The interior of a church at La Chalet, in France, shows extensive damage caused by shell fire during World War One. This photograph, numbered G-2 and taken by photographer 39725 RECO on May 12, 1919, captures the devastating effects of the war on sacred spaces. The symbol is present on the image. Additional notes indicate that the church suffered severe damage, estimated to be around 3,000.

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Size: 8411px × 5682px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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