Street scene in Verdun after German bombardment, WW1
The effects of German heavy shell fire on the town of Verdun in 1916. In their attempt to force the French key positions at Verdun, the Germans concentrated huge reserves of guns and shells on the area. High trajectory guns were responsible for much of the damage, along with incendiary shells
Picture No
14098265
Media ID
45460189
Size
4800px x 3697px
(2.1MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
French official photograph reproduced in The Sphere, 1 July 1916
Date
1916
