• An underground chapel space carved during World War I. A set of stairs on the right of the altar allows for easy access to the trenches.
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    Over a period of several years photographer Jeff Gusky made numerous excursions into a forgotten world of underground WWI soldiers' living spaces and documented the stone carvings of the soldiers with high-end art photography. In this elaborate chapel, immediately to the right of the altar are stairs leading up to the trenches. Soldiers passed by this of place of prayer and reflection as they ascended into battle.

  • An underground chapel space carved during World War I. A set of stairs on the right of the altar allows for easy access to the trenches.

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<p>Jeff&nbsp;Gusky</p>

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