Iron Harvest, World War One shrapnel shell, unexploded with shrapnel balls still inside, Somme Battlefield, Somme
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Iron Harvest, World War One shrapnel shell, unexploded with shrapnel balls still inside, Somme Battlefield, Somme
Iron Harvest, World War One shrapnel shell, unexploded with shrapnel balls still inside, Somme Battlefield, Somme, Picardy, France, May
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Media ID 9698037
© FLPA/David Warren
Aftermath Area Areas Armies Army Battlefield Battlefields Danger Dangerous Dangers France French Great War Historic Historical History Militaries Military Shell Shells Site Sites Warfare Wars Weapon Weapons Western Europe World War One Ammo Ammunition Bomb Bombs Explosive Explosives Ordnance Picardie Picardy Shrapnel Somme Unearthed Unexploded
EDITORS COMMENTS
Talk about a blast from the past! This print captures an incredible find on the Somme Battlefield in France. Behold, an unexploded shrapnel shell from World War One, still packed with shrapnel balls inside. It's like a time capsule of danger! As part of the 'Iron Harvest, ' this relic serves as a chilling reminder of the historic warfare that once ravaged these lands. The Somme Battlefield witnessed some of the most intense fighting during the Great War, and now it unveils its secrets one piece at a time. Imagine stumbling upon this explosive surprise while exploring Picardy's picturesque countryside in springtime. A mix of awe and caution would surely wash over you as you realize how close you are to history's deadly remnants. This photograph perfectly encapsulates both the beauty and perilous nature of war-torn Europe. The vibrant greenery surrounding this dangerous artifact creates an eerie contrast, reminding us that even amidst new life, echoes of conflict persist. So let your imagination run wild as you ponder what stories lie within those rusted walls. What battles did it witness? What lives did it spare? And just maybe, what secrets does it hold? FLPA Images has truly captured a moment frozen in time – where history meets danger head-on.
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