Small houses built into the walls of ancient ruins, France, 1941
Description:
Photograph. French dwellings built into caves and ruins. Official German caption on photo reverse, translated: "Part of photo essay, 'Castles and Caves,' 'Hovels.' The wealth in these castles, then as now based on the poverty of the population living under their influence and working for them. Working under conditions that don't even allow decent dwellings, but force you to take shelter in hovels dark and dank caves. France, 9/3/41." France. 9 March 1941
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03/09/1941
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Collection consists of 270 photographs from Germany, taken as propaganda photos to demonstrate the might of the German military.
Geography:
France
Latitude:
46.000
Longitude:
2.000
Thesaurus for Graphic Materials:
Castles & palaces--France