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A Metz; L'empereur Frederic III, 1918. Creator: Unknown
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A Metz; L'empereur Frederic III, 1918. Creator: Unknown
A Metz; L'empereur Frederic III, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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A Metz; L'Empereur Frederic III, 1918" is a captivating photograph depicting the fallen equestrian statue of Emperor Frederick III, also known as Crown Prince Friedrich Wilhelm Nikolaus Karl of Prussia and Kaiser (Emperor) of Germany, in the city of Metz, Lorraine, France. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The statue, originally an iconic symbol of German rule in the region, stands toppled and damaged amidst the ruins of the city, a poignant reminder of the tumultuous events of the First World War. The image captures the essence of the postwar period, with civilians gathered around the statue, seemingly in a celebratory mood, as they mark the liberation of Metz from German control. Frederick III, who was also the Crown Prince of Prussia, was a significant figure in German history. Born in 1851, he succeeded his father, Kaiser Wilhelm I, in 1888, and ruled as Emperor of Germany until his death in 1888. During the First World War, Metz was a major strategic stronghold for the German forces on the Western Front. The city was finally liberated by the French forces in November 1918, marking a turning point in the war and the beginning of the end of German rule in the region. The photograph is a powerful visual representation of the fall of the German Empire and the spirit of victory and liberation that followed. It captures the essence of the postwar period, with the people of Metz celebrating their newfound freedom and the end of the conflict. The image is a testament to the enduring power of art and photography to capture and preserve historical moments, making it an invaluable addition to any collection of First World War imagery.
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