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Notre Dame de Brebieres 1916

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Notre Dame de Brebieres 1916

The ruined church of Notre Dame de Brebieres (Our Lady of the Ewes), in the town of Albert. The golden statue of the Virgin Mary holding aloft the infant Jesus was hit by a German shell in 1915, but secured in place at a seemingly precarious angle by French engineers. The statue finally fell in April 1918

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Notre Dame de Brebieres (Our Lady of the Ewes), Albert, 1916: A Testament to the Devastation of War This evocative photograph captures the ruins of Notre Dame de Brebieres, a once magnificent church located in the northern French town of Albert. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of World War I on Europe's cultural heritage. The golden statue of the Virgin Mary, holding aloft the infant Jesus, was a cherished symbol of faith for the local community. However, in 1915, the tranquility of the town was shattered when a German shell struck the statue, leaving it precariously perched atop the damaged structure. Despite the danger, French engineers attempted to secure the statue in place, a testament to their determination to preserve a piece of their heritage amidst the chaos of war. However, the statue's precarious position was not to last. In April 1918, the statue finally succumbed to the relentless barrage of artillery fire and fell to the ground. The fall of Notre Dame de Brebieres' iconic statue was a symbolic loss for the people of Albert and for France as a whole, representing the destruction of their history and their faith during the Great War. This photograph, taken in 1916, offers a glimpse into the past, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during one of the most cataclysmic events in human history. The ruins of Notre Dame de Brebieres stand as a testament to the enduring power of history, and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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