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Bridge wrecked by Germans, La Ferte Sous Jouarre, WW1
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Bridge wrecked by Germans, La Ferte Sous Jouarre, WW1
Bridge wrecked by Germans to prevent the approach of the British at La Ferte Sous Jouarre, northern France, September 1914, in the early stages of the First World War.
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the German forces' destruction of the bridge at La Ferte Sous Jouarre in northern France during the early stages of the First World War, in September 1914. The bridge, an essential strategic point for the British approach to the Western Front, was deliberately wrecked by the Germans to hinder the enemy's advance. The image portrays the remnants of the once-sturdy structure, now reduced to a tangled mess of debris and twisted metal, submerged in the murky waters of the river. The tranquil scene is disrupted by the chaos wrought by the conflict, with the surrounding landscape reflecting the desolation and devastation that marked the beginning of the Great War. The ruins of the bridge stand as a poignant reminder of the destructive power of war and the lengths to which opposing forces would go to gain the upper hand. This haunting image, taken from The John Barrett Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library, offers a glimpse into the wartime past and the profound impact of the First World War on the European landscape.
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