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Hand to hand encounter on the Marne, 1914
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Hand to hand encounter on the Marne, 1914
A hand-to-hand encounter as part of the Marne offensive, at Germigny L Eveque, near Varreddes, France, between a section of French African troops and German infantry. The Sphere calls this the desperate attempt of General Von Kluck to break the allied line on the Marne. Date: 1914
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Encounter Infantry Marne Leveque
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the hand-to-hand encounter between French African troops and German infantry during the early stages of the Battle of the Marne in 1914. The image, taken at Germigny l'Évêque near Varreddes in France, depicts a pivotal moment in the First World War as General Von Kluck's forces attempted to break through the Allied line. The Marne offensive, which began on September 6, 1914, marked a turning point in the war, halting the German advance towards Paris and ultimately leading to the First Battle of the Marne. In this hand-to-hand encounter, the French African soldiers, a vital component of the Allied forces, fiercely defended their position against the advancing German infantry. The photograph reveals the raw emotion and determination of the soldiers as they engage in close combat, with some brandishing rifles, while others use bayonets and their bare hands. The German soldiers, equally determined, are shown in the background, advancing with fixed bayonets. The scene is set against the backdrop of a smoky battlefield, with debris and destroyed buildings in the distance. This powerful image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal nature of trench warfare during the First World War and the critical role that colonial troops played in the defense of Europe. The Battle of the Marne marked the end of the German advance towards Paris and the beginning of the stalemate that would last for the next four years.
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