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La reprise de Vermelles; Le village de Vermelles emporte maison par maison, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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La reprise de Vermelles; Le village de Vermelles emporte maison par maison, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'La reprise de Vermelles; Le village de Vermelles emporte maison par maison et rrentre en notre possession, le 7 decembre 1914, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Captured Damage Damaged Debris Destroyed Destruction Hauts De France Rubble Western Front
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La reprise de Vermelles; Le village de Vermelles emporte maison par maison
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(The Recapture of Vermelles; The Village of Vermelles Carries House by House), 1914, is a poignant photograph capturing the aftermath of the Battle of Vermelles during the First World War. The location of this image is near Bethune in the Nord-Pas-de-Calais region of France, on the Western Front. The photograph, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1926, shows the devastation caused by the intense fighting between French and German forces. Vermelles was a small village that had been captured by the Germans in October 1914, but was recaptured by the French on December 7, 1914. The photograph captures the village in ruins, with houses reduced to piles of debris and rubble. The image conveys a sense of loss and destruction, as the village appears to be carried away house by house. The photograph is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilian populations. The black and white image, with its contrasting shades, highlights the destruction and damage inflicted upon the village. The image also serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of the soldiers who fought in the Battle of Vermelles and the civilians who endured the destruction of their homes and community. The photograph is an important historical record of the First World War and the impact of the conflict on the people of France. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but their image provides a powerful visual representation of the devastation caused by the war and the determination of the French forces to reclaim their territory. The photograph is a reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the importance of remembering the past to inform the present.
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