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Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Life in the trenches in Champagne; In the wires of an adjoining trench, a fallen German during a surprise attack, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Bomb Damage Champagne Champagne Ardenne France Corpse Dead Debris Lalbum De La Guerre Life Lillustration Nivelle Offensive Rubble Second Battle Of The Aisne Surprise Attack Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front
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This evocative photograph captures the raw reality of trench warfare during the First World War, specifically in the Champagne region of France during the Nivelle Offensive in 1917. In the foreground, the wires of an adjoining trench stretch out into the distance, providing a stark contrast to the chaos and destruction in the background. The fallen German soldier, dressed in his military uniform, lies lifeless among the debris and rubble of what was once a battlefield. The Second Battle of the Aisne, also known as the Nivelle Offensive, was a major French military operation aimed at breaking through the German lines and turning the tide of the war. However, the offensive resulted in heavy casualties for both sides and failed to achieve its objectives. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the devastation it leaves in its wake. The photograph is from the album "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924.
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