The photograph depicts the aftermath of destruction and devastation in the village of Forges, France during World War One. The village is in ruins, with damaged buildings and debris scattered throughout. The photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, and was documented under the number G-2, by the photographer with the initials RECO. The village symbol is noted as

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Size: 8463px × 5741px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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