The History Place - World War I

A view of Flander's Field in Belgium. What was once a forest has been pulverized by countless artillery strikes from British and German heavy guns. Below: A rapid fire British artillery attack in progress against the Germans.

Below: British and French forward artillery observers relay aiming information back to the artillerymen by phone.

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