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, taken in 1918, depicts a structure identified as "German Quarters," likely a military dugout or temporary building used during World War I. The building is constructed from logs and features a tin roof, situated in a sparse, wooded area. Surrounding the quarters are some barren trees, indicating the war's destructive impact on the landscape. The lack of people in the image suggests it may be a descriptive documentation of military encampments rather than an event featuring soldiers.German quarters were common during WWI, often serving as rest areas for soldiers or strategic locations near the front lines. The use of local materials for construction reflects the military's improvisation in logistics amidst the war's demands. Military installations like these were crucial for both the German and Allied forces as they maneuvered through the challenging terrain of the Western Front. This type of temporary housing was prevalent as forces adapted to the prolonged nature of trench warfare.
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: military, World War I, trench warfare, Germany
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, military, 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
