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Photographic Print : Devant les Falaises de L'Aisne; Un pont sur l'Oise improvise par le genie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Devant les Falaises de L'Aisne; Un pont sur l'Oise improvise par le genie, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Devant les Falaises de L'Aisne; Un pont sur l'Oise improvise par le genie, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Crossing Improvisation Improvised Infantry Marching Oise Picardy France Regiment Soissons Aisne Picardy France Western Front Armed Services
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our Media Storehouse collection of historical photographic prints. This captivating image, titled "Devant les Falaises de L'Aisne; Un pont sur l'Oise improvise par le genie," was taken in 1914 during the First World War. The exact creator and publisher are unknown, but this powerful photograph was originally published in the French magazine L'Illustration in 1926 as part of the album L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I. Witness the ingenuity and determination of the engineers as they constructed an improvised bridge over the Oise river in the face of the formidable cliffs of L'Aisne. Add this unique piece of history to your collection and bring the past to life with our high-quality photographic prints.
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Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Devant les Falaises de L'Aisne; Un pont sur l'Oise improvise par le genie
EDITORS COMMENTS
(Before the Cliffs of the Aisne: An Improvised Bridge over the Oise by the Engineers), 1914, is a compelling photograph that captures the ingenuity and resilience of the French military during the First World War. The image, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926, depicts a group of soldiers and engineers constructing a makeshift bridge over the Oise River in Picardy, France. The cliffs of the Aisne, a prominent geographical feature in the background, serve as a stark reminder of the challenging terrain that the soldiers faced during the war. The river Oise, a major obstacle for both the French and German armies, required the construction of numerous temporary bridges to facilitate the movement of troops and supplies. The photograph shows a team of soldiers and engineers working together to construct the bridge, with some men carrying heavy materials and others laying down the planks. The improvised bridge appears rickety and precarious, yet it is a testament to the resourcefulness and determination of the soldiers and engineers in the face of adversity. The image also highlights the camaraderie and teamwork that existed among the soldiers during the war. The men work in unison, with some providing support and encouragement to their comrades. The photograph also showcases the diversity of the military, with soldiers from different regiments and backgrounds working together towards a common goal. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and challenges faced by the soldiers during the First World War, and the ingenuity and resilience that enabled them to overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles. The image is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the daily life and experiences of soldiers during the war.
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