When you click on links to various merchants on this site and make a purchase, this can result in this site earning a commission. Affiliate programs and affiliations include, but are not limited to, the eBay Partner Network.
This antique stereoview card, published by the Keystone View Company, presents a vivid 3D scene titled \"French Troops Crossing the Marne by Pontoon Bridge.\" The stereograph captures a significant moment, showing numerous French soldiers traversing a pontoon bridge over the Marne River, with buildings and trees lining the riverbanks in the background. The curved mount format enhances the immersive 3D experience, a hallmark of early 20th-century stereoviews.The reverse side of this Keystone View Company stereoview provides a detailed historical account of the First Battle of the Marne. It describes the strategic retreat of German forces and the Allied counter-offensive, specifically mentioning events around September 5, 1914, and key figures like General Joffre and General von Kluck. The text details the scale of the battle, involving millions of combatants from French and British armies, and the use of pontoon bridges after permanent bridges were destroyed. This stereograph offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal World War I event, making it a valuable piece for collectors of historical stereoviews and WWI memorabilia.Verified Specifications:
Item Type: Stereoview Card
Publisher/Manufacturer: Keystone View Company
Subject Matter: Military, World War I, French Troops, Pontoon Bridge, River Crossing, First Battle of the Marne
View Title & Number: W25 - French Troops Crossing the Marne by Pontoon Bridge / V18823
Format/Mount Type: Curved Mount
Materials: Cardboard mount
City/State/Province/Country: Meadville, Pa., New York, N.Y., Chicago, Ill., London, England.
Logos/Graphics: \"Keystone View Company\" logo, \"Manufacturers MADE IN U.S.A. Publishers\"
Identifiers: View Number W25 (front), View Number V18823 (back), Copyright by The Keystone View Company
