Bitola March 1917 - Photo Gallery
Location: Various locations in Bitola (Monastir), Macedonia
Photographer: "Opérateur K (code armée, photographe)"
Source of Photos:
Ministère de la Culture (France) - Médiathèque de l'architecture et du patrimoine - diffusion RMN
Date of photos: March 1917
- during First Word War
Original image legends in French. Translation in English and comments – Macedonia 1912-1918 team
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola. Captain Lempereur, 272nd Division and a staff officer dictating a telegram during the battle of 19 March
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). Trenches of the Crvena Stena (“Red Rock”) removed by the 175th Infantry, 12 hours before during a violent “Marmitage” with 150 mm shell
Marmitage - Dense and continuous bombardment of artillery
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). Trenches of the Crvena Stena (“Red Rock”) removed by the 175th Infantry, 12 hours before during a violent “Marmitage” with 150 mm shell
Marmitage - Dense and continuous bombardment of artillery
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). An attack takes place on the hill 1248
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). An attack takes place on the hill 1248
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). At 4:30 pm, March 19, 1917: The eighth colonial is lying in a ravine, resting before the attack fixed at 5 pm
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). At 4:30 pm, March 19, 1917: The eighth colonial is lying in a ravine, resting before the attack fixed at 5 pm
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). Organization of positions
Battle of 19 March 1917 north of Bitola (Monastir). Attack of the hill 1057 starting from the hill 1248 conquered the day before. Artillery organizing itself on its position
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. The Dutch mission: Dr. van Djik of the Dutch mission transporting a child asphyxiated by gas.
Editor note:
The Dutch mission in Bitola led by Dr. van Djik, of the Dutch Red Cross was located in the School of the Sisters of St. Joseph, which had been transformed into a hospital for civilians.
“For four months and under a rain of shells, Dr van Djik and his six Dutch sisters of mercy have nursed the hapless population of Monastir. The Dutch Mission has done excellent work and shown heroic devotion. The Serbs have recognized this officially by conferring the Gold Medal for Gallantry upon Dr. van Djik and the Silver Medal upon each of the six nurses. This distinction is only in rare cases bestowed upon the Serbian medical staff, and had never before been given to foreigners. “
Read More: VISIT TO BOMBARDED MONASTIR (Bitola) April 4, 1917 - By Rudolphe Archibald Reiss
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. The Dutch mission: Dutch Doctor Van Djik looking at the victims of gas bombardment
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. The Dutch mission
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. People from Bitola waiting for bread distribution
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. People from Bitola in the city after the bombing
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. Transportation of the victims of the bombing
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. Serb Colonel Vasitch after the bombing
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917.
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. Inhabitants of Bitola
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. Metropolitan residence. Inhabitants leaving their shelter
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. The day after bombardment with asphyxiating gases: Transport of the bodies of a mother and her two sons
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) - March 1917. The Clock Tower
The attack on the Hill 1248 near Bitola (Monastir) (16-26 March 1917). First front lines near Bitola: Commander Collat on the newly conquered lines
The attack on the Hill 1248 near Bitola (Monastir) (16-26 March 1917). First front lines near Bitola: Battle around the Hill 1248. Reserves waiting to go to reinforce 1248 in the trenches conquered the day before
The attack on the Hill 1248 near Bitola (Monastir) (16-26 March 1917). First front lines near Bitola
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Ruins in the center of the city
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). The monastery, former Q.G. of General Sicre: After the bombing
Editor note: Krstoar Monastery still existing today
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). The Monastery destroyed by our (French) artillery
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). First shelters at the monastery
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Old Turk repairing the damage of a shell
The attack on Hill 1248 near Bitola (Monastir) (16-26 March 1917). First front lines near Bitola: Soldiers sleep after the attack
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Damage of shell in the Main Street
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Damage of shell in the Main Street
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). La Grande Rue: Looking south
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). The day after bombardment by incendiary shells
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). General view of the burnt area
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). In the street next to the disaster
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Rescue of an truck fallen in the Dragor River
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Damage along the Dragor River
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). A bridge in the upper town
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). Unloading of cart: Young Turk watching, women carrying sack
In the streets of Bitola (Monastir) (March 1917). View taken towards north
Editor note: Solunska street view toward Hamza Bey Mosque
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