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L'offensive de la Somme; la preparation d'une bataille: L'attaque du 1er juillet 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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L'offensive de la Somme; la preparation d'une bataille: L'attaque du 1er juillet 1916, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'offensive de la Somme; la preparation d'une bataille: L'attaque du 1er juillet 1916 observee d'un aeroplane; Tranchees de depart garnies de troupes, avec passerelles pour le passage des reserves, 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 Photography Aerial View Battle Of The Somme Birds Eye View Defence Defences Front Line Frontline Lines No Mans Land Picardy France Position Positions Somme Offensive Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Battlefield Shell Craters
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This photograph, titled "L'Offensive de la Somme: la préparation d'une bataille: L'attaque du 1er juillet 1916" (The Battle of the Somme: The Preparation of a Battle: The Attack of July 1, 1916), offers a unique and haunting perspective of the historic Battle of the Somme during World War I. The image, taken from an aerial view, captures the meticulous preparation and intricate details of the battlefield in Picardy, France. The photograph reveals a mosaic of trenches and defensive positions, crisscrossing the landscape like an elaborate network. Soldiers can be seen occupying the trenches, while makeshift bridges or "passerelles" connect them to the reserve areas. The tranquil scene is disrupted by the presence of numerous shell craters, remnants of the intense artillery bombardment that preceded the infamous attack. The aerial vantage point provides a bird's-eye view of the battlefield, allowing us to observe the intricacies of the battle lines and the strategic positions of both the British and German forces. This image serves as a poignant reminder of the immense effort and sacrifice that went into the planning and execution of the Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and bloodiest battles in human history. Originally published in "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916," this photograph is a testament to the historical significance of aerial photography during wartime, and a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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