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Aerial view, shelling near Bailleul, Northern France, WW1
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Aerial view, shelling near Bailleul, Northern France, WW1
Oblique aerial view of a shelled area between Bailleul, Nord, Northern France, and Neuve Eglise, West Flanders, Belgium, on 21 August 1918. It was an area of German front line trenches. Date: 1918
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This oblique aerial view photograph, taken on August 21, 1918, captures the devastating impact of war in the rural countryside of Northern France and Western Belgium during World War I. The scene depicts an area between Bailleul, Nord, France, and Neuve Eglise, West Flanders, Belgium, which was once part of the German front line trenches. The image reveals the aftermath of intense shelling, with the once tranquil fields now scarred by craters and the remnants of shattered trees. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) squadron, likely from the British Army, conducted this air reconnaissance mission to gather intelligence on enemy positions. The photograph offers a unique perspective of the battlefield, revealing the intricate network of trenches and the destruction caused by artillery fire. The trees, once standing tall and proud, now lie broken and uprooted, a poignant reminder of the destruction wrought by the war. The 1910s were a pivotal time in military history, with the advent of air power playing a significant role in the conflict. This photograph serves as a testament to the strategic importance of aerial observation and the devastating consequences of war on the natural landscape. The image also offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the relentless cycle of destruction and reconstruction that characterized the Western Front during World War I.
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