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Westende, Belgium -- defence works and ruins, WW1
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Westende, Belgium -- defence works and ruins, WW1
Westende, Belgium -- defence works and ruins during WW1. Date: 1914-1918
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Belgian Bombed Bombing Damage Damaged Defence Fence Fencing Flanders Trench Trenches Wicker Wickerwork
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This evocative photograph captures the devastating impact of the First World War on the once peaceful coastal town of Westende, Belgium. Dated between 1914 and 1918, the image reveals the extensive damage inflicted upon the town's buildings and defence works during the conflict. The ruins of the town's structures are a testament to the destructive power of war. The once grand and imposing defence works, designed to protect the town from invading forces, now lie in ruins, their once formidable walls reduced to rubble and debris. The remnants of wooden buildings, some with their roofs caved in, are scattered throughout the scene, their interiors exposed to the elements. The use of wickerwork fencing and wicker trenches adds a poignant touch to the photograph, serving as a reminder of the makeshift defences erected during the war. The trenches, which were once the lifeline for the town's defenders, now stand as a symbol of the futility of war and the destruction it leaves in its wake. The town of Westende, located in the Flanders region of Belgium, was a strategic location during the First World War. The area saw intense fighting between Allied and German forces, resulting in significant damage to the town and its inhabitants. The photograph provides a powerful visual representation of the devastating impact of the war on the town and its people, and serves as a reminder of the destruction and loss experienced during this period of history.
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