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German shop wrecked at the outbreak of World War I
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German shop wrecked at the outbreak of World War I
Anti-German feeling had long smouldered in France, manifesting itself at the start of the war with the wrecking of German shops in Paris. Date: 1914
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This evocative photograph captures the aftermath of the violent destruction of a German-owned shop in Paris during the early days of World War I. The outbreak of war on July 28, 1914, brought long-simmering anti-German sentiment in France to a boiling point. As tensions between the two nations escalated, German businesses and properties became targets of popular anger and vandalism. The image shows the shattered remains of a shop front, its windows smashed and debris scattered on the pavement. The German flag, once proudly displayed, lies crumpled and torn. The once pristine display windows are now shattered, their contents destroyed or looted. The scene is one of chaos and destruction, reflecting the intense emotions and violence that engulfed Paris and other French cities at the start of the war. Anti-German feeling in France had been growing for years, fueled by political tensions and cultural differences. The Franco-Prussian War of 1870 and the subsequent annexation of Alsace-Lorraine by Germany had left deep wounds that took decades to heal. The German military build-up in the years leading up to the war and the perceived threat of a German invasion only served to fan the flames of anti-German sentiment. As the war raged on, the destruction of German shops and businesses became a symbol of French resistance and patriotism. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the destructive power of hate and prejudice.
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