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Aerial view, Hollebeke, West Flanders, Belgium, WW1
Aerial view of Hollebeke, near Ypres, West Flanders, Belgium, on 28 December 1917, a front line area with snow on the ground. The crossroads with canal and railway can be seen. The black specks are newly shelled areas. Date: 1917
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Auerbach Belgian Corps Fields Harold Observation Reconnaissance Roads Squadron
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Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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A Winter's Tale of War: An Aerial View of Hollebeke, West Flanders, Belgium during World War I This evocative aerial photograph, taken on 28 December 1917, offers a haunting glimpse into the harsh realities of the Western Front during the First World War. The scene unfolds above the small Belgian village of Hollebeke, situated near Ypres in West Flanders. The snow-covered landscape is punctuated by a network of roads and canals, including the intersection where the N365 road meets the Ypres-Comines Canal. The black specks scattered across the fields are the telltale signs of recently shelled areas, a grim reminder of the relentless conflict that raged on. The rural countryside, once a picturesque tableau of rolling hills and verdant fields, now bears the scars of war. In the background, the railway line snakes through the landscape, a vital artery for the transportation of troops and supplies. The Royal Flying Corps (RFC) squadrons, such as the Auerbach Squadron, conducted regular aerial reconnaissance and observation flights over the front lines, providing invaluable intelligence to the Allied forces. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, offers a unique perspective on the war, revealing the strategic importance of the region and the devastating impact of the conflict on the rural landscape. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought in the mud and snow of the Western Front during the First World War.
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