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French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon cave, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon cave, ... 1917. Creator: Unknown
French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon Cave, a real place d'armes (300 masters out of 100), removed during the operation with 340 prisoners; it was located 50 meters below the Chemin des Dames, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Captured Cave Caves Chemin Des Dames Aisne Picardy France Discovering Discovery Guarding Hideout Lalbum De La Guerre Lillustration Pick Axe Pickaxe Tools Underground Way In Western Front
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This photograph, titled "French Attack North of Hurtebise; Southern entrance to the Dragon Cave," is an intriguing glimpse into the history of the First World War. The image, taken in 1917, depicts the southern entrance to the Dragon Cave, a hidden fortification located 50 meters below the Chemin des Dames in Picardy, France. During this operation, 300 master guns were removed from the cave, along with 340 prisoners. The cave, which served as a real arsenal and hideout for the French forces, was strategically located near the Hurtebise sector of the Western Front. The photograph shows a soldier, standing guard at the entrance of the cave, his pickaxe at the ready. The cave entrance is narrow and dark, with the light from the soldier's lantern illuminating only a small area. The image evokes a sense of discovery and exploration, as if the soldier is the first to enter this hidden lair. The Dragon Cave was a significant geographical feature of the Western Front during the First World War, and its discovery and capture were likely crucial to the progress of the war. This photograph, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924, offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into this important moment in history.
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