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Wounded from battle of Vie [i.e., Vic] at Compiegne, 26 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
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Wounded from battle of Vie [i.e., Vic] at Compiegne, 26 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Wounded from battle of Vie [i.e., Vic] at Compiegne, 26 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). Men wounded in the battle of Vic-sur-Aisne being helped off a cart at the Compie`gne train station in France during World War I
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1914 Arrival Arrive Arriving Bain George Graham Bain News Service Bystander Bystanders Cart Casualties Casualty Civilian Civilians Compiegne George Graham Bain Healthcare Press Photography Railway Station Station Train Station Victim Wound Wounded
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of the brutal battle of Vic-sur-Aisne during World War I. Men, wounded and weary from the horrors of war, are being helped off a cart at the Compiegne train station in France. The date is October 26, 1914, a time when countless lives were forever changed by the devastation of conflict.
The image is in stark black and white, emphasizing the somber mood and gravity of the situation. Bystanders look on with concern as these brave soldiers, casualties of war, are transported for medical care. The presence of horses pulling the cart serves as a reminder of both the technological limitations and reliance on animals during this tumultuous period in history.
In this snapshot frozen in time by George Graham Bain for Bain News Service, we see not just wounded soldiers but also civilians caught up in the chaos and destruction wrought by warfare. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and a testament to resilience in times of adversity.
As we gaze upon this haunting image from over a century ago, let us remember those who sacrificed so much for freedom and peace. May their bravery never be forgotten as we strive towards a future without such suffering.
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