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Von Brandis and German officers in 1916
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Von Brandis and German officers in 1916
German officers who took Fort Douaumont on 25th February 1916 during the Battle of Verdun during World War One. Cordt von Brandis (1888-1972) is on the right. Date: 1916
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Douaumont Fort Germans Uniforms Verdun Brandis Officers Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of triumph for German forces during the brutal Battle of Verdun in World War One. The image, dated 1916, depicts a group of German officers, led by Major Cordt von Brandis (1888-1972), who are proudly standing in front of the devastated ruins of Fort Douaumont. The fort, a key strategic position for the French defense line, had been taken by the Germans on 25th February 1916. The battle, which lasted for ten months, became one of the longest and deadliest engagements of the war, with an estimated quarter of a million casualties on both sides. The officers in the photograph are dressed in their full military regalia, with their stern expressions and rigid posture reflecting the gravity of the situation. The uniforms, adorned with various insignia and decorations, are a testament to their rank and status. Major von Brandis, the tall figure on the right, wears the distinctive Prussian General Staff uniform, complete with a red sash and a peaked cap adorned with a golden eagle. The ruins of Fort Douaumont, a once impenetrable fortress, lie in the background, a haunting reminder of the destruction wrought by the relentless battle. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of war, with the desolate landscape and the stoic expressions of the officers conveying a sense of both victory and loss. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers on both sides during the Battle of Verdun and the larger conflict of World War One.
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