Postcard relief map of Lens, France and the surrounding area. Looking north to La Bassée, it includes Notre Dame de Lorette, Bethune, Loos, and Noyelles with added highlights. The numerous 'fosse' are mines which had 100-foot towers that could be used for observation.
Attacking from the west, British forces took Loos in September 1915.
Lens mit Umgegend
Lens and surrounding area
Reverse:
Message dated November 21, 1916
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