World War I trenches. Aerial photograph of the trenches around Saint-Martin-Riviere in northern France. Extensive trench systems were dug by both sides during World War I as the opposing armies fought to a standstill on the Western Front in northern France and Belgium. This area was close to the German Hindenburg Line,the last line of German defences on the Western Front. A planned withdrawal to the line started in February 1917,with the Germans destroying land and buildings on the way | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / NY State Military Museum |
Bildgröße: | 4992 px × 3784 px |
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