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The Battle of La Malmaison; One of the high-powered heavy artillery batteries.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
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The Battle of La Malmaison; One of the high-powered heavy artillery batteries.. 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Battle of La Malmaison; One of the high-powered heavy artillery batteries that pounded the German positions without respite from October 17 to 23, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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The Battle of La Malmaison: One of the High-Powered Heavy Artillery Batteries, October 17-23, 1917 This evocative photograph captures one of the high-powered heavy artillery batteries that relentlessly pounded the German positions during the Battle of La Malmaison in October 1917. The scene is set on the Chemin des Dames in Picardy, France, along the Western Front. The men in this image, dressed in their military uniforms, are intensely focused on their preparations for the next barrage. Their expressions convey a sense of determination and resolve as they aim their guns towards the enemy lines. The artillery battery, a formidable display of firepower, is ready to unleash its destructive force at a moment's notice. The Battle of La Malmaison was a significant engagement during World War I, fought between October 17 and 23, 1917. It took place on the Chemin des Dames ridge, a strategic location that saw intense fighting during the war. The battle is notable for the heavy artillery bombardments that preceded and accompanied infantry attacks, which caused extensive damage to both sides. This photograph is from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2," published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924. It offers a unique glimpse into the preparations and actions of the armed forces during this pivotal moment in history. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the First World War.
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