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'Les devastations a Douai; L'interieur de la cathedrale; les vetements sacerdotaux... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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'Les devastations a Douai; L'interieur de la cathedrale; les vetements sacerdotaux... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Les devastations a Douai; L'interieur de la cathedrale; les vetements sacerdotaux epars, le tronc des pauvres fracture, les tuyaux de l'orgue mis en tas pour etre emportes, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Aftermath Conflict Destruction Devestation Douai Nord Pas De Calais France Hundred Days Offensive Lillustration Offensive Western Front
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This poignant photograph, titled 'Les devastations a Douai; L'interieur de la cathedrale; les vetements sacerdotaux epars, le tronc des pauvres fracture, les tuyaux de l'orgue mis en tas pour etre emportes' (The devastations in Douai; The interior of the cathedral; The priestly vestments scattered, the broken trunks of the poor, the organ pipes piled up to be taken away), was published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1924, following the end of the First World War. The image captures the aftermath of the Hundred Days Offensive, a major military campaign that took place between August and November 1918, which saw the Allied forces push back the German army and ultimately bring an end to the war. The photograph was taken in the city of Douai, located in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France. The image shows the interior of the local cathedral, which has been devastated by the conflict. The once sacred space is now filled with the ruins of the organ pipes, scattered priestly vestments, and broken trunks of the poor. The image serves as a stark reminder of the destruction and devastation wrought by the war, not just on the battlefield, but also on the civilian population and their places of worship. The photograph is a powerful testament to the impact of the First World War on the people of France and Europe as a whole. It also highlights the resilience and determination of the community to rebuild and restore their religious institutions, despite the overwhelming challenges they faced. The photograph remains an important historical record of a pivotal moment in world history and a reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict.
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