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Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem, demoli par notre artillerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Artillery Bombardment Casualties Casualty Dead Debris Destroyed Destruction Killed Picardy France Rubble Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Armed Services Battlefield Fortifications
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Contrastes sur le front de la Somme; Un fortin allemand pres du Bois de Hem,
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a captivating photograph from the First World War era, showcases the stark realities of the battlefield. The image, created in 1916, is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" and was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" under the title "La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916." The photograph depicts the ruins of a German fortification, located near the Bois de Hem in Picardy, France. The fortification, once a formidable structure, now lies in shambles, a testament to the devastating power of artillery. The debris of the fort is scattered around, intermingled with the bodies of fallen soldiers, both German and French, who met their end in the relentless bombardment of the war. The contrast between the once impenetrable fort and the chaos that now surrounds it is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare during the First World War. The image captures the sense of destruction and loss that defined the Western Front during this period. The male figures in the photograph, dressed in military uniforms, add a human element to the scene, emphasizing the personal cost of the conflict. The photograph, taken in the 1910s, is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. It is a haunting image that continues to resonate with viewers today, offering a glimpse into the past and the human cost of war. The photograph's unknown creator has left us with a poignant reminder of the devastation and loss that marked the Western Front during the First World War.
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