The image is a black and white aerial view of a city or town. The city appears to be densely populated with buildings, roads, and other structures. There are several roads and highways winding through the city, and a large body of water can be seen in the center of the image. The image is taken from a high angle, looking down on the city and the surrounding landscape. The text on the image reads "Die Festung Verdun mit ihren üstlichen Aufenforts (Flugzeugaufnahme vom 22. Mai 1916)".