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Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
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Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Casualties from the front pass destroyed tanks, Villers-Bretonneux, France, World War I, 1918. Villers-Bretonneux was the scene of the first tank battle in history, on 24th April 1918. The town was captured by Australian troops on 25th April, at the cost of over 1200 lives, a sacrifice honoured by an Australian war memorial built there in 1919. Stereoscopic card detail
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Anzac Armoured Warfare Australia Australian British Army Casualty Destroyed Print Collector12 Realistic Travels Publishers Stretcher Stretcher Bearer Stretcher Case Tank Western Front Wound Wounded 1st World War Military Personnel Villers Bretonneux
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This print captures the aftermath of destruction during World War I in Villers-Bretonneux, France. The image showcases a somber scene where casualties from the front pass by destroyed tanks, serving as a haunting reminder of the devastating impact of war. Villers-Bretonneux holds historical significance as it was the site of the first tank battle in history on April 24th, 1918. Just one day later, Australian troops valiantly captured this town at great cost - over 1200 lives were sacrificed for this victory. To honor their bravery and sacrifice, an Australian war memorial was erected in Villers-Bretonneux in 1919. The black and white composition adds to the solemnity and intensity of the photograph, emphasizing both loss and resilience. Men can be seen carrying stretchers with wounded soldiers while others survey the wreckage left behind by armored warfare. As we reflect upon this image, we are reminded not only of the horrors endured during World War I but also of humanity's capacity for courage and sacrifice amidst chaos. Realistic Travels Publishers have skillfully captured this poignant moment in history through their lens, allowing us to bear witness to a significant chapter that forever shaped our world.
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