Observatory at Champien, France destroyed by shell fire. The image captures the aftermath of the destruction caused by the shelling. The observatory served an important military role and is now left in ruins. The photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, by G-2 photographer 59914. The image is designated with the symbol BU and is accompanied by the note "Desert Cha 3-400."

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Size: 8484px × 5719px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: -2, 3-400, 5-12-19, 59914, activities, bu, cha, champien, desert, destruction, fire, franc, france, military, notes, observatory, photographer, reco, shell, symbol, war, world