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Aerial photograph of Zonnebeke, Belgium, WW1
Aerial photograph (British) of the area around Zonnebeke, including Zonnebeke Lake and Church, Belgium, on the western front during the First World War. It was destroyed during the Battle of Passchendaele. Date: 25 September 1917
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This aerial photograph, taken on September 25, 1917, provides a haunting view of the devastated landscape around Zonnebeke, Belgium, during the First World War. The image captures the western front, with the area around Zonnebeke Lake and the town's iconic church clearly visible. The tranquil waters of the lake have been transformed into a muddy expanse, a result of the intense fighting during the Battle of Passchendaele. The church, a historic landmark in the Flanders region, lies in ruins, its once majestic spire now reduced to rubble. The roads and buildings in the surrounding terrain display the scars of war, with craters and destruction evident throughout the area. The Battle of Passchendaele, also known as the Third Battle of Ypres, was one of the costliest battles in World War 1 for the British and Commonwealth forces. The battle raged from July to November 1917, resulting in over 275,000 casualties. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the land and its people. The destruction captured in the image is a testament to the brutal and destructive nature of the conflict that engulfed Europe during this period. The photograph was taken by British reconnaissance forces, providing valuable intelligence for military planning and strategy during the war.
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