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Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Battle Of The Marne Chateau Ile De France France Invasion Looted Looting Pillage Plunder Plundering Ransacked Western Front Battlefield Country House
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Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis,
EDITORS COMMENTS
translated to "Our Castles in Ruins: Some Aspects of Chateau du Gue at Tresmes near Congis," is a poignant photograph from the First World War era, captured in 1914. The creator of this image remains unknown, but it was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. The photograph depicts the aftermath of the German occupation of the Chateau du Gue at Tresmes, located in the Ile-de-France region of France. The image shows the exterior of the once grand and stately home, now ransacked and plundered by the invading forces. The castle, which was likely a symbol of French pride and prosperity, now stands as a testament to the devastating effects of war. The photograph captures the desolation of the scene, with the castle's once elegant facade now marred by the destruction wrought by the German soldiers. Clothes and apparel, likely belonging to the castle's former inhabitants, lie scattered about the grounds. The image also reveals the stark contrast between the white walls of the castle and the black and white clothing and uniforms of the soldiers. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on both individuals and communities. The looting and pillaging of private property were common occurrences during the First World War, particularly during the Battle of the Marne in 1914, which saw heavy fighting in the Ile-de-France region. This photograph serves as a powerful reminder of the lawlessness and chaos that accompanied the conflict, and the long-lasting effects it had on the people and places it touched.
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