The front of the church in Meeken, France, is completely ruined by heavy enemy firing during World War I. This photograph, taken on May 12, 1919, captures the damage caused to the symbolically significant structure. Photographer reco 5-12-19. Symbol issued (Combat Equipment and Uniform).

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