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Ruins of Bethune, France, World War I, c1915-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
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Ruins of Bethune, France, World War I, c1915-c1918. Artist: Realistic Travels Publishers
Ruins of Bethune, France, World War I, c1915-c1918. Smouldering Bethune, ignited by German guns for the defeat at Festubert. The Battle of Festubert was part of the wider Artois Offensive carried out by the British and Empire armies in May 1915. It succeeded in making a small advance through the German lines of about 1 kilometre but cost 16, 000 casualties. In April 1918, German artillery bombardment virtually destroyed the town of Bethune during the Ludendorff Offensive. From a box set of stereoscopic cards titled The Great War
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Bethune Bombardment Debris Destroyed Destruction Nord Pas De Calais Realistic Travels Publishers Rubble Stereoscopic Stereoscopic Card Western Front Battlefield Smouldering Stereoscopic Photography
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This print captures the haunting aftermath of the Ruins of Bethune, France during World War I. Taken between 1915 and 1918 by Realistic Travels Publishers, it showcases the devastating impact of German artillery bombardment on this once-thriving town. Bethune became a symbol of sacrifice and resilience as it bore witness to two significant events in the war. The Battle of Festubert in May 1915 saw British and Empire armies make a small advance through German lines, but at an immense cost of 16,000 casualties. This image reveals smouldering ruins ignited by German guns during that defeat. However, even more destruction awaited Bethune in April 1918 during the Ludendorff Offensive when relentless German artillery bombardment virtually obliterated the town. The debris and rubble seen here stand as solemn reminders of lives lost and communities shattered. The monochrome composition adds depth to this poignant scene, emphasizing the stark contrast between what was once a thriving French countryside and its current state as a desolate battlefield. Through stereoscopic photography techniques employed by Realistic Travels Publishers, viewers are transported back to this tumultuous period in history. As we reflect upon these ruins from over a century ago, let us remember those who endured unimaginable hardships during World War I. This print serves as both a testament to human resilience amidst devastation and a reminder never to forget the horrors that war inflicts upon innocent lives.
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