Lines of memorial plaques with names of fallen German soldiers in the Langemark German Cemetery, near Langemark, Belgium.
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3624 x 2404 px | 30.7 x 20.4 cm | 12.1 x 8 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
17 August 2012Location:
Langemark German Cemetery, Langemark, Belgium.More information:
"The bronze statue of the four figures in this cemetery was created by the Munich sculptor Professor Emil Krieger.His inspiration was a photograph of soldiers from the Reserve-Infantry-Regiment 238. The photograph was taken in 1918 as the soldiers mourned at the grave of a comrade. This became a well-known photograph which appeared in the German press during 1918.The second soldier from the right was killed two days after the photograph was taken.The imposing statue was originally located near the entrance building. In later redevelopment of the cemetery it was moved to the western boundary of the cemetery.These figures are a particular feature of this cemetery. Slightly larger than life they immediately capture the eye as visitors enter the cemetery through the gatehouse building. The figures stand solemly watching over so many thousands of German casualties of war. Even after visiting the cemetery numerous times, visitors will still find themselves drawn to look at the figures as they enter through the gate." http://www.greatwar.co.uk