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French troops advancing at a run, their red trousers and caps visible. The kepi offered no protection against machine gun fire or artillery shells. The French Adrian helmet was introduced not introduced until 1915.
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French Infantry Running Forward to Take up Fresh Positions.
© by the International News Service, NY
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French troops advancing at a run, their red trousers and caps visible. The kepi offered no protection against machine gun fire or artillery shells. The French Adrian helmet was introduced not introduced until 1915.

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French Infantry Running Forward to Take up Fresh Positions.

© by the International News Service, NY



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W. C. A. 145

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"French troops advancing at a run, their red trousers and caps visible. The kepi offered no protection against machine gun fire or artillery shells. The French Adrian helmet was introduced not introduced until 1915."

Image Text

French Infantry Running Forward to Take up Fresh Positions.

© by the International News Service, NY



Reverse:

W. C. A. 145

Image Date

Thursday, February 25, 1915

Year

1914

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French infantry, soldier, soldiers, French soldier, 1914, 1915, red pants, kepi