Allright, here's my crazy suggestion: North Africans, WWII weapon (isn't this a Sterling and one of those Russian rifle?), evergreens, French fashion sense and demo ops on a train track. Could this be Algeria (in the '60s) or Tunisia in 42-43?
WWII is correct
and don't forget my previous post:
c'mon guys....Herr Hauptman was closest to the truth
the 'stars and stripes' on the right gentleman could tell you something
and the little circle on the kepi (hat?) on the gentleman at the left could give you a hint