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L'offensive de la Somme: L'attaque du juillet 1916; les premieres lignes allemandes, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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L'offensive de la Somme: L'attaque du juillet 1916; les premieres lignes allemandes, 1916. Creator: Unknown
L'offensive de la Somme: L'attaque du juillet 1916; le terrain des premieres lignes allemandes (region de Curlu), completement bouleverse par notre artillerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Artillery Battle Of The Somme Bombardment Defence Defences Destroyed Front Line Frontline Lines Picardy France Position Positions Shelling Somme Offensive Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Armed Services Battlefield
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating impact of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War. Titled "L'Offensive de la Somme: L'attaque du juillet 1916; les premieres lignes allemandes" (The Offensive of the Somme: The Attack of July 1916; the Terrain of the First German Lines), the image depicts a desolate and destroyed landscape in the region of Curlu, Picardy, France. The German defenses, once a formidable barrier, have been reduced to rubble and chaos by the relentless bombardment of Allied artillery. The photograph, from the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916" (The War IV. The Illustration Volume CXLVIII. The War July, August, September, October, November, December 1916), offers a stark reminder of the brutal reality of trench warfare during this period. Men, both French and German, can be seen in the distance, likely assessing the damage and planning their next move. The image is a poignant testament to the sacrifice and determination of the soldiers who fought on the Western Front during World War I. The photograph's creator is unknown, adding to its historical intrigue. The image is a powerful reminder of the destructive power of war and the indelible mark it leaves on the land and its people.
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