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I Balkan Collection

"i Balkan: A Journey Through the Turbulent Landscapes of War" Embarking on a perilous adventure, these brave soldiers are going to the front, ready to face the unknown

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Going To The Front

Going To The Front
1st March 1916: Motor cars conveying German officers across war torn terrain in Serbia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Bend In The Danube

Bend In The Danube
13th September 1916: The bend in the Danube at Ada-Kaleh (New Orsova), near Varciorva, with Hungary in the background. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Belgrade

Belgrade
circa 1916: A general view of Belgrade during World War I. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Gun Position

Gun Position
circa 1916: A destroyed gun position in the Dardenelles. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: On The Move

On The Move
1st June 1916: Serbian troops passing through farmland and burning haystacks. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Struma River

Struma River
circa 1914: The Struma River in Bulgaria. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: War Damage

War Damage
circa 1916: Damage to buildings in Gury, during World War I. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Military Balloon

Military Balloon
A Serbian military balloon of unusual design ascends to take observations. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Serbian Retreat

Serbian Retreat
November 1915: Hordes of Serbians retreat with their belongings under the combined onslaught of Austria and Bulgaria during World War I. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Defeated Army

Defeated Army
1916: The Serbian army retreats to Corfu under the combined onslaught of Austria and Bulgaria during World War I. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Landing At Salonika

Landing At Salonika
February 1916: Russian sailors landing at Salonika in Greece. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Gulf Of Cattaro

Gulf Of Cattaro
circa 1916: The Gulf of Cattaro (Kotr), in Montenegro, is the best deep water anchorage on the Eastern Adriatic, and was used by the Austrian fleet in World War I

Background imageI Balkan Collection: German Cavalry

German Cavalry
circa 1916: German cavalry patrol, with lances and cossack hats, in Serbia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: German Cavalry

German Cavalry
15th May 1917: German cavalry patrol, with lances and cossack hats, in Serbia. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Bulgarian Defeat

Bulgarian Defeat
circa 1912: The Romanian town of Tulcea, showing the Northern Bank of the Danube, where the Russians defeated the occupying Bulgarians during the Balkan Wars. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageI Balkan Collection: Russian Troops

Russian Troops
circa 1915: Russian troops crossing the Carpathians, through the snow, during the Galicia campaign. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


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"i Balkan: A Journey Through the Turbulent Landscapes of War" Embarking on a perilous adventure, these brave soldiers are going to the front, ready to face the unknown. As they navigate through treacherous terrains and encounter unexpected challenges, their spirits remain unyielding. Bending along the majestic Danube River, their path takes them closer to Belgrade - a city once bustling with life but now scarred by war damage. Amidst this devastation, they find themselves in a strategic gun position, preparing for battle. With an ever-changing battlefield, these warriors are constantly on the move. Crossing over the mighty Struma River and witnessing firsthand its power and beauty serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos, nature's wonders endure. In awe of modern warfare technology, they witness a military balloon soaring high above them - an emblem of both innovation and destruction. The sight of Serbian retreat reveals the harsh reality faced by those who fought valiantly but were ultimately met with defeat. Their journey takes an unexpected turn as they land at Salonika - a gateway to new possibilities and alliances. Here at the Gulf of Cattaro's shores lies hope for redemption and victory; it is here where destinies intertwine against all odds. Through this captivating visual narrative titled "i Balkan, " we glimpse into history's pages filled with bravery, resilience, loss, and triumph. These images encapsulate not only war's devastating impact but also humanity's indomitable spirit in times of adversity.