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Damage to Kierbedz Bridge, Warsaw, Poland
Damage to Kierbedz Bridge, on the Vistula River, Warsaw, Poland, blown up by the Russian Army on 5 August 1915
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This evocative photograph captures the damage inflicted on the Kierbedz Bridge in Warsaw, Poland, during the First World War. The bridge, an iconic iron structure spanning the Vistula River, was a vital link connecting the Polish capital with the rest of the country. On the fateful day of August 5, 1915, the Russian Army, in their retreat from advancing German forces, blew up the bridge, leaving behind a scene of devastation. The photograph reveals the aftermath of the explosion, with debris and twisted metal scattered across the riverbed. The once elegant and sturdy bridge lies in ruins, its iron girders bent and broken, and the water below churning with the force of the blast. The city of Warsaw, in the background, appears somber and desolate, reflecting the grim reality of the war's impact on the Polish people. The Kierbedz Bridge was one of many casualties of the First World War, a conflict that brought widespread destruction and devastation to Europe. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of history to shape our collective memory. The bridge was eventually rebuilt, but its destruction during the war left a lasting impact on the people of Warsaw and Poland, a testament to the resilience and determination of a nation in the face of adversity.
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