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Dans Montdidier libere; dejeuner de campagne, a l'entre de Montdidier, de M. Clemenceau... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Dans Montdidier libere; dejeuner de campagne, a l'entre de Montdidier, de M. Clemenceau... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Dans Montdidier libere; dejeuner de campagne, a l'entre de Montdidier, de M. Clemenceau venu visiter al ville le 11 aout; en face du President du Conseil, a la table dressee devant une maison en ruines, est assis M. Klotz, ministre des Finances, depute de l'arrondissement de Montdidier, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Dans Montdidier libere; dejeuner de campagne, a l'entre de Montdidier, de M. Clemenceau... (Lunch in the Liberated Montdidier; Mr. Clemenceau Visiting the Town on August 11, 1918, Between Montdidier and the President of the Council, Mr. Klotz, Ministre des Finances, Depute of the Montdidier Arrondissement, is Seated at the Table Set Before a Ruined House) This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment during the Hundred Days Offensive of World War I. The image, titled "Dans Montdidier libere; dejeuner de campagne," was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The exact creator of the photograph remains unknown. The scene unfolds in the French town of Montdidier, which had recently been liberated from German occupation. The photograph shows Georges Clemenceau, the French Prime Minister, enjoying a lunch break with Paul Klotz, the Minister of Finance and a local deputy, in front of a ruined house. The backdrop of the image is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of the war on the French countryside. The shell damage is evident, with the remnants of a once-beautiful house now reduced to rubble. The photograph is a poignant representation of the contrasting realities of war and peace. The leaders, seated at a makeshift table, appear relaxed and engaged in conversation, while the destruction surrounding them serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing conflict. The image is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the determination to carry on amidst the chaos and destruction of war. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the wartime experiences of France during the Hundred Days Offensive of World War I. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by the French people during this pivotal period in world history.
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