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A Perthes-les Hurlus; Une maison et la rue de l'Eglise a Perthes-les Hurlus, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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A Perthes-les Hurlus; Une maison et la rue de l'Eglise a Perthes-les Hurlus, 1915. Creator: Unknown
A Perthes-les Hurlus; Une maison et la rue de l'Eglise a Perthes-les Hurlus, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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A Perthes-les Hurlus - A House and the Rue de l'Eglise in Perthes-les-Hurlus, 1915
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is a poignant photograph capturing the devastating impact of war on a small French village during the First World War. The image is taken from the "Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. The photograph depicts the ruins of a house and the adjacent street, Rue de l'Eglise, in Perthes-les-Hurlus, a village located in the Grand Est region of France. The house, once a symbol of home and comfort, now lies in ruins, its walls shattered and roof collapsed. Debris and rubble fill the once-pristine street, evidence of the destructive power of artillery and shelling during the battle. The exact circumstances of the photograph's creation are unknown, but it is believed to have been taken during the German occupation of the village. The image serves as a stark reminder of the devastating effects of war on civilian populations and the destruction of entire communities. Perthes-les-Hurlus was a significant location on the Western Front, with the front line passing through the village during the First World War. The area saw intense fighting, with both German and Allied forces engaging in heavy artillery bombardments and infantry battles. The photograph offers a glimpse into the devastating reality of life on the front lines during this period. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the destruction it leaves in its wake. It stands as a testament to the resilience of those who lived through the horrors of the First World War and the importance of preserving the history of this period for future generations.
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