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'Les combats au Nord de la Somme; Bombardement de Curlu, quelques instants avant l'attaque, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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'Les combats au Nord de la Somme; Bombardement de Curlu, quelques instants avant l'attaque, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les combats au Nord de la Somme; Bombardement de Curlu, quelques instants avant l'attaque, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Les combats au Nord de la Somme; Bombardement de Curlu, quelques instants avant l'attaque,
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translated to "The Battles in the North of the Somme: Bombardment of Curlu, a Few Moments Before the Attack," is an evocative photograph from the First World War era. The image, created by an unknown photographer, is part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" from the French publication "L'Illustration," specifically from the tome CXLVIII, which covers the July, August, September, October, November, and December of 1916. The photograph captures the raw power and chaos of the Battle of the Somme, one of the largest and bloodiest battles in human history. The scene is set on the northern front, with the village of Curlu in the background, moments before the attack. The image is filled with the ominous presence of smoke and dust, as the earth trembles beneath the impact of relentless shell fire. The explosions, both large and small, illuminate the battlefield, casting an eerie glow over the landscape. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of war, with soldiers huddled together, their faces etched with determination and fear. The image captures the sense of anticipation and uncertainty that hung heavy in the air before the attack, as the soldiers braced themselves for the carnage that was to come. The photograph is a powerful testament to the sacrifices made by the soldiers on the Western Front during the First World War. It is a haunting reminder of the human cost of war, and the indelible mark it leaves on those who experience it. The photograph's unknown creator has captured a moment in time that will forever be etched in history, a moment that speaks to the resilience and bravery of those who fought in the Great War.
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