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The Human Cost of War: The Displacement and Suffering of WWI Refugees
In April 1915, amid the chaos of the Great War, millions of Europeans found themselves forced to abandon their homes and embark on arduous journeys across a continent torn apart by relentless conflict. Whether riding carts, traveling on horseback, or simply walking, these refugees dispersed throughout Europe, carrying varying degrees of belongings—some with cloth sacks, others burdened with wealth—yet most were empty-handed, driven by desperation to find safety or a new place to live. Their stories are a testament to the immense human toll wrought by the global conflict.