Les guetteries (look-outs) in the trenches

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Les guetteries (look-outs) in the trenches

Les guetteries (look-outs) in the trenches. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour (1874-1939)

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1874 Bellecour Berne Jacques Outs Print Trenches

EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the grim reality of life in the trenches during World War I. Titled "Les Guetteries" or "The Look-outs," this image was taken by the French photographer Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour in 1915. The photograph portrays a group of soldiers, huddled together in a trench, intently scanning the no-man's land for any signs of enemy movement. Their expressions are focused and determined, their eyes scanning the horizon with a mixture of fear and resolve. The trenches were a defining feature of the Western Front during World War I, with both sides digging intricate networks of trenches to protect their troops from the constant barrage of artillery and machine gun fire. The soldiers in this photograph are dressed in heavy woolen coats and steel helmets, their faces obscured by scarves to protect against the cold and the gas. Despite the harsh conditions, the soldiers remained vigilant, taking turns at the lookout posts to keep watch for any signs of enemy activity. The photograph captures a moment of quiet intensity, as the soldiers focus on their duty, oblivious to the horrors of war that surround them. Jean-Jacques Berne-Bellecour was a French photographer who documented the war extensively, capturing both the horrors and the humanity of the conflict. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during World War I and the importance of vigilance and determination in the face of adversity.

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