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22-APR-2009

Battlefield

The decisive battle of the 1870 war with Germany was fought over this land and the surrounding fields. Under the trees to the left there is a German war memorial, one of many in the area. In the background is the village of Gunstett. The battle began to the left of the picture, down in the valley: German cavalry took their horses down to the river opposite a company of French artillery, who opened fire.

22,000 men were killed in 10 hours. Germany won.

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Ed Duverger11-Jun-2009 09:59
Interesting shot.However when there is a military cemetery nearby those places make me shiver.
Thinking about last Saturday when we saw D-Day ceremony at Colleville on tv.
fotabug30-Apr-2009 05:43
Sad that such beautiful scenery has such a cause for remembrance
Laura Milholland25-Apr-2009 03:54
A lovely image of a memorable place. Looks like a photo you'd see in a storybook to me. . . not sure why. :)
Dirck Brinckerhoff24-Apr-2009 02:42
It looks so peaceful now.
Steve Thuman24-Apr-2009 00:37
I meant red
Steve Thuman24-Apr-2009 00:36
No wonder the soil looks so rad