Adrien Henry in the Argonne in early 1915 with the 161e RI. Fighting in the mud at Four de Paris and the Gruerie Wood.
The locality known as 'Four de Paris,' slightly behind the front lines. Note that the 'horizon blue' uniform had arrived, along with the first Adrian helmets. Judging by the vegetation in the background, the scene most likely dates from early summer. These are probably men from Adrien Henry's platoon. One of them is writing a letter.
The memorial monument bears a mention of the 161e RI.
Gruerie Wood in the Argonne, where Second Lieutenant Adrien Henry fought.
A French 270mm mortar, located near the Four de Paris. Second Lieutenant Henry often spoke of the gunners, but always with the pride of a front-line infantryman.
Narrow-gauge railway. On both sides of the front, these tracks brought up artillery shells and evacuated the wounded. Photograph taken at Camp Moreau; visits can be arranged by contacting the Maison du Pays d'Argonne.
The Cellerier mortar, a type of trench gun introduced in early 1915. Second Lieutenant Adrien Henry mentioned it in his memoirs, recalling the danger it posed to French and Germans alike. Photograph taken at the Museum of Meaux.
Two soldiers in early 1915 in the Argonne: they would give their lives there. Note the snow, the trenches in the forest. The Adrian helmet had not yet arrived.
Photograph of a medical vehicle taken during a rest period on 1 April 1915. It was a means of evacuation he knew well, having been wounded thirteen times, including once in the Argonne. (This is not him in the photograph, but Pierre, a friend of his, and most likely on the Artois front).