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Aerial photograph of Houthulst, Western Front, WW1
Aerial photograph (German) of Houthulst (or Houthoulst) Forest on the Western Front in Flanders, devastated after a battle during the First World War.
1914-1918
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Belgian Debris Devastated Devastation Flanders Forest Honthorst Mess Reconnaissance War Time Ww 1
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This aerial photograph, taken by the German military during the First World War, captures the devastating aftermath of a battle in the Houthulst Forest on the Western Front in Flanders, Belgium. The image, dated between 1914 and 1918, reveals the extensive destruction caused by the conflict in this once tranquil woodland area. The forest, now a muddy and desolate expanse, is filled with debris and the remnants of trees, some still standing but many reduced to stumps. The scene is one of chaos and devastation, with no sign of life or order visible. The Houthulst Forest, also known as the Honthorst Forest, was a strategic location during the war due to its proximity to the front lines. Reconnaissance flights and ground battles took place frequently in the area, leaving behind a mess of destruction. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the natural world and the lives of those who fought in it. The image is a testament to the brutal reality of the Great War and the long-lasting effects it had on the landscape of Flanders.
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