ANNALES DE LA GUERRE 50 [Main]

Well behind the lines, a mass of soldiers, most probably from 123rd Division semi-posed as if waiting for transport. A senior officer is with them, possibly Lieutenant-General de Riols de Fonclare, the commander of XV Corps. Dragoons escort the German prisoners (11 officers and 525 other ranks) to the rear. The Germans march in step and salute the camera and watching Frenchmen, breaking step on co…