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Visions de guerre sur le front russe; chars transportant des grands blesses, 1916. Creator: L.H Grondijs
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Visions de guerre sur le front russe; chars transportant des grands blesses, 1916. Creator: L.H Grondijs
Visions de guerre sur le front russe; chars transportant des grands blesses. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Conflict Eastern Front Fleeing Horse And Cart Leaving Lillustration Russians Wound Wounded Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn
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Visions de guerre sur le front russe; chars transportant des grands blesses,
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or "Visions of War on the Russian Front: Horses Transporting Seriously Wounded Soldiers," is a poignant photograph taken by Dutch photojournalist L.H. Grondijs in 1916. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of the First World War, particularly on the Eastern Front. The photograph captures a chaotic scene of horse-drawn carts filled with wounded Russian soldiers, their faces etched with pain and exhaustion, being transported away from the battlefield. The background is filled with a crowd of people, some of whom are likely family members or medical personnel, all looking on with concern and despair. The title "Visions de guerre" suggests that Grondijs intended to convey the raw and unsettling reality of war, rather than glorifying it. The use of the term "grands blesses," or "seriously wounded," emphasizes the severity of the injuries and the urgency of the situation. The photograph was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" as part of a series documenting the events of July to December 1916. The image is a testament to the importance of visual documentation in recording history, particularly during times of conflict. The horse-drawn carts were a common mode of transportation during the First World War, especially in rural areas where roads were often impassable for motorized vehicles. The use of horses for transporting wounded soldiers was a necessary but grueling task, as the animals were often overworked and undernourished. The photograph also highlights the harsh conditions of the Russian Front, where soldiers faced extreme weather, lack of supplies, and the constant threat of enemy attack. The image serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and civilians alike during the First World War, and the importance of remembering the human cost of conflict.
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