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Saint Quentin, France - Cathedral after bombing, WW1
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Saint Quentin, France - Cathedral after bombing, WW1
Saint Quentin, France - the Cathedral and Basilica after bombing, WW1. Date: 1914-1918
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Basilica Bombing Cathedrals Damage Debris Quentin Rubble
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This evocative image captures the devastating impact of war on the historic town of Saint Quentin, France during World War I. The photograph, taken between 1914 and 1918, shows the aftermath of a bombing raid on the grand Place Saint-Quentin, where the stunning Gothic Cathedral and Basilica once stood proudly. The once magnificent structures, symbols of the town's rich heritage and spiritual significance, now lie in ruins, their intricate facades reduced to rubble and debris. The large Cathedral, with its soaring spires and ornate details, is a shadow of its former self, its grandeur marred by the ravages of war. The Basilica, too, bears the scars of the conflict, its once tranquil square now a scene of destruction and chaos. The destruction of these architectural masterpieces serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of war and the loss of irreplaceable cultural heritage.
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