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Le jour de gloire; le marechal Sir Douglas Haig, 1919. Creator: Unknown
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Le jour de gloire; le marechal Sir Douglas Haig, 1919. Creator: Unknown
Le jour de gloire; le marechal Sir Douglas Haig, 1919. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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EDITORS COMMENTS
Le jour de gloire; le marechal Sir Douglas Haig" (The Glorious Day; Marshal Sir Douglas Haig), 1919, is a striking photograph capturing the triumphant return of Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig to Paris following the end of the First World War. The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, depicts Haig riding a horse along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, surrounded by a joyous crowd of French men and women. Haig, the British Commander-in-Chief of the British Expeditionary Force during the war, is celebrated here as a hero, having led the Allied forces to victory against the Central Powers. The horse-drawn procession, filled with people waving flags and cheering, reflects the relief and jubilation felt by the French people in the aftermath of the devastating conflict. The photograph, taken in the postwar period, stands as a symbol of unity and peace between the Allied forces and France. Haig, dressed in his full military regalia, rides with a sense of pride and accomplishment, basking in the adulation of the crowd. The image captures a moment in history where the horrors of war were momentarily forgotten, replaced by a collective sense of triumph and hope for the future. The photograph, with its timeless composition and powerful imagery, remains an important document of the First World War and the spirit of camaraderie that united the Allied forces during this tumultuous period. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the soldiers and civilians during the war and the importance of honoring their memories. The exact creator of this photograph remains unknown, but it serves as a testament to the enduring power of the image to evoke emotions and tell stories of history.
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