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La preparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchees ennemies, 1.La... 1916. Creator: Unknown
La preparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchees ennemies, 1.La tranchee allemande dite du Vilebrequin avant notre preparationd'artillerie, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Aerial View Battle Of The Somme Birds Eye View Conflict Lillustration Somme Offensive Trench Trench Warfare Trenches Western Front Battlefield
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This photograph, titled 'La préparation de l'offensive de la Somme; destruction des tranchées ennemies, 1.La tranchee allemande dite du Vilebrequin avant notre préparation d'artillerie' (The Preparation of the Somme Offensive: Destruction of the Enemy Trenches, 1.The German Trench Known as Vilebrequin Before Our Artillery Preparation), was created in 1916 during the First World War. The image offers a striking aerial view of the battlefield, providing a unique perspective of the Western Front during this pivotal moment in military history. The photograph captures the destruction of a German trench, known as the Vilebrequin trench, in the lead up to the Battle of the Somme. Trench warfare had dominated the Western Front for over two years, with both sides digging intricate networks of trenches to protect their troops from the relentless barrage of artillery and small arms fire. The preparation for the Somme Offensive involved a massive artillery bombardment, aimed at weakening the German defenses and creating gaps in their lines for infantry to advance. The photograph provides a poignant reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare and the immense sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the First World War. The image is part of the 'Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916' (Collection IV. The Illustration Volume CXLVIII. The War July, August, September, October, November, December 1916), a historical record of the events that unfolded during this period. The unknown creator of this photograph has left an indelible mark on our understanding of the Battle of the Somme and the larger context of the First World War.
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