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The War in Schleswig: wounded Austrians...after the battle of Over-Selk..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
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The War in Schleswig: wounded Austrians...after the battle of Over-Selk..., 1864. Creator: Unknown
The War in Schleswig: wounded Austrians on the road to Rendsburg, after the battle of Over-Selk, 1864. 'Since Monday 15,000 Austrians and as many more Prussians have had to bivouac in the open air. The country between Breckendorf and Over-Selk was of the bleakest and most inhospitable description. For miles not a tree was to be seen. Hedges there were none, as the Danes had cut down what few there existed previously to their retreat. The villages and farmhouses are few in number and at wide distances from each other. The inhabitants of the farmhouses had all fled since the end of last week, and they, or the Danes, had carried away every article of furniture and every bit of provender and provisions the houses had contained. The snow lay an inch and a half deep on the ground when we arrived, and the temperature was not a degree above zero. As we afterwards learnt from the officers and men themselves, the privations they had undergone from Tuesday to Thursday were fearful in the extreme...The army had brought not a single tent with it, and in this wintry weather the men had had to pass three nights in the open air while it was constantly snowing, raining, or freezing, and without the small comfort of even a camp fire in many instances'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This powerful print captures the aftermath of the brutal Battle of Over-Selk during The War in Schleswig in 1864. Wounded Austrian soldiers are seen trudging along the road to Rendsburg, their faces etched with pain and exhaustion. The accompanying description paints a harrowing picture of the conditions these men endured - forced to bivouac in the open air amidst a desolate landscape stripped bare by war.
The stark contrast between the bleak winter scenery and the suffering of these soldiers is truly haunting. With no shelter, no warmth, and no respite from the elements, they faced unimaginable privations during those long nights on the frozen ground. The absence of trees, hedges, or even friendly faces only served to compound their misery.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the human cost of war - not just in terms of lives lost on the battlefield, but also in terms of those who survive but bear physical and emotional scars for years to come. It serves as a poignant reminder that behind every conflict lies a multitude of individual stories filled with pain and sacrifice.
This print is a testament to both the resilience and vulnerability of humanity in times of strife. It urges us to remember those who have suffered in wars past and present, so that we may strive for peace and understanding in our own time.
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