'The German Occupation of Lille', 1914, (1919). Creator: Unknown.

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'The German Occupation of Lille', 1914, (1919). Scene from the First World War: 'The occupation of Lille [in northern France] by the Germans was accompanied by a great spectacular display, the streets were festooned with flags and garlands as for a fete. The Crown Prince of Bavaria, the central mounted figure, headed a great military procession of triumph.' From "The History of the Great European War: its causes and effects", Vol. III, by W. Stanley Macbean Knight. [Caxton Pulishing Company, Limited, London, 1919]

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Size: 5976px × 3695px
Location: World,Europe,France,Nord-Pas-de-Calais,Lille
Photo credit: © The Print Collector/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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