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Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, 1914. Creator: Unknown
Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis, apres un court sejour des allemands, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I". [L'Illustration, Paris, 1926]
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Nos Chateaux au Pillage; Quelques aspects du Chateau du Gue a Tresmes, pres de Congis," translated to "Our Castles in Ruins: Some Aspects of Chateau du Gue at Tresmes near Congis," is a poignant photograph from the First World War era, captured in 1914. The creator of this image remains unknown, but it was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919: Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1926. The photograph depicts the exterior of Chateau du Gue at Tresmes, located near Congis in Ile de France, France. The image captures the aftermath of a brief German occupation during the First World War. The once grand and elegant castle now stands as a testament to the devastation and destruction of war. The clothing and apparel worn by the German soldiers can be seen scattered about the castle grounds, adding to the sense of invasion and plunder. The photograph provides a stark contrast to the peaceful and idyllic image of the French countryside that once surrounded the castle. The image highlights the desolation and destruction caused by the war. The castle, a symbol of French heritage and history, now lies in ruins, its once grand facade ransacked and looted. The photograph serves as a reminder of the brutal reality of war and the devastating impact it has on people and their homes. The image also highlights the concept of the transience of material possessions and the importance of preserving history and culture, even in the face of destruction and chaos. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the events of the First World War and the impact it had on the people of France and Europe as a whole. It is a poignant and thought-provoking image that continues to resonate with viewers today, over a century after it was taken.
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