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The Belgian town of Termonde after being recaptured is now only a heap of ruins
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The Belgian town of Termonde after being recaptured is now only a heap of ruins
The Belgian town of Termonde after being recaptured is now only a heap of ruins, and the picture shows the devastation caused by the Germans during their occupation. Houses were deliberatly fired and destroyed by the German in retribution for the Belgians not giving them free passage. Circa September 8th 1914
Bernard Grant
WATFORD
Mirrorpix
Dendermonde
Flemish Region
Belgium
Media ID 21351771
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Buildings Burnt Out Buildings Desolation Remains Road Rubble Ruins Street World War One Wreckage 1910s
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This poignant print captures the heart-wrenching aftermath of the recapture of Termonde, a once-thriving Belgian town now reduced to a haunting heap of ruins. Taken during the tumultuous period of World War One in September 1914, this image vividly portrays the devastation inflicted by German forces during their occupation. The deliberate destruction of houses by fire was an act of retribution against the resilient Belgians who refused to grant free passage to their oppressors. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, our eyes are drawn to the desolation that engulfs every corner. Burnt-out buildings line both sides of a desolate street, serving as grim reminders of lives shattered and dreams crushed. The road itself is barely discernible amidst layers upon layers of rubble and wreckage. Bernard Grant's expert lens skillfully captures not only physical ruin but also conveys an atmosphere heavy with loss and despair. This photograph serves as a stark reminder that war leaves no stone unturned when it comes to human suffering. In this powerful depiction from Memory Lane Prints, we are transported back to a dark chapter in history where conflict ravaged communities and left scars on landscapes for generations to come. Let us remember those who endured such devastation and strive for peace so that no town shall ever bear witness to such destruction again.
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