Description: This is an original WWI photo from pilot Sgt Alexander Wilson, 157th Aero Squadron, 1918. Served primarily out of Chatillon-sur-Seine, France. After the war he went on to the Second Corps School. These photos appear to have been taken by either him or others in his squadron and many are likely one of a kind. The back side of most photos from his scrapbook have remnants from being glued in. See photos for condition. Type & Size: A 5x4 original photograph. Condition: The photos from this lot are very old and condition varies. Please see photos. The back side of most photos in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This original photograph, taken in 1918, captures the desolate landscape of Verdun, specifically depicting "No Man's Land." The scene showcases the barren, war-torn earth scarred by conflict, with remnants of war such as sparse wooden posts in the distance. The photo represents the harrowing aftermath of World War I, highlighting the devastating impact on the terrain. The Battle of Verdun was one of the largest and longest-lasting battles in World War I, characterized by its monumental loss of life and resources. It lasted from February to December 1916, becoming a symbol of French national determination and suffering. The harsh realities of "No Man's Land," the area between opposing trenches, exemplified the grim nature of trench warfare, where soldiers faced not only enemy fire but the horrors of the battlefield itself.
Price: 29 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2024-12-28T16:08:16.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: battlefield, WWI, conflict, photography, France, history
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, social history, militaria
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 5x4
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1