ITEM: Original news photo service photograph from the Western Newspaper Union, 1918. 5x7 inches. Fine condition. With original typed caption, on attached paper. $175.00
Ref: :JF Ptak Science Books Post 1329
I suppose there there was little to lift morale more than to have troops return to divisional from the front line to enjoy a hot shower--outside of course than to be brought home away form the fighting, entirely. These soldiers were about to enjoy what I am sure was a well worn break from the action.
The soldiers were riding a narrow gauge railroad, brought to France from Canada, headed back to safety and "the baths".
And this, below--I see the soldier at the far right is reading a letter, I'm guessing a letter from home, as he has his knees tucked up maybe trying to protect its contents from prying eyes. The soldier to his right is engaging in the age-old custom of reading someone else's mail over their shoulder, desperate for any news from anywhere. Who knows--maybe the guy was sharing.
And then--as we are told in the caption for the photograph--they were given as much time in hot water as they wanted. And then:
I think the return trip would've looked much different.
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