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WORLD WAR I: MENIN ROAD. A British soldier scrounging for souvenirs from the battlefield
WORLD WAR I: MENIN ROAD.
A British soldier scrounging for souvenirs from the battlefield at Menin Road Ridge in Flanders. He uses a long wooden plank for fear the object might be booby trapped. Stereograph, c1917
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Media ID 12404422
1917 Battle Of Ypres Battlefield British Destruction Flanders Flemish Looting Menin Passchendaele Plank Ridge Road Rubble Third Battle Of Ypres Tree Wood World War I Gleaning Stereograph
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photo print, we are transported back to the harrowing days of World War I. The image captures a British soldier on the Menin Road Ridge in Flanders, amidst the devastation and destruction caused by battle. With an air of caution and trepidation, he is seen scrounging for souvenirs from the battlefield. Armed with a long wooden plank as his makeshift tool, this brave soldier meticulously sifts through the rubble left behind by war. His eyes scan every inch of ground, searching for any hidden treasures that may have survived amidst the chaos. However, his fear of booby traps is evident as he carefully uses the plank to ensure his safety. The scene serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience and desperation during times of conflict. Amidst unimaginable destruction and loss, even small mementos hold immense value - tangible reminders of survival or connections to loved ones left behind. This stereograph from 1917 encapsulates not only the physical toll taken on landscapes but also highlights individual stories within larger historical events such as Passchendaele and Ypres battles. It offers us a glimpse into one soldier's experience – gleaning remnants from war-torn grounds while surrounded by shattered trees and buildings. As we reflect upon this photograph today, it serves as a testament to those who fought valiantly during World War I – their courage in facing adversity head-on while striving to preserve fragments of humanity amidst chaos and destruction.
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