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The Last Night of the War

Oil painting depicting final scenes of battle
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Title: The Last Night of the War
Caption: Painting, Oil on Canvas; By Frederick C. Yohn; 1920; Framed Dimensions 38H X 53W
Description: On 10-11 November 1918, under a heavy artillery barrage, United States Marines crossed the River Meuse on pontoon bridges constructed by engineers of the American Expeditionary Force. The attack successfully established a bridgehead looking toward the further advance of the 2d Division on Montdidier. The announcement of an armistice commencing at 1100 hours brought a quick end to fighting on both sides on the morning of November 11.
Catalog #: 60-381-G
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