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Sacrificed on the Altar of German Militarism Cemetery Stereoview Keystone 1900s
Sacrificed on the Altar of German Militarism Cemetery Stereoview Keystone 1900s
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This antique stereoview card titled "Sacrificed on the Altar of German Militarism - The Arrival of the Dead at the Military Cemetery, Villers au Bois, France" is a poignant image published by the Keystone View Company. The card shows a somber scene of soldiers handling artillery and the bodies of fallen comrades being brought to a military cemetery in France during the early 20th century. The photograph captures a stark moment of WWI history, emphasizing the cost of war and the sacrifice of soldiers.
The stereoview is mounted on a curved cardboard mount, typical of early 1900s stereographs. It bears the Keystone View Company imprint with listed publisher locations including Meadville, PA; New York, NY; Portland, Oregon; London, England; and Sydney, Australia. The view number 18613 is printed along with a descriptive title on the front, while the back includes a detailed historical narrative about the scene and the impact of German militarism. This stereoview is an authentic vintage piece from the Keystone View Company, a leading publisher of stereoscopic images in the early 1900s, perfect for collectors interested in military history, WWI, and antique stereoscope cards.
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