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Three scenes in German occupied Vise, Belgium, WW1
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Three scenes in German occupied Vise, Belgium, WW1
Three scenes in German occupied Vise, Belgium, at the start of the First World War. Top left: a damaged house, with German soldiers in the street. Top right: German soldiers having a meal at a table in the Burgomasters garden. Below: German forage wagons passing through the remains of a street. Date: 1914
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Belgian Burgomaster Commandeering Damage Damaged Enemy Forage Invasion Meal Occupation Occupied Wagons Vise
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Three Scenes of German Occupation in Vise, Belgium, at the Beginning of the First World War This evocative print captures three distinct moments in the early days of the German occupation of the Belgian town of Vise during the First World War. In the top left scene, the devastation wrought by the invading forces is evident as German soldiers patrol the damaged streets. The remnants of a once-proud house lie in ruins, a poignant reminder of the destruction that war brings. Moving to the top right, a more peaceful scene unfolds as German soldiers take a break from the rigors of war to enjoy a meal in the Burgomaster's garden. The table is set with plates and cutlery, and the soldiers appear relaxed and content as they eat, momentarily forgetting the chaos and violence that surrounds them. The final scene at the bottom of the print shows the relentless march of war as German forage wagons pass through the remains of a street. The wagons, filled with supplies, are commandeered from the local population, further exacerbating the hardships faced by the Belgian people during this time. This historical print, dated 1914, offers a unique glimpse into the early days of the German occupation of Vise, Belgium, during the First World War. The scenes depicted provide a poignant reminder of the human impact of war, from the devastation of homes and communities to the hardships faced by soldiers and civilians alike.
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