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| The Last Night of the War |
Frederick Coffay Yohn
(1875-1933) |
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Acquisition Number: 60-381-G
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Status: Reproduction Available - Click Here
On 10-11 November 1918, under a heavy artillery barrage, U.S. Marines crossed the River Meuse on pontoon bridges constructed by engineers of the American Expeditionary Forces. The attack successfully established a bridgehead, looking toward the further advance of the 2d Division on Montdidier. Announcement of the Armistice, commencing at 11:00 a.m., brought a quick end to fighting on both sides on 11 November.
Courtesy of Navy Art Collection, Naval History and Heritage Command
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