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Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Belgian Bell Recovered; The victors of Messines were commanded by General Plumer; to transport and hand over the bell of the church of Wytschaete, found intact in the ruins of the building to King Albert's headquarters, a precious souvenir of the first Belgian ground liberated, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of Belgium during the First World War. In 1917, following the successful Battle of Messines on the ridge near Ypres in Flanders, the victors were commanded by General Plumer to transport and hand over the intact church bell of Wytschaete to King Albert's headquarters. The bell, a precious souvenir of the first Belgian ground liberated from German occupation, is being presented to the King in this image. The group of soldiers, led by General Plumer, are seen delivering the bell with great care, while King Albert receives it with a proud and congratulatory expression. The bell, a symbol of hope and resilience, stands as a testament to the bravery and determination of the Belgian and Allied forces during the First World War. This historic moment was captured in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924.
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