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The Heine pillbox, a fortified German position, symbolized the formidable obstacles the Canadians faced. These concrete bunkers, often equipped with machine guns, dominated the battlefield and required coordinated attacks under heavy fire. Many soldiers were injured trying to approach or neutralize such positions, and the lightly wounded men resting in the photograph represent both the vulnerability and resilience of those who survived such engagements. Their temporary reprieve is contrasted sharply with the ongoing dangers surrounding them, reminding us that even in moments of calm, war’s threat is never far away.
