The photograph shows the remains of a church in Billancourt, France after it was destroyed by fire during World War One. Only the walls of the church stand, showcasing the devastation of the conflict. This image was taken by a photographer from the Secd 5-12-19 division and has the official issue symbol "59587".

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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