This photograph shows the interior of a church that was converted into sleeping quarters for troops during World War I. The troops responsible for occupying the city utilized this church as their place to rest. The image was taken on May 12, 1919, by a photographer with the recognition symbol "RECO." The description and additional details were issued by the European Union.

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

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