Verdun — Its Ruins — General View Taken from the Banks of the Mense — Publisher: Service S.A. Genève

Description

Black and white view of the ruins of Verdun after the battles of World War I, showing destroyed buildings and a partially collapsed church. The reverse details the strategic importance of Verdun for the German army in 1916, mentions the bombings and losses during the battle, and indicates that the battle concluded in October 1917. The publisher is Service S.A. Genève, with a handwritten postmark 'Furz' visible.