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Victoire Italienne; Pendant l'offensive italienne: les tranchees autrichiennes duMonte San Michele, Creator: Unknown
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Victoire Italienne; Pendant l'offensive italienne: les tranchees autrichiennes duMonte San Michele, Creator: Unknown
Victoire Italienne; Pendant l'offensive italienne: les tranchees autrichiennes duMonte San Michele, au Sud-ouest de Gorizia, bouleversee par l'artillerie de nos allies, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Conflict Italian Front Lillustration Offensive Trench Trenches
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Victoire Italienne - Pendant l'offensive italienne - les tranchees autrichiennes du Monte San Michele
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is a striking photograph from the First World War, taken in 1916, depicting the aftermath of the Italian offensive on the Monte San Michele front, south-west of Gorizia, Italy. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 1" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, captures the chaos and destruction wrought by the intense artillery fire of the Allied forces. The photograph shows a scene of devastation, with Austrian trenches on Monte San Michele, a mountainous region, overturned and scattered across the battlefield. The image conveys the brutal reality of trench warfare during the First World War, with the earth churned up by artillery shells, and the remnants of wooden trench supports jutting out at odd angles. The scene is one of desolation, with no signs of life or movement, save for the occasional piece of debris or torn flag. The title "Victoire Italienne" translates to "Italian Victory," indicating that this photograph was taken after a successful Italian offensive against the Austro-Hungarian forces. The exact details of the battle are not provided in the photograph, but the destruction and chaos depicted suggest a fierce and intense engagement. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on the landscape and the lives of soldiers. The unknown photographer captured a moment in history, preserving it for future generations to bear witness to the sacrifices made during the First World War. The black and white image, with its stark contrasts and haunting imagery, is a powerful testament to the enduring legacy of this pivotal moment in history.
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