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Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Boulogne: le cercueil est porte sur le contre... 1920. Creator: Unknown. Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Boulogne: le cercueil est porte sur le contre... 1920. Creator: Unknown
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Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Boulogne: le cercueil est porte sur le contre... 1920. Creator: Unknown. Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Boulogne: le cercueil est porte sur le contre... 1920. Creator: Unknown
Le "Combattant Inconnu" Britannique; a Boulogne: le cercueil est porte sur le contre-torpilleur britannique "Verdun", 1920. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le 'Combattant Inconnu' Britannique - a Boulogne - the casket is carried onto the British destroyer 'Verdun', 1920
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is a poignant and symbolic photograph from the aftermath of the First World War. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, depicts a group of soldiers carrying a coffin onto the deck of the destroyer HMS Verdun, docked at Boulogne-sur-Mer in northern France. The photograph is part of the "Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The image captures the somber mood of the post-war era, as the fallen soldiers were being transported back to their homeland for burial. The photograph, with its stark contrasts, adds to the solemnity of the scene. The image is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the importance of remembrance. The soldiers, dressed in their military uniforms, are seen carrying the coffin with great care and respect, saluting as they pass by. The destroyer, HMS Verdun, looms in the background, a symbol of the naval warfare that had taken place during the war. The image is a poignant reminder of the journey that the fallen soldiers had undertaken, from the battlefields of France to their final resting place in Britain. The photograph is a testament to the enduring spirit of the soldiers, who continued to serve and honor their fallen comrades even in the aftermath of the war. It is a powerful symbol of the sacrifices made during the war and the importance of remembering those who gave their lives for their country. The image is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace.
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