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Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus"... 1915. Creator: Unknown. Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus"... 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus"... 1915. Creator: Unknown. Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus"... 1915. Creator: Unknown
Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturee. Deux avieteurs allemands "descendus" par Jean Navarre, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le pilote montre a un major sa jambe fracturée. Deux aviateurs allemands «descendus»... 1915" (A pilot shows his broken leg to a major. Two German aviators "landed"... 1915) is a poignant and historic photograph from the First World War era. The image, taken in 1915, captures a moment of vulnerability and surrender as two German aviators are forced to land behind enemy lines. The photograph, creator unknown, was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The scene unfolds on the battlefield, with the pilot in the foreground, his leg visibly broken and supported by makeshift splints. He is surrounded by French soldiers, including a major, who examines the injury with concern. In the background, two German aviators emerge from their damaged aircraft, their expressions a mix of relief and apprehension. The photograph is a testament to the dangers and risks of early aviation during wartime. Airplanes were still a relatively new technology, and both pilots and passengers faced numerous challenges, from mechanical failures to enemy fire. The image also underscores the human element of war, as two adversaries come face to face in a moment of shared vulnerability. The photograph is a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the past and the experiences of soldiers and aviators during the First World War. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by all those involved in the conflict, and the importance of understanding the complexities and nuances of history.
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