Our troops occupy Houthoulst Forest, the combined British and Belgian attack having ousted the enemy c. 1918

This stereoscopic photograph, likely taken around 1918 by Realistic Travels, captures the aftermath of a victorious Allied offensive during World War I. The image, titled "Our troops occupy Houthoulst Forest," showcases British and Belgian soldiers moving through the Houthoulst Forest, a key battleground in the war. The stark landscape, with its bare trees and rubble-strewn ground, serves as a stark reminder of the devastation caused by the conflict. The soldiers, depicted in a moment of quiet amidst the war's chaos, represent the combined efforts of Allied forces in pushing back against the enemy. This photograph, with its striking visual composition and evocative subject matter, provides a poignant glimpse into the realities of wartime.