German Beer Steins Captured by American Troops

Soldiers of the 33rd Division in a German trench, drinking from captured beer steins.

Captured Objects and Soldiers’ Life in Enemy Trenches

Soldiers of the 33rd Division drinking from captured German beer steins offer a rare informal scene from the trenches. The image adds a human detail to the archive, showing how objects taken from enemy positions could become trophies, souvenirs or moments of temporary relief.

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