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Ce qui fut Lens; L'ecriteau qui seul indiquait Lens, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Ce qui fut Lens; L'ecriteau qui seul indiquait Lens, 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Ce qui fut Lens; L'ecriteau qui seul indiquait Lens, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Aftermath Conflict Debris Destruction Devestation France Europe Hundred Days Offensive Lillustration Offensive Rubble Shell Damage Western Front Battlefield
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Ce qui fut Lens; L'ecriteau qui seul indiquait Lens
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(What was Lens; The Signboard that Alone Indicated Lens), 1918, is a haunting photograph that captures the aftermath of the Battle of Lens during the Hundred Days Offensive of World War I. The location of this poignant image is in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, on the Western Front. The photograph, from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, shows a desolate and devastated landscape. The ruins of a building, likely a commercial establishment, are all that remain standing amidst the rubble and shell damage. The only indication that this was once a bustling town is a solitary signboard, its letters still legible, bearing the name "Lens." The Hundred Days Offensive, also known as the Second Battle of the Marne, was a series of battles fought between August and November 1918. It marked the beginning of the end of World War I, with the Allied forces pushing back the German army and eventually leading to the signing of the Armistice on November 11, 1918. The Battle of Lens was a significant engagement during this offensive, with both sides suffering heavy losses. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the destruction and devastation that war brings. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the ability to rebuild and recover, even in the face of unimaginable destruction. The photograph's anonymous creator captured a moment in history, preserving it for future generations to bear witness to the cost of war.
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