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Elsenborn, Belgium - Military Camp
Camp Elsenborg Lager - Military Camp at Elsenborg, Belgium. Between 1914 and 1918, the Camp was transformed into an instruction centre. It was also used as artillery storage site and as a prison camp for Polish and Russian prisoners. The Camp was abandoned without any fighting and was occupied by the British until 1919. Date: circa 1908
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Barrack Barracks Belgian Facility Instruction Lager
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This evocative photograph captures the serene beauty of Elsenborn, Belgium, in circa 1908, long before it was transformed into a military camp during World War I. The quaint village, nestled amidst rolling hills and lush greenery, is a stark contrast to the military might that would soon engulf the area. By 1914, Elsenborn had been transformed into Camp Elsenborg Lager, an instruction centre for the Belgian army. The tranquil village scene was replaced by the bustling activity of soldiers training and preparing for battle. The camp also served as an artillery storage site and a prison camp for Polish and Russian prisoners. Despite being located in a neutral country, Elsenborn was not spared from the ravages of war. The camp was abandoned without any fighting, but it was soon occupied by the British military until 1919. The once peaceful village was now a hub of military activity, with the sound of gunfire and military drills replacing the melodic chirping of birds and the gentle rustling of leaves. The buildings in the photograph, with their red-tiled roofs and whitewashed walls, stand as a testament to the transformation that Elsenborn underwent during the war years. The barracks, now empty and silent, once housed hundreds of soldiers, preparing them for the battles that lay ahead. Today, the ruins of Camp Elsenborg Lager serve as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during the Great War and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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