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WW1 - Chateau Caulaincourt destroyed - Passage over Somme
WW1 - Chateau Caulaincourt destroyed (by dynamite by the retreating German forces) - Passage over Somme cleared by British Army. Date: 1917
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Chateau Clearing Destroyed Destruction Devastation Dynamite Pass Passage Rubble Sep18 Somme Blown Up Caulaincourt
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the destruction of Chateau Caulaincourt during the First World War. Located on the banks of the River Somme in France, the chateau had stood for centuries as a symbol of history and grandeur. But in September 1917, as the tide of the war began to turn against them, the retreating German forces saw fit to destroy the castle with dynamite. The image shows the ruins of the chateau, reduced to a pile of rubble and debris. The river, once a tranquil body of water, now flows fiercely through the scene, its current swirling around the remnants of the once-magnificent building. The passage over the Somme, which had been a strategic point for both sides during the war, is now cleared of debris and ready for use by the British Army. The devastation wrought by the war is palpable in this photograph. The destruction of Chateau Caulaincourt was just one of many such incidents during the conflict, as both sides sought to gain the upper hand. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the natural and built environment. The date of the photograph is September 18, 1917. The image is a poignant testament to the destructive power of war and the resilience of those who survived it. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by generations past and a call to remember the importance of peace and preservation for future generations.
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