WW1 1917 Starker Western Front Landscape with Damaged Trees Original Photo

Description: An original photograph from World War I, acquired from a large collection of western front world war I photos.Type & Size: A 9.5x7" original photograph.Condition: Original to the era and in good to fair antique condition; may have missing portions, age wear, smudging, corners may have slight damage or some light creasing. This particular set is on old and fragile paper so there is a little more chipping and flaking than we normally see. Please see photos. This photograph captures a stark landscape on the Western Front during World War I. The scene shows a forest area with numerous thin, tall, and leafless trees that have likely been damaged due to artillery shelling. The ground is bare with patches of snow and debris scattered throughout, indicating the harsh conditions and the aftermath of battle. A small wooden structure can be noticed to the right, possibly serving as a makeshift shelter or observation post.The Western Front witnessed intense and prolonged battles with extensive use of artillery and trench warfare that led to widespread environmental destruction. The damaged trees and barren landscape are indicative of the total warfare that characterized World War I. Famous battles such as those in the Ardennes and along the Marne River saw much destruction, leaving the land scarred for years.Text present in the photograph includes the marking "B.4382" located in the bottom right corner, which may be an archival or catalog reference. There are no identifiable names or additional text visible on the front of this image.

Price: 26 USD

Location: Carlsbad, California

End Time: 2024-11-25T10:35:26.000Z

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