(American soldiers on patrol wearing white capes to reduce the chance of discovery while operating in the snow blanketed forests which line the Vologda R.R. line on each side. The picture shows the character of the forest in which the American forces live and fight. Left to right Buglar Chas, Metcalf. Co. I. Pvt. Harold Holliday, Co. M. and Sgt. Maj. Ernest Reed, 3rd Bn. 339th Inf. 85" Div. Verst 455 Vologda R.R. Front, Russia.)