Paris, France - pile of artillery pieces in a mound
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Paris, France - pile of artillery pieces in a mound
A mound of artillery pieces in a very symbolic gesture of abandonment of the war effort at the final closure of World War One in 1918. The whole mass of wheels and guns is topped with a gilt French cockerel and an orb, inscribed with 1918. Date: circa 1918
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Artillery Cock Cockerel Gilt Guns Mound Pile Rooster Wheels Ww 1
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This evocative photograph captures the symbolic moment of the abandonment of the war effort at the final closure of World War One in Paris, France, in 1918. A mound of discarded artillery pieces, a testament to the devastating consequences of the Great War, is seen piled high on the pavement. Atop the mass of wheels and guns stands a gilt French rooster and an orb, inscribed with the year 1918. The rooster, a national symbol of France, is a powerful representation of the resilience and determination of the French people, even in the face of adversity. The orb, a traditional emblem of sovereignty, signifies the end of the war and the restoration of peace. This poignant image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the war and the hope for a brighter future.
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