1917s France Word War I Ruins Calais Boulevard Lafaveite Bombarded Houses Postcard

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The postcard is image from the series "Les Ruines de la Grande Guerre" (The Ruins of the Great War), specifically depicting the aftermath on Boulevard Lafayette in Calais, France, during World War I. The caption on the postcard reads:

"508. Les Ruines de la Grande Guerre. - Calais. - Boulevard Lafayette. - Maisons bombardées. Great War Ruins. - Calais. - Lafayette's Boulevard. - Bombarded houses."

This postcard is part of a series produced to document and illustrate the extensive destruction caused by the war. Boulevard Lafayette, like many other streets in Calais and other towns in northern France, suffered significant damage due to bombing and shelling during the conflict. The photograph shows bombarded buildings with visible structural damage, reflecting the harsh reality of urban warfare and its impact on civilian infrastructure.

Such postcards served not only as a means of communication but also as a visual record of the war's devastation, often used to raise awareness and evoke empathy from those far from the front lines. They were also collected as historical artifacts, preserving the memory of the war for future generations.

Size: 14 cm x 9 cm
Era: 1915’s
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