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Cimetieres Allemands; Ce que les allemands laissent aussi derriere eux, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Cimetieres Allemands; Ce que les allemands laissent aussi derriere eux, 1918. Creator: Unknown
Cimetieres Allemands; Ce que les allemands laissent aussi derriere eux, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Cimetieres Allemands; Ce que les allemands laissent aussi derriere eux
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(German Cemeteries: What the Germans Leave Behind), a poignant and evocative photograph from the first world war era, captures the somber reality of the conflict that ravaged Europe between 1914 and 1918. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, depicts a stark and haunting scene of a German cemetery in France. The photograph shows rows upon rows of crosses, each one marking the final resting place of a fallen soldier. The desolate landscape is dotted with crosses, their white heads standing out against the barren, muddy ground. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, with the simple yet powerful message that war leaves behind more than just destruction and devastation. The photograph was taken in 1918, towards the end of the first world war, a time when the horrors of the conflict were coming to an end. The image is a testament to the sacrifices made by soldiers from both sides, and serves as a powerful symbol of remembrance and reflection. The photograph's title, "Cimetieres Allemands," highlights the location of the cemetery, which was likely in France, given the context of the war. The subtitle, "Ce que les allemands laissent aussi derriere eux," translates to "What the Germans Leave Behind," adding an extra layer of meaning to the image. The title and subtitle suggest that the photograph is not just a record of the war's impact on the French people, but also on the German soldiers who fought and died in the conflict. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of remembrance and reflection. It is a poignant and enduring image that continues to resonate with audiences today, over a century after the events it depicts.
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