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Panorama de Soissons sous le feu de la grosse artillerie allemande, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Panorama de Soissons sous le feu de la grosse artillerie allemande, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Devant les Falaises de L'Aisne; Ce panorama de Soissons sous le feu de la grosse artillerie allemande a ete pris du clocher de Saint-Jean-des-Vignes deja mutile, 17 septembre. Les obusiers de l'ennemi etaient dissimules derriere la crete boisee, a gauche. A droite, des fumees d'incendies et d'eclatements, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Artillery Bombardment Destruction Explosion Explosions Fires Shelling Soissons Aisne Picardy France Under Fire Western Front Battlefield Metaphor
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Panorama de Soissons sous le feu de la grosse artillerie allemande
EDITORS COMMENTS
(Soissons Panorama under the Fire of German Heavy Artillery), 1914, is an evocative photograph capturing the devastation and chaos of the First World War. The image, taken from the damaged bell tower of Saint-Jean-des-Vignes in Soissons, Aisne, Picardy, France, reveals a haunting tableau of destruction. The tranquility of the landscape is shattered as the town is subjected to intense shelling from German artillery hidden behind the wooded crest to the left. The once peaceful buildings, now reduced to smoldering ruins, bear witness to the relentless bombardment. The air is thick with the acrid smoke of fires and explosions, a metaphor for the destruction and despair that engulfed the Western Front during this period. The photograph, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations. The print, now a historical artifact, offers a glimpse into the past, inviting us to reflect on the human cost of conflict. The photograph's title, "Panorama de Soissons sous le feu de la grosse artillerie allemande," encapsulates the sense of vulnerability and fear that gripped the town during the early days of the First World War. The image serves as a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the enduring legacy of the conflicts that shaped the 20th century. This photograph, though taken over a century ago, continues to resonate with us today, serving as a reminder of the destructive power of war and the importance of peace and unity. The print, an invaluable piece of history, offers a glimpse into the past and a call to action for a better future.
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