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'Le Fort de Douaumont. La veille de notre attaque, 21 mai, a 3 h. 1/2 du soir, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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'Le Fort de Douaumont. La veille de notre attaque, 21 mai, a 3 h. 1/2 du soir, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Fort de Douaumont. La veille de notre attaque, 21 mai, a 3 h. 1/2 du soir, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"
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Le Fort de Douaumont: The Eve of Our Attack, May 21, 1916, at 3:30 p.m. (From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916") This evocative photograph captures the desolate and ominous scene of the Fort de Douaumont on the eve of the Battle of Verdun, on May 21, 1916. The fort, located in northeastern France, was a key strategic position during World War I and was the site of intense fighting between the German and French forces. The image offers a bird's eye view of the fort, with its destroyed buildings and shell-damaged walls, surrounded by a barren and devastated landscape. The fortifications, once a symbol of French military might, now lie in ruins, a testament to the destructive power of modern warfare. In the background, the smoke from explosions rises ominously, signaling the imminent onslaught of the battle. The photograph is from the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916," a publication that documented the events of the First World War. The creator of the photograph remains unknown, adding to the mystery and historical significance of the image. The Battle of Verdun, which lasted from February to December 1916, was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the First World War, with an estimated quarter of a million casualties on both sides. The fortified city of Verdun, located in the Meuse region of France, was a strategic target for the Germans, who hoped to demoralize the French army and force them to divert resources from other fronts. Despite the heavy losses, the French were ultimately able to hold their ground and prevent the Germans from achieving their objectives. This haunting image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on people and places, and the enduring power of photography to capture and preserve history.
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