Aubercourt - Bombed end of town, July 18
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Aubercourt - Bombed end of town, July 18
Aubercourt - Bombed end of town, July 18. 313870 Gunner Vivian John Cummings, Born 31.07.1875, 3Rd Canadian Division, Canadian Expeditionary Force
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31071875 313870 Bombed Born Cummings Division Expeditionary Gunner Regiments Topographical Vivian
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Aubercourt - Bombed End of Town, July 18, 1918: A poignant and powerful image of the devastation wrought by war, this photograph captures the end of the French town of Aubercourt as it lay in ruins following a bombing raid during the First World War. The date, July 18, 1918, is etched into the history of this small community, a reminder of the destructive impact of conflict on civilian populations. In the foreground of the photograph, the remnants of buildings are scattered haphazardly, their once-solid structures reduced to rubble. The once-thriving streets are now empty, save for the occasional debris and the ghostly outlines of what was once a vibrant community. The once-pristine facades of the buildings are now marred by the scars of war, their windows shattered and their walls pockmarked with the evidence of explosions. Among the ruins, the figure of Gunner Vivian John Cummings, born on July 31, 1875, stands as a solitary testament to the human cost of the conflict. A member of the 3rd Canadian Division of the Canadian Expeditionary Force, Cummings served valiantly in the First World War, and this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers like him. This image is a powerful testament to the history of the First World War and the impact of military conflict on civilian populations. The photograph is also a reminder of the importance of preserving historical records, and the role that they play in helping us to understand the past and the lessons that can be learned from it. This photograph is part of the Topographical Drawing Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, and is a valuable resource for students of military history, historical research, and the history of the First World War. It is a reminder of the importance of remembering the past, and the role that images like this play in helping us to understand the complexities of history.
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