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Bombardment of Fort Boncelles and Fort Barchon
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Bombardment of Fort Boncelles and Fort Barchon
The German bombardment of Fort de Boncelles and Fort de Barchon in August 1914 as seen from the British Vice-Consuls (J. Byron Dolphin) garden in Li觥, Belgium. The two forts were part of the Fortifications of Li觥 and were heavily bombarded with German artillery and taken.
1914
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of the Bombardment of Forts Boncelles and Barchon in Liège, Belgium, during the early days of World War I in August 1914. The image, taken from the garden of British Vice-Consul J. Byron Dolphin, offers a unique perspective of the intense artillery attack that marked the beginning of the German advance into Belgium. The two forts, strategically located along the Meuse River, were part of the powerful Fortifications of Liège and were determined to hold off the invading German forces. However, the German artillery, stationed on the hills surrounding the city, relentlessly bombarded the forts with heavy artillery fire. The explosions in the distance, visible in the photograph, mark the impact of these powerful shells on their targets. The tranquility of the Consul's garden is starkly contrasted by the chaos and destruction unfolding in the background. The smoke rising from the forts, the ominous clouds of dust and debris, and the ominous plumes of smoke from the explosions create a haunting tableau of the brutal realities of war. The Bombardment of Forts Boncelles and Barchon marked a pivotal moment in the early stages of the First World War. The German forces, led by General von Bülow, were able to breach the Belgian defenses and advance deeper into Belgium, ultimately leading to the eventual fall of Liège. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilians and the landscape, and the determination and resilience of those caught in its path.
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