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Invalides!; retour d'allamagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. Creator: Unknown
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Invalides!; retour d'allamagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. Creator: Unknown
Invalides!; retour d'allemagne: nos grand-blesses rapatries'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Invalides!; retour d'Allemagne - nos grands-blessés rapatries
EDITORS COMMENTS
(Returns to the Invalides: Our Grand Wounds from Germany) is a poignant photograph from the first world war era, taken by an unknown photographer and published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The image captures a group of wounded soldiers, dressed in uniforms and bandages, as they make their way through the streets of Paris, accompanied by civilians and medical personnel. The soldiers, some leaning on crutches or in wheelchairs, appear weary but determined as they head towards the Hôtel des Invalides, a historic military hospital and retirement home for veterans in the city. The title of the photograph, "Returns to the Invalides: Our Grand Wounds from Germany," underscores the significance of this moment in the war effort. These soldiers, who have been injured in battle and treated in German hospitals, are now being repatriated and welcomed back to their home country. The image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the war and the importance of their eventual return and recovery. The photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the soldiers, as well as the support and care provided to them by the French people and military. The image, with its stark contrast and somber tone, adds to the emotional impact of the scene and underscores the solemnity of the moment. Overall, "Invalides!; retour d'Allemagne: nos grands-blessés rapatries" is a poignant and evocative image from the first world war era, one that continues to resonate with viewers today.
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