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'La lutte au Centre; La Garde Prussienne enfoncee sous les murs du chateau de Mondement, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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'La lutte au Centre; La Garde Prussienne enfoncee sous les murs du chateau de Mondement, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La lutte au Centre; La Garde Prussienne enfoncee sous les murs du chateau de Mondement, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Battle Of The Marne Chateau Fight First Battle Of The Marne Infantry Invasion Marne Champagne Ardenne France Prussia Prussian Regiment Towers Walls Western Front
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La lutte au Centre; La Garde Prussienne enfoncee sous les murs du chateau de Mondement
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(The Struggle in the Center: The Prussian Guard Forced Back under the Walls of Chateau de Mondement), 1914, is a powerful and evocative lithograph depicting the intense and pivotal moments of the First Battle of the Marne during the First World War. The image, from the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, captures the raw emotion and determination of the French and German forces as they clash on the battlefield. The black and white print shows a scene of fierce combat, with the walls of the Chateau de Mondement in the Marne Champagne region of France serving as a backdrop. The towering castle, with its turrets and battlements, stands defiantly against the chaos of the battlefield. In the foreground, a group of French infantrymen, their faces set with determination, advance towards a line of Prussian soldiers who are attempting to breach the castle walls. The Prussian soldiers, their uniforms disheveled and their faces etched with exhaustion, are forced to retreat under the relentless onslaught of the French regiment. The print provides a glimpse into the brutal and unforgiving nature of trench warfare during the First World War, with soldiers from both sides locked in a deadly struggle for control of the battlefield. The use of contrasting light and shadow, as well as the dynamic composition, add to the sense of tension and drama, making this an enduring and poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict. The exact creator of the print is unknown, but it is a testament to the skill and artistry of the lithographer who brought this powerful image to life. The print serves as a valuable historical record of the First Battle of the Marne, a turning point in the First World War, and a reminder of the courage and determination of the soldiers who fought in this epic battle.
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