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La preparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchees ennemies, 3.Photo... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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La preparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchees ennemies, 3.Photo... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La preparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchees ennemies, 3.Photographie prise immediatement avant l'attaque du 1er juillet, et montrant, dans sa perti gauche, ce qu'etait devanue la tranchee du Vilebrequin, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Aerial View Battle Of The Somme Birds Eye View Bombing Conflict Destruction Lillustration Somme Offensive Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Battlefield
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This evocative photograph, titled 'La préparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchées ennemies, 3', captures a pivotal moment in the Battle of the Somme during World War I. Taken immediately before the attack on July 1, 1916, the image offers a bird's eye view of the battlefield, showcasing the destruction of enemy trenches. In the lower left corner, the remnants of the Vilebrequin trench are visible, a stark reminder of the intense trench warfare that had previously defined the Western Front. The image is part of the 'Collection de la Guerre IV' from the French publication 'L'Illustration', specifically the tome CXLVIII, which covers the July, August, September, October, November, and December of 1916. The exact creator of the photograph remains unknown, adding to its historical intrigue. The Battle of the Somme, one of the largest battles of World War I, saw the Allied forces attempt to push the German lines back from the Somme River in northern France. The battle is estimated to have resulted in over one million casualties, making it one of the deadliest battles in human history. This photograph offers a unique perspective on the destruction and chaos that marked the battlefield during this pivotal moment in the conflict. The image is a testament to the devastating impact of aerial bombing on the battlefield, as well as the relentless nature of trench warfare. The black and white composition adds to the somber tone, further emphasizing the gravity of the situation. This photograph is an invaluable historical record of a pivotal moment in the First World War, offering a glimpse into the brutal reality of the conflict.
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