The image shows the complete destruction of the town of Miramont, near Bapaume, France during World War One. The photograph was taken by a photographer identified as RECO on May 12, 1919. The town was heavily damaged, with approximately 3400 buildings being destroyed.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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