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Visites de M Albert Thomas aux usines de guerre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Visites de M Albert Thomas aux usines de guerre, 1916. Creator: Unknown
Visites de M Albert Thomas aux usines de guerre; M Albert Thomas devant le panorama d'une grande usine de guerre surgie du sol en huit mois: la nouvelle poudrerie de Toulouse, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Albert Thomas Ammunition Factory Armaments Industry Home Front Manufacturing Minister Munitions Factory Munitions Industry Thomas Albert Viewing Visit Visiting War Effort
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Visites de M Albert Thomas aux usines de guerre
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(1916) is an evocative photographic print capturing a pivotal moment in France's industrial response to the First World War. The image, featuring an unnamed photographer, depicts Albert Thomas, the Minister of Armaments, standing before a newly erected munitions factory in Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, Midi-Pyrénées, France. The print, from the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916," showcases the rapid expansion of the French armaments industry during the war. Thomas, a prominent political figure and a key player in the war effort, is seen inspecting the progress of the new gunpowder works, symbolizing the country's commitment to the military buildup. The photograph offers a glimpse into the industrial might of France during this period, with a vast panorama of the factory stretching behind Thomas. The men in the image, dressed in work clothes, represent the labor force that powered the war machine, contributing to the manufacturing of munitions and armaments essential for the ongoing conflict. The print also underscores the significance of the home front during World War I, as the focus shifted from the battlefields to the factories and industries that sustained the military effort. The unknown photographer's image is an enduring testament to the industrial ingenuity and resilience of the French people during this critical time in history. Through this photograph, we witness the transformation of a barren landscape into a bustling center of manufacturing, embodying the spirit of innovation and determination that characterized the French war effort. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and achievements that shaped the course of the First World War.
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