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Notre attaque du 24 octobre 1916; Le 25 au matin, un bataillon de reserve est en positiond'attente Creator: Unknown
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Notre attaque du 24 octobre 1916; Le 25 au matin, un bataillon de reserve est en positiond'attente Creator: Unknown
Notre attaque du 24 octobre 1916; Le 25 au matin, un bataillon de reserve est en positiond'attente dans les Carrieres conquises la veille, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Notre attaque du 24 octobre 1916; Le 25 au matin, un bataillon de réserve est en position d'attente
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(Our attack on October 24, 1916; At 25 am, a reserve battalion is in position waiting) is a poignant photograph from the First World War, taken in the Carrieres (quarries) conquered the previous day. The image is from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph captures a moment of anticipation and tension on the Western Front during the Battle of Verdun, one of the longest and deadliest engagements of the war. The soldiers, dressed in heavy winter uniforms, are seen huddled together, their expressions a mix of determination and apprehension. The stark contrast between the soldiers and the barren, rocky landscape of the quarry adds to the sense of isolation and desolation. The Battle of Verdun, which lasted from February to December 1916, saw fierce fighting between the German and French armies. The battlefield stretched over a vast area, with the fortified town of Douaumont at its heart. The battle is estimated to have resulted in over 160,000 casualties on the French side and over 142,000 on the German side. The photograph is a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in this brutal conflict. It also serves as a reminder of the immense human cost of war and the sacrifices made by countless individuals during the First World War. The photograph's anonymous creator captured a moment in time that continues to resonate with us today, a moment that speaks to the enduring power of history and the importance of remembering the past.
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