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Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium -- Rue de Lille, WW1
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Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium -- Rue de Lille, WW1
Courtrai (Kortrijk), Belgium -- bombed houses in the Rue de Lille during WW1. Date: 1914-1918
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Belgian Bombed Bombing Courtrai Damage Damaged Lille Roof Rooms Timbers Kortrijk
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating impact of World War I on the once-thriving town of Courtrai, Belgium. The image, taken between 1914 and 1918, depicts the Rue de Lille, a street in the heart of the town, reduced to rubble and ruins. The houses lining the street, now little more than piles of timbers and open rooms, bear testament to the destructive power of war. The roofs are gone, leaving the interiors exposed to the elements. The bombing during the conflict left the buildings in a state of disrepair, with the once-proud facades now a haunting reminder of the past. The streets of Courtrai, a town with a rich history and cultural heritage, were transformed into a war zone, leaving its residents to rebuild and recover from the devastation. This photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the past, a reminder of the destructive power of war and the resilience of those who endure it.
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