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Damage in the village of Rosendael, near Dunkirk, Northern France

Picture made after German bombardments on September 10 and 11, 1917.

Civilian Buildings Damaged by Bombardment

Damage in Rosendael near Dunkirk after German bombardments shows how civilian places were drawn into the war. The image helps connect aerial or artillery attacks with village life, children’s institutions and the destruction of non-military spaces.

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