{"product_id":"carte-postale-ancienne-bois-des-caures-1916-guerre-14-18-photo-soldat-ww1","title":"Old postcard Bois des Caures 1916 WWI photo soldier WWI","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis old postcard features a black and white photograph from the First World War. The image shows a soldier in uniform lying on the ground, leaning against a broken tree trunk. The setting, composed of branches and shattered wood, evokes a trench or battlefield landscape, typical of the 1916 front. The printed inscription at the top of the card states: \"51. – The Battles of Bois des Caures (February 1916)\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe captured scene is poignant: the soldier, probably a Chasseur, lies in a dramatic posture, illustrating the violence and harshness of the battles of Bois des Caures during the Battle of Verdun. The caption at the bottom of the card reads: \"In Bois des Caures, at night, a Chasseur agonizes, leaning on a crushed tree that seems to be his cross\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe postcard features a light border with slightly rounded corners, typical of early 20th-century editions. The medium appears to be cardboard, with visible signs of wear on the edges, testifying to its age. The image is protected by a transparent plastic sleeve in the photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast of the print clearly highlights the details of the scene: uniforms, textures of the broken wood, and the undergrowth background. No reverse side is visible in the provided image, so the analysis is strictly limited to the illustrated front.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typography used for the captions is fine and regular, in accordance with the standards of historical postcards from the 1914-1918 conflict. No other text, publisher's logo, or brand is visible on this side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed postcard, sold as is. Some handling marks and slight signs of wear visible on the edges, with no apparent tears on the visible side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Bois des Caures was the scene of the first battles of the Battle of Verdun in February 1916. It was there that Lieutenant-Colonel Driant and his Chasseurs heroically resisted the German offensive, marking the beginning of one of the most significant episodes of the Great War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCareful packaging and fast shipping assured by a professional seller. Presentation quality and shipping security are guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: 14-18 postcard, WWI photo, Verdun WW1, Chasseur Bois des Caures, antique military card, historical photography, 1914-1918 War, France postcard, WWI postcard, First World War, battlefield scene, soldier souvenir card\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54256066724167,"sku":"50582-95854286-f7f5-43b0-aac9-2331b9cedc6a-PA0.63","price":2.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_97d92940-674c-43b5-a2c5-8b56ec13195c.jpg?v=1782773104","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/carte-postale-ancienne-bois-des-caures-1916-guerre-14-18-photo-soldat-ww1","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}