The photograph shows the ruins of a church in Merkeim, France, destroyed by artillery fire during World War I. The caption states that the photograph was taken on May 12, 1919, and is associated with the identification number MUNER 65417 G-24. The photographer is recorded as RECO (G-24).

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Size: 8513px × 5788px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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