Pvt. Liles captures a heartbreaking scene in this photograph taken on Oct. 23, 1918, in Commedieu, France. The image shows a monument in a French cemetery, with the head of the figure blown off by German shell fire. This grim reminder of the devastating effects of the war showcases the sacrifices made by both sides.

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Size: 8427px × 5658px
Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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