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Bandits Attack Train / C20

Train-robbers attack a luggage van, wound two of the staff. Date: 1907

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Attack Luggage Robbed Robbers Staff Wound 1907


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This striking image captures the moment of chaos and danger as bandits launch an audacious attack on a luggage van of a train in France, circa 1907. The photograph, a testament to the past, reveals the robbers in action as they attempt to make off with valuable loot. The scene is set on the rail tracks, with the train in the background, its steam billowing into the air, adding to the sense of urgency and motion. Two members of the train staff, dressed in their uniforms, are seen wounded and lying on the ground, their expressions conveying shock and pain. The robbers, dressed in dark clothing and masks, are seen in the foreground, one brandishing a weapon and the other grabbing hold of the luggage van's door. The attack on the train was a common occurrence during the early 20th century, particularly in France, as rail transport became an increasingly popular and lucrative target for criminals. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a vivid and intriguing depiction of a bygone era, when the railways were a prime target for bandits and the risks of travel were far greater than they are today.

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