World War I Color Photos

From the Western Front in World War I
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Although color photography was around prior to 1903, the Lumière brothers, Auguste and Louis, patented the process in 1903 and developed the first color film in 1907.  The French army was the primary source of color photos during the course of World War One.

Chldren amidst the destruction

Chldren amidst the destruction

Two things stand out to me in this scene. One is the devastation contrasting with the toys(?) of these young boys.

The other is that these young boys have probably been dead for twenty years.

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