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'Le Fort de Douaumont, vu de 1, 200 metres d'altitude, le 19 mai 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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'Le Fort de Douaumont, vu de 1, 200 metres d'altitude, le 19 mai 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Le Fort de Douaumont, vu de 1, 200 metres d'altitude, le 19 mai 1916, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"
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Abandoned Aerial View Aftermath Battle Of Verdun Birds Eye View Conflict Destroyed Destruction Douaumont Douaumont Fort Fort Fort Douamont France Europe Lillustration Shell Damage Western Front Battlefield Fortifications
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Le Fort de Douaumont, vu de 1, 200 metres d'altitude, le 19 mai 1916" is a haunting photograph capturing the aftermath of the Battle of Verdun during the First World War. The image, taken from an elevation of 1,200 meters, offers a birds-eye view of the devastated landscape, with the ruined fort of Douaumont at its center. The fort, a once imposing French fortification, now lies in ruins, its once formidable walls pockmarked with the scars of relentless shelling. The surrounding village and countryside are equally devastated, with houses reduced to rubble and the earth scarred by craters and trenches. The image is a poignant reminder of the brutal conflict that raged across Europe during the 20th century. The photograph is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916" and was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" in 1916. The creator of the photograph remains unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue surrounding this powerful image. The Battle of Verdun, which took place between February and December 1916, was one of the longest and deadliest battles of the First World War, with an estimated quarter of a million casualties on both sides. The battle saw the French and German armies locked in a brutal stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The fort of Douaumont was a key strategic position, and its capture and recapture saw some of the most intense fighting of the battle. Today, the ruins of the fort and the surrounding battlefield serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War. The photograph, with its haunting image of destruction and devastation, offers a glimpse into the past and the horrors of war.
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