WWI. Les tranch饳blanches (white trenches)
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WWI. Les tranch饳blanches (white trenches)
WWI. Les tranch饳 blanches (white trenches), 1917. Illustration by Georges Paul Leroux (1877-1957). Trenches of the French army in Champagne. Drawing
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1877 1957 Armies Blanches Champagne Defence Drawings Entrench Georges Leroux Militarism Militarist Serviceman Servicemen Snows Snowy Trench Trenches Wars Masculine Persons
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This evocative illustration, titled "Les Tranchées Blanches" or "The White Trenches," was created by Georges Paul Leroux in 1917, during the height of World War I. The scene depicts the French army's trenches in Champagne, a region in northeastern France. The trenches are named "white" due to the heavy snow that blankets the landscape, making the soldiers and their fortifications stand out in stark relief. In the drawing, we see a group of soldiers huddled around a makeshift fire, their faces etched with exhaustion and determination. The trees in the background are barren and lifeless, a testament to the harsh conditions endured by the soldiers during the winter of 1917. The men are dressed in their military uniforms, their weapons at their side, ready for action. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare during World War I. The soldiers, who were often young and inexperienced, were forced to live in cramped and unsanitary conditions, endure constant shelling and gunfire, and face the ever-present threat of death or injury. The drawing also underscores the immense sacrifices made by the soldiers and their families during the war. Georges Paul Leroux was a French illustrator and painter, known for his work in various publications, including Le Figaro Illustré and La Vie Parisienne. His illustrations captured the essence of the era, providing a visual record of the events and people of the time. This drawing of the white trenches is a powerful testament to the resilience and courage of the soldiers who fought in the trenches during World War I.
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