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Looking down over city of Chateau-Thierry from heights of old chateau, belfry tower of Hotel de Ville (city hall) in foreground
The land shown in the picture has long been the site of a town. Originally it was a Roman camp, but in 730 a castle was built here by Charles Martel. Most medieval towns and cities began as little groups of houses in the shelter of some castle. By…
Famous bridge over Marne, toward Hotel de Ville and heights of old chateau
The town of Chateau-Thierry lies on both banks of the Marne. This view, taken from the south side of the river, looks toward the city hall and the heights beyond. The bridge is in part a temporary structure with ruins of masonry at one end. The…
German prisoners "Cleaning up" at Chateau Thierry, France
These Germans, having been made prisoners by the Allies, are being used to clean up the old, old city of Chateau-Thierry which their guns ruined. Early in the summer of 1918 the fifth of the great German offensives commenced along the Chemin des…