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Civilian refugees from Ypres, Belgium, WW1
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Civilian refugees from Ypres, Belgium, WW1
Civilian refugees from Ypres, Belgium, during the First World War. Date: 1914-1918
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This poignant image captures the plight of civilian refugees from Ypres, Belgium during the First World War. The photograph, taken between 1914 and 1918, depicts a group of men, women, and children huddled together on a cart, their belongings piled high beside them. The scene is one of displacement and hardship, as the people of Ypres were forced to flee their homes due to the brutal fighting in the region during the First World War. The area around Ypres, located in the Flanders region of western Belgium, was a battleground throughout the war. The city itself was the site of several major battles, including the Second Battle of Ypres in 1915, which saw the first large-scale use of poison gas by the Germans. The resulting destruction and devastation forced thousands of civilians to leave their homes and seek refuge in other parts of Belgium or neighboring countries. The refugees in this photograph appear weary and worn, their faces etched with the lines of worry and exhaustion. The children, bundled up against the cold, cling to their parents or gaze out at the camera with curious, uncertain expressions. The scene is a stark reminder of the human cost of war, and the devastating impact it can have on civilians. Despite the hardships they faced, the refugees in this photograph and countless others like them persevered, finding strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Their story is one of survival and hope in the midst of darkness, a testament to the human spirit in times of war.
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