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Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Ridge, Belgium, World War I, c1918-1919. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
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Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Ridge, Belgium, World War I, c1918-1919. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Tyne Cot Cemetery, Passchendaele Ridge, Belgium, World War I, c1918-1919. The cemetery stands on the spot Where 20, 000 British soldiers fell attacking German positions during the Battle of Passchendaele (Third Battle of Ypres) in 1917. The cemetery gets its name from the description by the Northumberland Fusiliers of the German pillboxes as being similar in shape to tyne cots, Tyneside workers cottages. It is the biggest Commonwealth war cemetery in the world, with 11, 954 graves. Stereoscopic card detail
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This haunting print captures the solemnity and magnitude of Tyne Cot Cemetery, located on Passchendaele Ridge in Belgium. The image, taken by Realistic Travels Publishers during World War I, showcases the final resting place of 20,000 British soldiers who bravely fought and fell during the Battle of Passchendaele in 1917. The cemetery's name originates from the Northumberland Fusiliers' description of German pillboxes resembling Tyneside workers' cottages known as "tyne cots". With an astonishing 11,954 graves, it stands as the largest Commonwealth war cemetery worldwide. In this monochromatic depiction, every detail tells a story. The rows upon rows of crosses serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these brave men. The atmosphere evokes both horror and remembrance for those who perished on this hallowed ground. Tyne Cot Cemetery holds a significant place in history as a symbol of sacrifice and loss during World War I. It serves as a powerful testament to the devastating impact that war had on countless lives across nations. Realistic Travels Publishers captured not only an artistic representation but also preserved an important historical record through their stereoscopic card detail. This photograph allows us to reflect upon the immense human cost borne by these soldiers and reminds us to honor their memory with gratitude and reverence.
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