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'Une contre-attaque sur les pentes de Douaumont, le 11 avril dernier, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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'Une contre-attaque sur les pentes de Douaumont, le 11 avril dernier, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Une contre-attaque sur les pentes de Douaumont, le 11 avril dernier, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"
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Attack Barbed Wire Battle Of Verdun Conflict Douaumont Douaumont Fort Fort Fort Douamont France Europe Lillustration Western Front
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Une contre-attaque sur les pentes de Douaumont, le 11 avril dernier
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(A Counter-attack on the Slopes of Douaumont, April 11th Last), 1916 is a poignant photograph from the Collection de la Guerre IV, published in La Guerre, a French weekly magazine. The image captures the raw intensity and chaos of the Battle of Verdun during the First World War. The photograph depicts French soldiers advancing up the steep, muddy slopes of Douaumont Fort, their determined faces etched with the grime and exhaustion of battle. The fort, a formidable German stronghold, looms ominously in the background, its walls pierced by the relentless barrage of artillery fire. Barbed wire entanglements crisscross the foreground, a deadly obstacle that the soldiers must navigate as they advance. The Battle of Verdun, which raged from February to December 1916, was one of the longest and bloodiest battles of the First World War. The French and German armies clashed in a brutal stalemate, each side attempting to gain ground while suffering heavy losses. The battlefield was a desolate and devastated landscape, marked by the ruins of buildings and the remnants of shattered trees. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War. It captures the bravery and determination of the French soldiers as they launched a counter-attack against the heavily fortified German positions. The image is a testament to the enduring power of the human spirit in the face of adversity, and a poignant reminder of the cost of war. The photograph's creator is unknown, but it is a valuable addition to the historical record of the First World War. It offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the importance of remembering the past and the lessons that can be learned from it.
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