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World War One Photo: Mont St. Kemmel
In a shell hole… A brief respite; return to mother earth. Men that have seen too much bloodshed take a moment to shave.
Posted in Photo of the Day, primary resource, World War One
Tagged France, Mont St. Kemmel, Old Photograph, photograph, Primary resource, shell, soldiers, World War One
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Cambrai Cathedral: World War One Photo
It is a picture of Gothic splendour in black and white gone terribly wrong. Where once faithful men and women stood, only trenches of wood and scattered chairs remain. The apse and the alter stand defiantly against the destruction; a … Continue reading
World War One Photo #2: Ypres
If anyone can offer insight into this photo I would appreciate it. The back says “Ypres,” and the picture is evidently a contrast of a street scene before and after the Great War. The date on the arch is Roman … Continue reading
Posted in historical, historical media, media, old photographs, Photo of the Day, World War One
Tagged Old Photograph, The Great War, World War One, Ypres
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Brushed With Mystery 