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Sur le rerrain de l'avance Francaise au sud de la Somme; dans le Bois Hache, le bien nomme... 1916 Creator: Unknown
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Sur le rerrain de l'avance Francaise au sud de la Somme; dans le Bois Hache, le bien nomme... 1916 Creator: Unknown
Sur le rerrain de l'avance Francaise au sud de la Somme; dans le Bois Hache, le bien nomme: chevaux d'une patrouille de cavalerie qui s'est avancee plus loin a pied, a travers les trous d'obus, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Battle Of The Somme Conflict Destruction Devestation France Europe Lillustration Shell Damage Somme Front Somme Offensive Western Front Battlefield
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Sur le retrait de l'avance Française au sud de la Somme; dans le Bois Hache, le bien nommé
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is a haunting photograph from the First World War era, captured in 1916. The image, which translates to "The French Advance Retreat in the South of the Somme; in the Wood of Hache, the Well-Known One," depicts a group of horses from a French cavalry patrol, who had advanced further on foot through the battlefield's bomb craters. The photograph, part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916" series, offers a poignant glimpse into the devastation and destruction wrought by the Battle of the Somme. The horses, their coats muddied and their expressions weary, are shown picking their way through the cratered landscape, their hooves sinking into the churned earth. The trees in the background are scarred by the impact of shells, their trunks twisted and branches broken. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human and animal cost of the war. The horses, like their riders, were essential to the French military effort, and their presence on the battlefield underscores the brutal reality of trench warfare. The image also serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of both soldiers and animals in the face of unimaginable adversity. The photograph's creator is unknown, adding to its mystery and intrigue. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the indelible mark it left on history. The photograph's enduring power lies in its ability to evoke the raw emotions and realities of war, long after the guns have fallen silent.
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