This image depicts the village square of Bouresches during World War One. The village was captured in preparation for the Allied counter-offensive in July. The village is highly damaged, and shellfire has even killed the large tree that used to provide shelter in the square. The drawing was made on August 3rd.

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Size: 8570px × 5847px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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