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Devant l'envahisseur; Les habitants des campagnes belges fuient sur les routes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Devant l'envahisseur; Les habitants des campagnes belges fuient sur les routes, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Devant l'envahisseur; Les habitants des campagnes belges, emportant ce qu'ils ont pu reunir dans la hate de la panique, fuient sur les routes, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Devant l'envahisseur; Les habitants des campagnes belges fuient sur les routes" (Before the Invader; The Inhabitants of the Belgian Countryside Flee on the Roads), 1914, is a poignant photograph that captures the desperation and chaos of the early days of the First World War. The image, taken from the "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924, depicts a scene of panic and displacement as civilians from the Belgian countryside flee from the advancing German army. The photograph shows a cobblestone road filled with people, horses, and horse-drawn carts, all moving in the same direction - away from the invading forces. The faces of the people in the photograph are etched with fear and determination as they carry what they can and seek refuge. The image is a stark reminder of the forced migration and displacement that occurred during the First World War, with civilians being caught in the crossfire of the conflict and forced to abandon their homes. The photograph was taken during the early stages of the war, when the German army invaded Belgium in August 1914. The image captures the sense of urgency and desperation that came with the invasion, as civilians were given little warning and had to flee quickly with whatever they could carry. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit in the face of adversity and the devastating impact of war on civilians. The photograph is a valuable historical document, providing a glimpse into the experiences of civilians during the First World War. It is a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace and stability in our world. The photograph remains an important part of our collective history, and a reminder of the need to remember and learn from the past.
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