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Highland soldier in French home, WW1 by Frank Dadd
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Highland soldier in French home, WW1 by Frank Dadd
A helmet of the huns is a gift from a Scots Santa Claus. A British soldier from one of the Highland regiments enjoys the hospitality of a French family and offers as a gift a German helmet to the little girl of the house. Date: 1914
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This evocative image, captured by renowned war photographer Frank Dadd in 1914, depicts a moment of unexpected camaraderie during the early days of World War I. A Scottish Highland soldier, clad in full regalia and wearing the distinctive feather bonnet of his clan, sits comfortably in a French home. The soldier, who hails from one of the Highland regiments, is seen sharing a warm and friendly atmosphere with the French family, who have opened their doors to him during the holiday season. The scene is further enriched by the presence of a small girl, who gazes curiously at the soldier's helmet. The soldier, in a gesture of goodwill and generosity, offers her a German Pickelhaube helmet as a gift. The helmet, a symbol of the enemy, has been transformed into a plaything, a testament to the spirit of unity and goodwill that transcended the boundaries of war. The photograph, titled "A Scots Santa Claus," is a poignant reminder of the human side of war, where even in the midst of conflict, moments of kindness and connection could be found. The image is a powerful reminder of the shared humanity that united the Allies during the Great War and the enduring spirit of the holiday season.
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