German infantry in French wine cellar, World War One
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German infantry in French wine cellar, World War One
Le Bon Vin de France - German infantry caught by a French soldier in a wine cellar in the champagne country: " for days we could not find a single piece of bread, but we could have wine as we liked".
1914
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Caught Cellar Drunk Infantry Wine
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Le Bon Vin de France: German Infantry Caught in a French Wine Cellar during World War One (1914) This evocative photograph captures a moment of unexpected respite for German infantrymen during the chaotic and grueling days of the First World War. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit French wine cellar, nestled in the heart of the Champagne region. The soldiers, their faces etched with the exhaustion and hardship of battle, are seen reveling in the unexpected bounty before them: crates upon crates of fine French wine. The caption accompanying this image, "for days we could not find a single piece of bread, but we could have wine as we liked," speaks to the stark contrast between the abundant wine and the scarcity of other provisions. The image is a poignant reminder of the human experience of war, where moments of desperation and deprivation are often juxtaposed with unexpected indulgences. The photograph, taken by an unknown photographer for the Illustrated London News Ltd, provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of soldiers during this time. It is a testament to the enduring allure of wine, even in the midst of the horrors of war. The image is believed to have been taken in 1914, during the early days of the conflict, and serves as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for both survival and indulgence in the face of adversity.
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