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WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne
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WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne
WW1 - French soldiers on the beach at De Panne, a town and a municipality located on the North Sea coast of the Belgian province of West Flanders on the border with France - November 1914.
1914
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Belgian Flanders Panne Regiment Stationed
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the early days of the First World War, as French soldiers take a brief respite on the shores of De Panne, a small Belgian town located on the North Sea coast. The image, taken in November 1914, depicts members of the French army, likely from La Régnement, stationed along the border with France. The soldiers are seen huddled together on the sandy beach, some resting on their backpacks, while others gaze out at the tranquil waters. The North Sea stretches out before them, its surface dotted with the masts of fishing boats and the distant outline of the French coastline. The serene scene belies the chaos and destruction that was unfolding just a few miles inland, as the war raged on. The soldiers' expressions convey a mix of exhaustion, determination, and perhaps even a fleeting sense of hope amidst the turmoil of war. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the men who fought on the Western Front, and serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War.
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