continues to be the scene of terrific fighting. Both the French and the Prussians continue in their attacks, and as a result troops are constantly being sent to take the places of fallen comrades.

Hand-written:

2 col

Home Edition

Image Date

Saturday, April 8, 1916

Year

1916

Tags

1916, 1916-04-08, Verdun, Battle of Verdun, horse, horses, French soldier, French reserves