Food / ammunition carrier behind lines - WWI

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Food / ammunition carrier behind lines - WWI

The food/ammunition carrier behind the battle lines on the road to Bouch Avesne. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

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1874 Ammunition Behind Bellecour Berne Carrier Jacques Lines Print Topographical Bouch

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the image of a food and ammunition carrier making its way along a muddy road towards the battle lines during World War I. Taken by French photographer Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour in 1915, the image offers a poignant glimpse into the harsh realities of life on the Western Front. The carrier, laden with essential supplies, is making its way through the rugged terrain, its wheels bogged down in the thick mud. The road leading to Bouchavesne, a small town in northeastern France, is lined with trees and barbed wire, a reminder of the ever-present danger of enemy attack. In the distance, the smoke from the battlefield rises ominously into the sky. Despite the challenging conditions, the carrier presses on, driven by the knowledge that the troops at the front lines depend on the timely delivery of food and ammunition to sustain their efforts. The image is a testament to the vital role that logistical support played in the outcome of the war, and the courage and determination of those who risked their lives to ensure that the troops had the resources they needed to fight. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour was a topographical photographer who documented the war from the French perspective. His images offer a unique and valuable record of the war, capturing the raw emotion, grit, and determination of the soldiers and civilians who lived through it. This photograph, in particular, is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the conflict and the resilience of those who endured it.

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