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An embrasure after the assault at North Taku Fort, during the second China War, 1860 (b / w photo)
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An embrasure after the assault at North Taku Fort, during the second China War, 1860 (b / w photo)
STC253546 An embrasure after the assault at North Taku Fort, during the second China War, 1860 (b/w photo) by Beato, Felice (Felix) (1825-c.1908); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection
Media ID 25463800
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Aftermath Barricade Batlefield Battlefiled Canon Carnage Corpse Corpses Debris Ladder Ladders Site Of Battle Wartorn Battle Field Detritus
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This haunting photograph captures the aftermath of a fierce assault at North Taku Fort during the second China War in 1860. Taken by Felice Beato, also known as Felix, this print showcases the devastating reality of war. The landscape is littered with corpses and detritus, a grim testament to the carnage that unfolded on this battlefield. A military barricade stands battered and broken, while cannons lie abandoned amidst piles of dead bodies and debris. Ladders used by soldiers during the assault now serve as macabre reminders of their futile attempts to breach the fort's defenses. Death hangs heavy in the air as this wartorn scene reveals itself. The once vibrant battleground has been transformed into a somber site of battle where life was extinguished mercilessly. The image portrays both the physical destruction caused by warfare and its emotional toll on those involved. Beato's skilled photography captures every detail with precision, emphasizing not only the horror but also highlighting moments frozen in time - an eerie confrontation between man and his own destructive nature. As we gaze upon this powerful photograph, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by these soldiers who fought bravely but ultimately met their demise on this unforgiving battlefield. It serves as a solemn reminder of humanity's capacity for violence and destruction, urging us to strive for peace instead.
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