Description: This photo is from a collection of original WW1 photographs acquired from a large archive of WW1 Western Front images.Type & Size: A 5.5x3.5 original photograph.Condition: Fair to good condition for the age; some images have flaking of edges or light wear. Please see photos. Curling on most photographs as is typical from this era.This photograph depicts a damaged wooden building, likely situated near the Western Front during World War I in 1918. The image captures the destruction wrought by artillery or other combat-related activity, with shattered windows and missing panels illustrating the ravages of war. The barren ground and dilapidated structure indicate a once-inhabited area, likely now deserted due to the ongoing conflict.Throughout World War I, many buildings along the Western Front suffered significant damage as armies fought to gain ground. The destruction of homes and civilian infrastructure was a recurrent theme, as military operations often encompassed entire towns and villages. This photo serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, not just in terms of combat, but through the displacement and suffering of civilians caught in the crossfire.
Price: 19.99 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-02-08T14:50:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 1.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: war, destruction, architecture, Western Front, combat
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, militaria, social history
Featured Person/Artist: none
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Size: 5.5x3.5 inches
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Number of Photographs: 1
Antique: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Vintage: Yes
Framing: Unframed
