Lille France WWI French & English POWs German Captives 1916 Postcard
$ 6.86
Description
Lille France WWI French & English POWs German Captives 1916 Postcard. A tram, identifiable by "CHRISTOPHE" on its side, is visible on the left, adding to the historical context of the urban landscape under occupation. The reverse features handwritten German script dated April 10, 1916, providing an authentic connection to the era and a personal touch from a contemporary observer. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. This powerful World War I real photo postcard captures a somber scene in Lille, France, depicting French and English prisoners of war being brought into the city. The detailed image showcases a large formation of soldiers marching through a street lined with extensively damaged buildings, a stark testament to the wartime devastation. A tram, identifiable by "CHRISTOPHE" on its side, is visible on the left, adding to the historical context of the urban landscape under occupation. Printed with photographic precision, this postcard offers a raw, unfiltered glimpse into a significant moment from the Great War. The reverse features handwritten German script dated April 10, 1916, providing an authentic connection to the era and a personal touch from a contemporary observer. This piece serves as a poignant historical document, ideal for collectors interested in WWI history, military subjects, French urban history, or real photo postcards.
