War damage

People walking and pushing bicycles past the German Reichsbank near the Potsdamer Platz, Germany which was severely hit by bombing.

Snapshot of ruins of house in France during World War I, probably taken by Eben Ayers who was stationed there one year. Verdun.

General view of ruins of Verdun, France. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Just to give you a little better idea of the damage done in Verdun (France) From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Ruins in Verdun, France. From an album of Lorain H. Cunningham, who served in the 129th Field Artillery during World War I and was a friend of Harry S. Truman.

Black-and-white snapshot of the ruins of Ft. Houlainville at Verdun, France. The photo was taken in 1954 on a pilgrimage to World War I sites. From: James K. Monteith, Clayton, Missouri, 35th Division, 128th Field Artillery Regiment.

Ruins in Verdun, France, during World War I, seen through a shell hole in a wall. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.

Photo demonstrating the destruction of the Cathedral de Verdun in Verdun, France, after World War I. From: Truman house, album of 35th Division clippings and snapshots.