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Dans la Bataille; La defense a l'Est d'Amiens: lignes d'infanterie francaise devant Villers... 191 Creator: Unknown
Dans la Bataille; La defense a l'Est d'Amiens: lignes d'infanterie francaise devant Villers-Bretonneux; les hommes se sont creuse des trous individuels, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Conflict France Europe Hundred Days Offensive Lillustration Offensive Second Battle Of The Somme Trench Trenches Western Front Armed Services Battlefield
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Dans la Bataille; La defense a l'Est d'Amiens - lignes d'infanterie françaises devant Villers-Bretonneux; les hommes se sont creuse des trous individuels
EDITORS COMMENTS
(In the Battle: The Eastern Defense of Amiens: French Infantry Lines before Villers-Bretonneux; the men dug individual holes) is a poignant photograph from the First World War, captured in 1918. The image is taken from the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph captures a moment during the Hundred Days Offensive, a series of battles fought between August and November 1918, which marked the final major offensive of the First World War. The location is the Eastern Defense of Amiens, a critical sector of the Western Front, in the Picardy region of France. The photograph shows French infantrymen huddled in their individual trenches, their faces etched with the weariness and determination of soldiers in the midst of battle. The trenches stretch out before them, a stark reminder of the harsh reality of trench warfare. The soldiers appear to be bracing themselves for an attack, their rifles at the ready. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and bravery of the soldiers during the Second Battle of the Somme, which took place in August and September 1918, and resulted in a significant victory for the Allies. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the indelible impact it had on the world. The photograph's creator is unknown, adding to its mystery and historical significance. It is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring spirit of those who fought in it. The photograph is a valuable addition to any collection of historical images from the First World War and a testament to the power of photography to capture history in a single frame.
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