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Menin Gate


Menin Gate
Information sur la photo
Copyright: Anthony Dodd (audioworm) Silver Note Writer [C: 7 W: 0 N: 22] (176)
Genre: Lieux
Média: Couleur
Date de prise de vue: 2008-08-12
Catégories: Moment décisif
Appareil photographique: Canon 10D, Canon EF 28-135mm IS USM
Exposition: f/19, 1/90 secondes
Versions: version originale
Date de soumission: 2008-08-15 8:15
Vue: 377
Points: 2
[Ligne directrice - Note] Note du photographe
A poignant moment the sun shining through a circular opening in the ceiling of the Menin Gate highlights some of the names of the fallen.

The famous British war memorial of the First World War and by far the most important edifice in Ieper to the British visitor. Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield. The names of 54.896 missing soldiers are engraved on its walls. The Last Post is sounded every evening at 8 p.m.

Ypres in the Great War of 1914-1918

From 1914-1918 the city became the focus of fighting between the Imperial German Armies of Emperor Wilhem II and the Allied Armies of Belgium, France and Great Britain. The First Battle of Ypres began in mid October 1914. It was the first of four long battles fighting over possession of this ancient city.

The first serious damage to the buildings occurred during the First Battle of Ypres (19 October - 22 November 1914). German artillery fired onto the city from its positions in the north-east, east and south-east. On 22 November 1914 the Cloth Hall (Lakenhalle) was set on fire by an incendiary device.

A few months later, in the spring of 1915, an intensive German bombardment was started up on the town. This was carried out by long range, heavy German artillery, which included a huge 42cm howitzer. This gun was nicknamed 'Dicke Bertha' (big Bertha) by the German Army and consequently became known as 'Big Bertha' to the British Army. This bombardment was the prelude to the launch of a German gas attack on the Allied front line in the Ypres Salient on 22nd April 1915. It was the beginning of the Second Battle of Ypres and the beginning of the total destruction of a beautiful Flemish city.

By the end of the war in 1918 there was no building left untouched. The city was demolished.
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  • Charo Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2624 W: 22 N: 5399] (21271)
  • [2008-08-16 3:08]

Hello John,
One takes very original and risky judging by the reception obtained. I like its simplicity and minimalist that shadow that seems to want to shelter the cartel.
Best regards,
Charo

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