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Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes trouvees dans le coffre Nord-Ouest du fort de Douaumont, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916". (In the reconquered forts of Douaumont and Vaux; one of the German machine guns found in the North-West vault of Fort Douaumont)
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Capture Discovering Discovery Douaumont Fort Fort Fort Douamont Lillustration Machine Gun Recapture Recaptured Verdun Meuse Lorraine France Western Front Fortifications
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This photograph, titled "Dans les forts reconquis de Douaumont et de Vaux; une des mitrailleuses allemandes trouvees dans le coffre Nord-Ouest du fort de Douaumont" (In the reconquered forts of Douaumont and Vaux; one of the German machine guns found in the North-West vault of Fort Douaumont), was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" in 1916. The image captures two men, likely soldiers, standing in the ruins of Fort Douaumont during the First World War. One man is seated, intently examining a German machine gun that was discovered in the fort's North-West vault. The other man looks on, perhaps ready to assist or document the find. Fort Douaumont, located in the Meuse region of France, was a significant fortification during the Battle of Verdun in 1916. The battle, which lasted from February to December 1916, was one of the longest and deadliest engagements of the First World War. The fort was repeatedly captured and recaptured by both the French and German forces, resulting in extensive damage and destruction. The photograph offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of warfare during this period. The machine gun, a symbol of the deadly weaponry used on the Western Front, is a stark reminder of the violence and destruction that marked the First World War. The men in the photograph, with their determined expressions and focused attention, underscore the importance of discovery and resourcefulness in the midst of battle. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing insight into the events of the First World War and the experiences of soldiers on the front lines. Its inclusion in "L'Illustration" suggests that it was intended for a wide audience, and its enduring appeal attests to the continued interest in this pivotal moment in history.
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