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Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed, Masasi, WW1
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Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed, Masasi, WW1
Last Konigsberg gun to be destroyed in Masasi, East Africa, during WW1.
1917
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"This poignant photograph captures the moment of destruction of the last remaining German artillery piece, a Konigsberg gun, in Masasi, East Africa, during the First World War in 1917. The image bears witness to the end of a significant chapter in the long and brutal conflict that had engulfed Europe and its colonies. The Konigsberg gun, a formidable weapon of war, had been a symbol of German military power in East Africa. However, with the tide of the war turning against them, the German forces in the region were forced to abandon their heavy artillery and retreat. The Allied forces, led by the British, moved in to take control of the territory. In this photograph, we see a group of soldiers, likely from the British Army, standing around the massive gun as it is being destroyed. The expression on their faces is a mix of triumph and relief. The destruction of the gun marked the end of German military resistance in Masasi and was a significant victory for the Allied forces. The 1910s were a time of great upheaval and change, with the First World War causing widespread devastation and destruction across the globe. This photograph serves as a reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace. It is a powerful image that captures the end of an era and the beginning of a new one." This photograph is part of The On Call in Africa Collection at Mary Evans Picture Library and provides a unique insight into the events of the First World War in East Africa. It is a valuable historical resource that offers a glimpse into a pivotal moment in world history.
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