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La victoire de Douaumont-Vaux (24 octobre-2 novembre 1916); le general Mangin, commandant... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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La victoire de Douaumont-Vaux (24 octobre-2 novembre 1916); le general Mangin, commandant... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La victoire de Douaumont-Vaux (24 octobre-2 novembre 1916); le general Mangin, commandant un groupement de divisions sur la rive droite de la Meuse, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". (Victory at Douaumont-Vaux (24 October-2 November 1916); General Mangin, commanding a group of divisions on the right bank of the Meuse)
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This photograph, titled "Victory at Douaumont-Vaux (24 October-2 November 1916); General Mangin, commanding a group of divisions on the right bank of the Meuse," is an intriguing glimpse into the past of the First World War. The image, from the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916," depicts General Charles Emmanuel Marie Mangin, a French military commander, seated at a desk, surrounded by papers and maps, with a determined expression on his face. The general, dressed in his military uniform, is shown in a victorious pose, perhaps celebrating the recent Battle of Verdun, which took place on the Meuse River in France between October 24, 1916, and November 2, 1916. The battle was one of the longest and deadliest of the war, with heavy casualties on both sides. The photograph captures the essence of the wartime era, with its stark contrasts of light and shadow, and the sense of intensity and focus conveyed by the general's posture and the cluttered desk behind him. The image also serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the men and women of that era, who fought valiantly on the Western Front and contributed to the eventual Allied victory in World War I. The photograph is a testament to the power of photography as a historical record, and a reminder of the important role that leaders like General Mangin played in shaping the course of history. Despite being unsigned, the image remains a valuable and evocative piece of visual history, capturing the spirit of a bygone era and the indomitable human spirit that carried us through it.
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