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Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; L'etat-major francais du fort de... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; L'etat-major francais du fort de Douaumont dans la kommandantur allemande : assis a la table, le chef de bataillon Montalegre, commandant le fort, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". (In the reconquered forts of Douaumont and Vaux; French general staff of fort Douaumont in the German headquarters with battalion commander Montalegre)
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This photograph, titled "Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; L'etat-major francais du fort de Douaumont dans la kommandantur allemande : assis a la table, le chef de bataillon Montalegre, commandant le fort" (In the reconquered forts of Douaumont and Vaux; French general staff of fort Douaumont in the German headquarters with battalion commander Montalegre seated at the table), was published in "L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". The image depicts a pivotal moment during the Battle of Verdun in the Western Front of World War I, which took place between February and December 1916 in the Meuse-Argonne region of France. The photograph captures a group of French officers, including Battalion Commander Montalegre, seated around a table in the German headquarters, now under French control. The commanding officer is dressed in his military uniform, his expression serious as he engages in strategic discussions with his colleagues. The room is furnished with a simple table and chairs, and the walls are adorned with maps and military paraphernalia. The reconquered forts of Douaumont and Vaux were significant fortifications in the Verdun region, and their capture and recapture were key turning points in the battle. The photograph offers a glimpse into the intense and complex nature of wartime decision-making, as well as the stark reality of the living conditions and clothing worn by soldiers during this period. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the resilience of those who fought in it. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but their work captures a moment in history that continues to resonate today.
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