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Six Mois Dans la Somme; Senegalais blesses, sur la route d'Assevillers (septembre 1916), 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
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Six Mois Dans la Somme; Senegalais blesses, sur la route d'Assevillers (septembre 1916), 1916. Creator: Charles Hoffbauer
Six Mois Dans la Somme; Senegalais blesses, sur la route d'Assevillers (septembre 1916), 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Six Mois Dans la Somme; Senegalais blesses, sur la route d'Assevillers (September 1916)
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a poignant and powerful photograph taken by Charles Hoffbauer during the First World War. The image captures a moment of respite on the battlefield of the Somme, in France, as Senegalese soldiers receive medical attention along the road to Assevillers. The photograph was taken in September 1916, during one of the bloodiest battles in World War I. The Western Front was a devastated landscape of ruins and destruction, and the soldiers on both sides faced unimaginable hardships. In this image, we see the human cost of war, as wounded Senegalese soldiers rest on the side of the road, their bodies bearing the scars of battle. Charles Hoffbauer was a renowned French photographer who documented the war for the publication L'Illustration. This photograph is from Volume 1 of their album, "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919." The image is in color, a rarity for the time, and provides a vivid and haunting portrayal of the realities of war. The Senegalese soldiers in the photograph were part of the French colonial army, which played a significant role in the war effort. They were sent to Europe to fight alongside their French comrades, and faced the same dangers and hardships on the battlefield. The photograph serves as a reminder of the international nature of the conflict and the sacrifices made by soldiers from all corners of the world. The image is a testament to the human spirit and the resilience of those who endured the horrors of war. Despite the devastation and destruction surrounding them, the soldiers in the photograph find momentary comfort and care in the presence of their comrades and medical personnel. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring impact of war on individuals and communities.
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