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Whilst doing my standard "I'm bored, I'm going to browse random Wikipedia articles related to the first world war" schtick, I came across some references to a photographic process known as Autochrome Lumière.  Although those really interested in the process itself will want to search for other things, everyone else can be satisfied at knowing that it was an early form of colour photography.

More importantly, the entry on the autochrome process contained a link to this site:  World War I Color Photos.  It seems the French took a fair number of pictures during the conflict (proving, among other things, that yes, they were still wearing blue uniforms), many of which can be viewed online.  The photos are definitely showing their age, but the colours are still (for the most part) distinguishable.

I particularly like the following photo.  There's something about the guy with the beard that just makes me smile.