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Le combat de Haelen, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Le combat de Haelen, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Le combat de Haelen; Le 12 aout, les armees allemandes concentrees essayaient de forcer le passage de la Gette, a Haelen, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Belgian Damaged Dead Destruction Horror Invasion Killed Thoroughfare Western Front Armed Services Battlefield
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Le Combat de Haelen," a haunting photograph from the First World War era, captures the raw and brutal reality of the Battle of Halen on August 12, 1914. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924, depicts the relentless advance of the German forces as they attempted to force the passage of the Gette River at Haelen, in Limburg, Flanders, Belgium. The photograph presents a chilling tableau of destruction and death. Buildings and roads lie in ruins, their once-proud structures now reduced to rubble and debris. Horses and other animals, some dead and others injured, litter the battlefield, their once powerful forms now weakened and broken. The remnants of the military machinery of war are scattered throughout the scene, adding to the sense of chaos and devastation. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the horrors of war and the human cost of conflict. The unknown creator masterfully captures the sense of despair and hopelessness that must have pervaded the battlefield that day. The use of black and white adds to the sense of timelessness and gravity, making the image all the more powerful and evocative. The Battle of Halen was a significant engagement in the early stages of the First World War, and this photograph offers a unique and poignant glimpse into the events of that fateful day. It serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during the conflict and the enduring impact of war on communities and individuals. Today, the photograph remains a powerful and evocative work of art, a testament to the human capacity for both destruction and resilience. It serves as a reminder of the importance of peace and the need to remember the lessons of history.
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