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La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins, 1914 Creator: Unknown
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La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins, 1914 Creator: Unknown
'La cooperation Britannique; Le general en chef de l'armee britannique salue par les marins et les ouvriers du port, 1914. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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La Cooperation Britannique; Le General en Chef de l'Armee Britannique salue par les Marins,
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is a striking photograph from the First World War era, taken in 1914. The image captures a poignant moment of unity and gratitude between the British Army and the local French civilians and marines. The photograph shows Field Marshal Sir John Denton Pinkstone French, 1st Earl of Ypres, the Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force, as he arrives at the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer in Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. Surrounded by a crowd of eager French men, women, and children, the General extends a gracious greeting as he disembarks from the ship. Marines salute him with military precision, while civilians offer warm welcomes and expressions of gratitude. The scene is a testament to the strong alliance between Britain and France during the early stages of the First World War. The British Expeditionary Force, which arrived in France in August 1914, played a crucial role in the defense of the Western Front against the German invasion. This photograph captures the spirit of cooperation and mutual respect that existed between the two nations during this critical time in history. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photographer is unknown, but the image remains a powerful reminder of the unity and camaraderie that emerged between the British and French forces during the First World War. The photograph is a valuable historical record of a significant moment in the military history of both nations.
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