The poor of Berlin rummaging in refuse heaps, Germany, c1914-c1918. Artist: Unknown

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The poor of Berlin rummaging in refuse heaps, Germany, c1914-c1918. About 750,000 German civilians died from starvation as a result of the British naval blockade of Germany during World War I.

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Size: 5131px × 3399px
Location: World,Europe,Germany,Berlin,Berlin
Photo credit: © Historica Graphica Collection/Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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