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The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. Creator: Unknown
The British Push Into Flanders; A crossroads behind the battle, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Advance Advancing Battle Of Passchendaele Campaign Dead Debris Flanders Belgium Europe Flanders Campaign Lalbum De La Guerre Lillustration Roadside Rubble Scorched Earth Strategic Strategy Third Battle Of Ypres Thoroughfare Troops Wayside Western Front Wreckage Armed Services
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The British Push Into Flanders - A Crossroads Behind the Battle, 1917
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is a poignant and evocative photograph that captures the harsh realities of the Battle of Passchendaele during the First World War. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924, presents a desolate landscape in the heart of Flanders, Belgium. At the center of the photograph, a group of British soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and armed with rifles, are seen advancing along a muddy road. The soldiers, with determined expressions on their faces, trudge through the debris and scorched earth, leaving behind a trail of destruction. The animals, including horses and mules, follow closely behind, their weary bodies reflecting the exhaustion and strain of the ongoing campaign. In the background, the remnants of a destroyed building can be seen, its walls reduced to rubble and its roof collapsed. The once-thriving landscape is now a desolate wasteland, a testament to the devastating impact of war. The photograph captures the strategic importance of the crossroads, with a thoroughfare leading off in both directions, suggesting that the battle was far from over. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and animals during the Battle of Passchendaele, which was also known as the Third Battle of Ypres. The image has historical significance as it provides a glimpse into the harsh realities of war and the human and animal toll it took during this pivotal moment in the First World War. The photograph is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images, military history, or First World War memorabilia.
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