Damage to the church at Witry les Rheims, France caused by shell fire during World War I. The dome of the church has been blown off, leaving a gaping hole. The photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, by photographer RECO. This image is labeled G-24 65285 and has an official "" symbol.

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Size: 8520px × 5745px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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