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Village in the Somme, entrance to Albert, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
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Village in the Somme, entrance to Albert, between c1915 and c1920. Creator: Bain News Service
Village in the Somme, entrance to Albert, between c1915 and c1920. Damage from World War I in Albert, a commune in the Somme department in Picardy in northern France
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Bain George Graham Bain News Service Damage Damaged Debris Destruction George Graham Bain Horse And Cart Press Photography Rubble Somme Picardy France Thoroughfare Western Front Horse Drawn Horse Drawn Vehicle Horsedrawn
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This haunting print captures the devastating aftermath of World War I in the village of Albert, located in the Somme department in northern France. The entrance to the village is lined with rubble and debris, a stark reminder of the destruction caused by this brutal conflict.
In the midst of this war-torn landscape, a lone figure can be seen walking along the road, their silhouette framed against the ruins of buildings that once stood proudly. Horse-drawn carts pass by, navigating through the wreckage as life slowly begins to return to normal amidst chaos.
The damage inflicted upon Albert during World War I is evident in every corner of this image - from crumbling facades to piles of rubble scattered across what was once a bustling thoroughfare. Despite it all, there is an eerie sense of resilience captured in this photograph as people go about their daily lives amidst such devastation.
As we gaze upon this powerful image frozen in time between 1915 and 1920, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by countless individuals during one of history's darkest chapters. It serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring impact that war has on communities and nations alike.
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