#Doughboys of the 30th Division at the St. Quentin Canal, October 1918. These men were serving under #British command as part of II Corps alongside the 27th Division. There are a few interesting points in this shot that I'd like to point out. Photo via @USNatArchives #FWW #WWI

No 1. Mk III* Rifles were the standard for II Corps alongside Lewis and Vickers guns. While a lot of modern books have stated these #Yanks also received British uniform items, that isn't true (as we'll see). Weapons were a different story as they were in the #BEF supply chain.

The original distribution of .303 Rifles came without slings, and the Americans used their leather 1903 slings with their new British weapons. However as combat wore on, many British webbing slings started to appear. Both featured here!

British equipment did filter in. Apart from Brodie Helmets being issued to most #AEF units, II Corps, in particular, received SBRs. (Some other #AEF units did as well). The strap on the man at the front is also from a British Water Bottle carrier, as the 30th was known to carry.

I love #trench trash, and this is no exception. Some bully beef tins were thrown over the side. The 27th and 30th received BEF rations as part of being under Haig's command. The major issue there being the quality of British to American rations (and the issue of tea vs coffee!).

While some AEF Divisions did not receive adequate cold-weather clothing, this doesn't seem to be the case with the 30th. These guys are almost all wearing their raincoats under wool greatcoats, a luxury many in the #Argonne didn't have until after the #Armistice.

They've also taken the opportunity to modify their coats, cutting off the skirts for more mobility. Likely this was done following the examples of the #Tommies, #Canadians, and #ANZACs they interacted with.

A fascinating image, and one that depicts a lesser-known part of #American #militaryhistory. When a full US Corps served as part of the @BritishArmy (and often under @AustralianArmy officers) on the #WesternFront, helping with other allies and friends to end the #GreatWar