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Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Notre artillerie d'assaut: char armé a l'avant d'un canon... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Notre artillerie d'assaut: char armé a l'avant d'un canon... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Notre artillerie d'assaut: char arme a l'avant d'un canon... 1917. First World War: on the Moronvilliers Hills; assault artillery, armoured vehicle with cannon. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and innovation of the First World War battlefield, as depicted in the pages of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919" by L'Illustration, Paris, 1924. The image, titled "Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Notre artillerie d'assaut: char arme a l'avant d'un canon... 1917" (On the Moronvilliers Hills; Our Assault Artillery: Armored Vehicle with Cannon... 1917), showcases the advanced military technology of the time. In the foreground, an armored vehicle, likely an early tank or tankette, advances with a cannon at the ready. The vehicle, adorned with a large French tricolor flag, is surrounded by a group of soldiers, their determined expressions reflecting the strategic importance of this armored assault. The photograph was taken during the Nivelle Offensive, a major French military operation that took place in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France between April and May of 1917. The offensive, which aimed to break the stalemate on the Western Front, was marked by intense fighting and significant losses on both sides. The use of armored vehicles, such as the one in the photograph, represented a major shift in the nature of warfare and marked the beginning of the end for traditional trench warfare. The photograph's composition, with the armored vehicle and soldiers forming a clear focal point against the hazy, undulating hills, underscores the stark contrast between the technological advances of the modern battlefield and the harsh, unforgiving terrain of the battlefield. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the transformative impact of military technology on the conduct of war.
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