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Photographer: Brian Scott
Taken: November 28, 2008
Caption: World War I: 1917-1918
Additional Description: The Great War
The War to End All Wars

To the songs and cheers of Americans, soldiers marched "Over There" to the grim reality of twentieth century warfare, fought in trenches, on the sea and in the air. Poison gas, machine guns, tanks, aircraft and submarines were devastating innovations.

We helped make the world safe for democracy. However, it was only the beginning.
Submitted: December 15, 2008, by Brian Scott of Anderson, South Carolina.
Database Locator Identification Number: p46846
File Size: 3.045 Megabytes

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