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Les Deux eglises venitiennes atteintes par les bombes des aviateurs autrichiens, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Les Deux eglises venitiennes atteintes par les bombes des aviateurs autrichiens, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Les Deux eglises venitiennes atteintes par les bombes des aviateurs autrichiens; Santa-Maria Formosa, qui a ete completement detruite, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Aerial Warfare Austria Hungary Austro Hungarian Bombed Canal Destroyed Destruction Italian Front Venetian Venice Italy Europe
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This evocative photograph, titled 'Les Deux eglises venitiennes atteintes par les bombes des aviateurs autrichiens' (The Two Churches of Venice Hit by Austrian Aviators' Bombs), dates back to 1916 during the First World War. The image is part of the 'Collection de la Guerre IV' from the French publication 'L'Illustration' and showcases the devastating impact of aerial warfare on the historic city of Venice, Italy. Two prominent churches, Santa Maria Formosa and another unidentified one, are depicted in ruins, their once grand facades reduced to rubble. The serene canal water that once reflected the beautiful architectural structures is now disturbed, with debris floating on its surface. The destruction is a stark contrast to the tranquility and beauty Venice was renowned for. The Austro-Hungarian forces, who controlled much of the Italian peninsula during the war, are believed to have carried out the bombing raids. The print captures the destruction of Santa Maria Formosa, which was completely destroyed, leaving only the bell tower standing. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the devastating effects of war on cultural heritage. The photograph, taken from an aerial perspective, offers a unique view of the destruction. The use of black and white adds to the somber mood, emphasizing the stark reality of the situation. The image transports us back to a time when warfare took a dramatic turn with the advent of aerial bombing, forever changing the landscape of war and its impact on civilians and cultural heritage.
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