Street scene in Verdun after German bombardment, WW1
Appearance of the town of Verdun after a heavy bombardment by German guns in 1916 in order to force French positions. The town was evacuated by civilians, deserted by all but its garrison of soldiers and firemen. As can be seen, many of the buildings were sandbagged at their base
Picture No
14099346
Media ID
45692869
Size
3700px x 5178px
(2.2MB)
Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
French official photograph reproduced in The Sphere, 1 July 1916
Date
1916
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