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Les Evenements de Grece; La presentation de serment au roi Alexandre, sur le Champ de Mars: le general Miliotis Comninos, commandant le 1st corps d'armee, invite les troupes venizelistes et royalistes a abolir le souvenir de leurs dissensions pour ne songer qu'a la grandeur de la Grece, 1917. First World War: Events in Greece; the presentation of the oath to King Alexander, on the Field of Mars: General Miliotis Comninos, commanding the 1st Army Corps, invites the Venizelist and Royalist troops to settle their differences and to think only of the greatness of Greece. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in Greek history during the First World War. Entitled "Les Evenements de Grece; La presentation de serment au roi Alexandre, sur le Champ de Mars" (Events in Greece; the presentation of the oath to King Alexander, on the Field of Mars), the image was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The scene unfolds on the Field of Mars in Athens, where General Miliotis Comninos, commanding the 1st Army Corps, stands before a sea of soldiers from both Venizelist and Royalist factions. The general, dressed in military uniform, extends his hand towards the soldiers, inviting them to put aside their differences and focus on the unity and greatness of Greece. The soldiers respond, raising their right hands to take the oath of allegiance, while a priest in Greek Orthodox robes administers the oath. The image is a powerful symbol of unity and reconciliation during a time of political turmoil and conflict. The soldiers, representing the diverse factions within Greek society, come together under the banner of their shared national identity and Christian faith. The flags of Greece and the Greek Orthodox Church flank the scene, further emphasizing the importance of these institutions in bringing the people together. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the complex political landscape of Greece during the First World War and the role of military leaders in fostering unity and promoting peace. It is a testament to the enduring power of symbols and the importance of unity in times of conflict.
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