Éclusier-Vaux, France – The Church During World War I – Postcard

This historical postcard captures a war-time view of the church in Éclusier-Vaux, France, taken during World War I (1914-1915). The image depicts a partially damaged church, surrounded by military fortifications and sandbags, highlighting the impact of the war on local communities. Soldiers and civilians can be seen in the streets, indicating the presence of military activity in the area.
Éclusier-Vaux is a small commune in the Somme department of northern France, an area heavily affected by World War I battles. During the early years of the war, the region became a battleground between French and German forces, leading to widespread destruction of villages, including churches, homes, and infrastructure.
The Somme region was the site of one of the most significant and deadliest battles of the war, the Battle of the Somme (1916). While this postcard predates that battle, it already illustrates the damage caused by earlier German advances and French defensive efforts. The use of sandbags in front of the church suggests it may have been repurposed as a military stronghold or shelter.
Front Text:
"Guerre 1914-15 – ÉCLUSIER-VAUX – L'Église – 241. The Church"
The reverse side follows the standard "CARTE POSTALE" format, with a blank correspondence section, making it ideal for collectors of World War I-era postcards. 
Size ±: 14 cm x 9 cm
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