Nature versus War

[Woolgar]

Saw this today, not sure if it has been posted yet its fascinating

Nature at war: How helmets, grenades and guns discarded during the world wars have become enmeshed with tree trunks in Russia | Mail Online

Nick

[Jerry B]

Very cool pics. I have seen some similar pics in the battlefield section on this forum.

Here is one of mine, though not military but the same process has affected this piece of equipment.

[Tango]

Interesting pictures Nick.. if not a little spooky..lol.. Cheers Terry.

[harryamb2]

thanks Nick.

[Ben Evans]

Interesting read, nature really is amazing!

[HARRY THE MOLE]

I remember my first visit to the killing fields of Verdun back in 1969 when I was in the Army. I recall looking up into the conifer trees not far from Morte Homme. There were discarded bits of equipment, helmets and belts which had been resurrected from the ground as the trees grew upwards.

[Gunny Hartmann]

Absolutely fascinating, thanks for sharing that Nick!...

[aurelius180]

A little creepy but definitely fascinating. Thanks for sharing!

[SteveR]

Interesting article.

[AZPhil]

Thanks!!! Those are some very interesting pic's.
I really liked the helmets with the tree growing right through them. I agree with aurelius180. That would be creepy to find them that way.

Semper Fi
Phil