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'En Alsace; Une prise: appareil allemand servant a projeter du goudron enflamme, 1915. Creator: Unknown
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'En Alsace; Une prise: appareil allemand servant a projeter du goudron enflamme, 1915. Creator: Unknown
'En Alsace; Une prise: appareil allemand servant a projeter du goudron enflamme, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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En Alsace; Une prise - appareil allemand servant a projeter du goudron enflamme
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(In Alsace: A Capture: German Device for Projecting Inflamed Tar), 1915, is a striking photograph from the First World War era, taken from the "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. The image captures a German soldier operating a flamethrower, a revolutionary weapon of the time, in the trenches of the Western Front during the Battle of Alsace. The photograph offers a rare glimpse into the innovative military technology used during the war. The soldier, dressed in his military uniform, is seen standing in a trench, holding the flamethrower with both hands, ready to ignite the tar and project it towards the enemy lines. The device, which appears complex and heavy, is a testament to the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the armed forces during this period. The location of the photograph is not explicitly stated, but the caption suggests it was taken in Alsace, a region that changed hands several times during the war. The image underscores the brutal and destructive nature of trench warfare, where soldiers were pitted against each other in a deadly stalemate. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, as well as the technological advancements that shaped its course. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, adding to the mystery and intrigue surrounding this powerful and evocative image.
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