Photograph
Destruction in Brest
Rubble and destruction in Brest, France. A few trees and a sign are still standing. Bombed-out buildings are in the background. Robert Doyle's caption reads, "Desolation and destruction mark President Wilson square in Brest, France, on afternoon of surrender of city." |
Image ID: | 100368 |
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Creation Date: | 09 18 1944 |
Creator Name: | Doyle, Robert |
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Collection Name: | Robert Doyle papers, 1935-1974, 1995 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | negative, original |
Original Format Number: | M99-114, box 8, roll 37, neg 3707 |
Original Dimensions: | 2.375 x 2.375 inches |
This image was published in the Milwaukee Journal on October 29th, 1944. The image and article appear on page 234 of the clipping book, Anybody Here From Wisconsin?, a reprint of the scrapbook kept by Robert Doyle's mother. Robert Doyle was a civilian war correspondent for the Milwaukee Journal during World War II, covering the experiences of Wisconsin troops in the 32nd "Red Arrow" Division, an infantry division of the United States Army National Guard. The "Red Arrow" Division consisted mainly of soldiers from Wisconsin and Michigan. |
Trees |
Bombings |
Explosions |
Cities and towns |
Battlefields |
World War, 1939-1945 |
Outdoor photography |
Signs and signboards |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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