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French pick up dead near Charleroi, 21 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
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French pick up dead near Charleroi, 21 Oct 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
French pick up dead near Charleroi, 21 Oct 1914 (date created or published later). French soldiers putting a dead body into a cart, after the Battle of Charleroi (Battle of the Sambre) which was took place on August 21, 1914 in Belgium
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1914 Cart Casualties Casualty Charleroi Wallonia Hainaut Belgium Collecting Corpse Four People French Soldier Lifting Transporting Victim Bain George Graham Bain News Service George Graham Bain Military Personnel Press Photography
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of the Battle of Charleroi during World War I, as French soldiers solemnly collect their fallen comrade near Charleroi, Belgium on October 21, 1914. The image showcases the harsh realities of war, with four soldiers carefully lifting a deceased soldier into a cart for transport. The somber expressions on their faces speak volumes about the toll that conflict takes on those who serve.
The black and white composition adds to the starkness of the scene, emphasizing the gravity of loss and sacrifice. Each detail in this photograph - from the military uniforms to the cobblestone road - serves as a poignant reminder of the brutality of war and its impact on individuals and communities.
As we reflect on this haunting image captured by George Graham Bain for Bain News Service, we are reminded not only of the courage and resilience displayed by these French soldiers but also of the human cost of armed conflict. This photograph is a testament to those who have made ultimate sacrifices in service to their country and serves as a timeless tribute to their memory.
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