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Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; Un impressionnant... 1916. Creator: Hubert Jacques
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Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; Un impressionnant... 1916. Creator: Hubert Jacques
Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; Un impressionnant reseau de fils de fer barbeles, 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916"
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Barbed Wire Conflict Defence Defences Hubert Jacques Jacques Hubert Lillustration Macdedonian Front Salonika Campaign Salonika Front Trench Trenches
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This photograph, titled "Les defenses de Salonique inspectees par le general Sarrail; Un impressionnant réseau de fils de fer barbelés" (The Defenses of Salonika Inspected by General Sarrail; An Impressive Network of Barbed Wire), was created by French photographer Hubert Jacques in 1916. The image is taken from the "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Janvier, Fevrier, Mars, Avril, Mai, Juin 1916" (The War Illustrated, Volume CXLVII. The War January, February, March, April, May, June 1916). The photograph captures a moment during the Salonika Campaign of the First World War, as General Sarrail inspects the defenses of Salonika, a major port city in present-day Greece. The general's stern expression and the attention of his officers convey a sense of urgency and determination as they survey the intricate network of barbed wire and trenches before them. The image offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of trench warfare during the First World War. The barbed wire, a common feature of the Western Front, was used to prevent enemy advances and protect soldiers from enemy fire. The trenches, often muddy and cramped, provided shelter from enemy attacks and offered a strategic advantage for soldiers. The photograph also highlights the role of France in the Salonika Campaign, which took place on the Macedonian Front and was a lesser-known theater of the First World War. The campaign, which lasted from 1915 to 1918, involved a multinational force of Allied powers against the Central Powers. Overall, this photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers during the First World War and the complex military strategies employed during the conflict. The intricate network of barbed wire and trenches serves as a stark reminder of the brutal realities of trench warfare and the importance of defense in a time of war.
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