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Two French soldiers walking through a deserted village, somewhere near the frontline.
Picture made in 1917.

Walking Through Deserted Villages Near the Front

Two French soldiers walking through an empty village near the front line create a quiet image of wartime absence. The scene points to evacuation, damage and the strange stillness of places where civilian life had been interrupted by military operations.

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