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'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme... 1918. Creator: Unknown
'Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme; Les ruines de la basilique d'Albert, don't le clocher est tombe avec la Vierge qui etait restee si longtemps penchee tragiquement au-dessus du vide, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Aftermath Albert Somme Picardy France Basilica Conflict Debris Destruction Devestation France Europe Hundred Days Offensive Lillustration Offensive Rubble Shell Damage Somme Picardy France Western Front
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Les Britanniques au Nord de la Somme... 1918
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is a poignant photograph from the aftermath of the Battle of Albert during the Hundred Days Offensive in the First World War. The location is the ruins of the Basilica of Our Lady of Brebieres in Picardy, France. The title translates to "The Britons to the North of the Somme... 1918," suggesting the presence of British soldiers in the scene. The photograph captures the devastation wrought by the conflict, with the basilica reduced to rubble and debris. The once grand clocher, or bell tower, lies collapsed, taking with it the statue of the Virgin Mary who had long stood tragically overlooking the void. The image is a stark reminder of the destruction and devastation that marked the Western Front during the final stages of the First World War. The photograph was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, a Parisian publication, in 1924. The image's origin is unknown, and it serves as a powerful testament to the impact of the war on the people and places of France. The photograph's monochromatic palette adds to its somber tone, emphasizing the loss and destruction that marked the end of the First World War. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the long-lasting impact of conflict on communities and their historic sites. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of preserving history and remembering the sacrifices made during times of war. The ruins of the Basilica of Our Lady of Brebieres stand as a symbol of the devastation wrought by the First World War, and this photograph captures that devastation in a hauntingly beautiful way.
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