Memorial cross on the rim of the Lochnagar Crater, caused by the biggest explosion of World War One, La Boisselle, France

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The Lochnagar Crater was formed by a huge mine explosion which signaled the start of the Battle of the Somme on 1st July 1916

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Size: 5150px × 3424px
Location: La Boisselle, France
Photo credit: © Clive Tully / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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