90 years ago..

by joop van dijk

Uploaded 8 Nov 2008 — 2 Favorites

90 years ago..

90 years ago, world war 1 ended.
In Flanders, many graveyards are a rememberance to those who gave their lives.
Tyne cot at passendale is the largest commonwelth military cemetery at the main land of Europe.

The region of Ypres was the scene the battle that ended after 51 months.
Millions lost their lives

In the 90 years ago photo essay.

3 Responses

  • stephen maguire

    On 8 November 2008 stephen maguire gave props:

    Great depth of field, clarity, and sharpness. Nicely shot!!

  • Kimberly Edwards

    On 8 November 2008 Kimberly Edwards said:

    My husband is a historian who has recently begun studying World War I. The names "Ypres," "The Somme" and "Verdun" are well known in our home. It is fantastic to see this photograph, I wish more Americans remembered the loss of life, the struggle and the misery that was World War I.

  • Donald Garrett

    On 8 November 2008 Donald Garrett gave props:

    This is a beautiful capture in sentiment and in art.

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