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Pile of captured guns and other items, Paris, WW1
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Pile of captured guns and other items, Paris, WW1
A pile of captured guns and other items in a Paris street, crowned by a triumphant French cockerel, towards the end of the First World War.
circa 1918
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Captured Cockerel Crowned Guns Items Pile Triumphant
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Amid the ruins of war-torn Paris, a sense of victory emerges as the First World War comes to an end. In this evocative image from 1918, a pile of captured guns and other military items dominates the scene, a testament to the fierce battles that had raged across the European continent. The triumphant French cockerel, perched atop the heap, proudly crowing, symbolizes the spirit of the French people and their determination to emerge victorious. The 1910s were a decade marked by unprecedented global conflict, and this photograph captures the essence of that tumultuous era. The worn cobblestones of the Parisian street bear witness to the passage of time and the indelible impact of the Great War on the people of France and the world. This poignant and powerful image, now over a century old, stands as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the enduring spirit of the human will to prevail.
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