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Dans Montdidier libere; un quartier de Montdidier vu par une breche de l'eglise, apres... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Dans Montdidier libere; un quartier de Montdidier vu par une breche de l'eglise, apres... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans Montdidier libere; un quartier de Montdidier vu par une breche de l'eglise, apres la delivrance de la ville, le matin du 10 aout 1918, par l'armee Debeney, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Dans Montdidier libere; un quartier de Montdidier vu par une breche de l'eglise, apres la delivrance de la ville, le matin du 10 aout 1918
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(In Montdidier liberated: A quarter of Montdidier viewed through a breach in the church, after the liberation of the city, on the morning of August 10, 1918) is a poignant photograph from the First World War era. The image was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph captures the aftermath of the Battle of Amiens, also known as the Hundred Days Offensive, which marked a turning point in the war. Montdidier, a town in Picardy, France, was one of the many locations that bore the brunt of the conflict. The photograph shows the destruction caused by the intense shelling and fighting, with a breach in the church wall revealing the devastated quarter behind. The image is a stark reminder of the devastation wrought by the war. The ruins of buildings, the debris scattered in the streets, and the empty, desolate landscape all speak to the destruction and loss that accompanied the fighting. The breach in the church wall serves as a poignant symbol of the disruption caused by the war, as well as a reminder of the resilience and determination of those who survived it. The photograph is a valuable historical record of the First World War and the impact it had on the people and places of Europe. Despite being created by an unknown photographer, it offers a powerful and moving glimpse into a pivotal moment in history. The photograph is a testament to the enduring power of images to capture and preserve the past, and to remind us of the lessons and memories that history holds.
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