Church with a destroyed stork's nest as a result of artillery fire at Wattweiler, France. The image, taken on May 12, 1919, depicts the aftermath of warfare and highlights the damage inflicted on both buildings and wildlife during World War I.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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