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Civilian refugees near Ghent, Belgium, WW1
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Civilian refugees near Ghent, Belgium, WW1
Civilian refugees resting at the side of a rail track near Ghent, Belgium, during the First World War. Date: 9 October 1914
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October 9, 1914: A Moment of Respite for Civilian Refugees Near Ghent, Belgium, During the First World War Amid the chaos and turmoil of war, a brief moment of peace and rest is found by a group of civilian refugees near the rail tracks in Ghent, Belgium. The First World War had reached the shores of Europe, and the people of Flanders were feeling the brunt of the conflict. As German troops advanced, thousands of civilians were forced to flee their homes, seeking safety and shelter in neighboring towns and cities. In this poignant image, we see a group of women and children, along with some men, taking a break from their arduous journey. They sit on the side of the rail tracks, their weary faces etched with the signs of the hardships they have endured. The children play and laugh, momentarily forgetting the horrors of war, while their mothers keep a watchful eye. A woman in a red dress tends to a baby, her expression a mix of exhaustion and concern. The rail tracks, once a symbol of progress and connection, now serve as a lifeline for these refugees, transporting them to safety and providing a means of escape from the ravages of war. The rails stretch out into the distance, a reminder of the long journey that lies ahead. This powerful image captures the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Despite the hardships and challenges, these refugees find moments of joy and rest, clinging to hope and the promise of a better future.
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