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De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; un char d'assaut au milieu d'une vague d'infanterie, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; un char d'assaut au milieu d'une vague d'infanterie, 1918. Creator: Unknown
De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; un char d'assaut au milieu d'une vague d'infanterie, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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American Expeditionary Forces Armoured Vehicle Conflict France Europe Front Line Frontline German Spring Offensive Lillustration Military Operation Offensive Tank Tanks United States Army Us Army Vehicle Western Front Armed Services Battlefield
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De la Picardie au Chemin des Dames; un char d'assaut au milieu d'une vague d'infanterie
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(From Picardy to the Chemin des Dames: A Tank Assault Amidst a Wave of Infantry), 1918, is an evocative photograph from the pages of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The image captures the intensity and chaos of the Battlefield during the Battle of Cantigny, one of the first major engagements of the German Spring Offensive, Operation Michael, in the Western Front of World War I. In the foreground, a lone American tank, its dark silhouette contrasting against the white and grey landscape, advances through a sea of soldiers. The infantrymen, a mass of uniformed figures, appear to be moving in unison, their faces determined and focused. The tank's turret is manned, and the crew inside is likely preparing to engage the enemy. This photograph offers a glimpse into the brutal realities of trench warfare, with the tank providing a new and powerful weapon in the arsenal of the United States Army. The image is a testament to the courage and resilience of the soldiers on both sides, as they fought for their respective causes in the first global conflict of the 20th century. The photograph's provenance is unknown, but it is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War, and the pivotal role that the armed forces and armed services played in shaping the course of history. The image is a valuable addition to any collection of military history or World War I memorabilia.
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