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WORLD WAR I: FRANCE, c1915. German soldiers posing in the ruins of the city of Longwy

WORLD WAR I: FRANCE, c1915. German soldiers posing in the ruins of the city of Longwy


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WORLD WAR I: FRANCE, c1915. German soldiers posing in the ruins of the city of Longwy

WORLD WAR I: FRANCE, c1915.
German soldiers posing in the ruins of the city of Longwy, France, near Metz, bombarded and captured by German forces early in World War I. Stereograph view, c1915

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1915 Army Bombing Chaos Destruction Rubble Ruin World War I Longwy Stereograph Troop


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World War I - A Glimpse into the Devastation - German Soldiers amidst the Ruins of Longwy, France (c1915)

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. This haunting photograph captures a poignant moment in history during World War I. In this sepia-toned print, we witness a group of German soldiers standing proudly amidst the ruins of the once-thriving city of Longwy, France. The chaos and destruction caused by intense bombardment are evident as buildings crumble and streets lay in rubble. Taken around 1915, this stereograph view offers a unique perspective on the early stages of war when German forces successfully captured Longwy near Metz. The image serves as a stark reminder of the immense toll that warfare exacts upon cities and their people. The stoic expressions on these soldiers' faces hint at both pride for their conquest and perhaps an underlying sense of melancholy for witnessing such devastation firsthand. Their presence within this desolate landscape underscores the power dynamics at play during wartime. As viewers, we are transported back in time to bear witness to one small fragment of World War I's vast canvas. This photograph is not just an artistic representation but also a historical document that speaks volumes about human resilience amid unimaginable circumstances.

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