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Glass Frame : Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; Lieutenant observateur d'artillerie, avec son... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; Lieutenant observateur d'artillerie, avec son... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; Lieutenant observateur d'artillerie, avec son projecteur portatif, en terrain conquis, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Battle Of The Somme Conflict France Europe Lillustration Somme Front Somme Offensive Western Front Battlefield
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and complexity of the Battle of the Somme during World War I. Titled "Episodes de l'offensive de la Somme; Lieutenant observateur d'artillerie, avec son projecteur portatif, en terrain conquis" (Episodes of the Somme Offensive: Lieutenant Observer of Artillery, with his Portable Projector, on Captured Ground), the image dates back to 1916 and is part of the Collection de la Guerre IV from the French publication L'Illustration. The photograph shows a French lieutenant, dressed in military uniform, intently observing the battlefield through a pair of binoculars. He is accompanied by a portable projector, likely used for reconnaissance purposes, suggesting that he is stationed at a forward observation post. The battle-scarred terrain in the background, strewn with debris and the remnants of destroyed structures, underscores the destructive power of the conflict. The Battle of the Somme, which took place between July and November 1916, was one of the largest battles of World War I, involving millions of soldiers from both the Allied and Central Powers. The battle is notable for its devastating casualties, with over one million soldiers killed or wounded on both sides. This powerful image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the crucial role of artillery observation in the conduct of battle. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue surrounding this poignant and evocative image from a bygone era.
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