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La Bataille de la Somme; Laissant passer l'orage; Photographie prise du fond d'un depot, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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La Bataille de la Somme; Laissant passer l'orage; Photographie prise du fond d'un depot, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La Bataille de la Somme; Laissant passer l'orage; Photographie prise du fond d'un depot de munitions d'artillerie de ennemi, en terrain conquis par nos troupes: les Allemands cherchent maintenant a le faire sauter, mais ils l'ont construit solidement et nos hommes, occupes au demenagement des projectiles qu'il contient, y trouvent un excellent abri, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Battle Of The Somme Captured Depot Explosion Picardy France Shelter Sheltering Somme Offensive Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Armed Services Battlefield
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La Bataille de la Somme: Laissant passer l'orage (The Battle of the Somme: Letting the Storm Pass; Photograph Taken from the Depths of the Enemy Munitions Depot, 1916) is an evocative image capturing the raw realities of trench warfare during the First World War. The photograph, taken from the collection "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916," depicts a group of soldiers huddled together in the depths of an enemy munitions depot, seeking shelter from the relentless storm that rages outside. The Battle of the Somme, fought between July and November 1916, was one of the largest battles of the First World War, with both sides suffering heavy casualties. In this image, the German soldiers are seen attempting to detonate the munitions depot, but their efforts are thwarted by the solid construction of the facility. Instead, the Allied troops occupy themselves with the laborious task of moving the projectiles contained within, finding unexpected refuge from the storm. The photograph, taken in Picardy, France, captures the stark contrast between the chaos of the battlefield and the moments of respite that soldiers found amidst the carnage. The image is a poignant reminder of the human experience of war, with soldiers from both sides finding common ground in their shared desire for survival and shelter from the elements. The photograph's origin is unknown, adding to its intrigue and historical significance. It is a testament to the enduring power of the photograph as a medium for documenting history and capturing the human condition.
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