Remember!. Picture of a German soldier (a Hun) carrying a torch
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Remember!. Picture of a German soldier (a Hun) carrying a torch
Remember!. Picture of a German soldier (a Hun) carrying a torch and a bloody knife, and a salesman. They are one and the same person. Date 1919
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This haunting image, titled "Remember!," captures the profound psychological impact of the First World War on an individual soldier. The photograph, taken in 1919, depicts a German soldier, once a fierce combatant on the battlefield, now transformed into a tormented and weary salesman. The soldier clutches a torch in one hand and a bloody knife in the other, symbols of the destruction and violence he has witnessed and inflicted. His expression is one of deep introspection, as if he is grappling with the horrors of war and the weight of his own actions. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of conflict and the psychological toll it takes on soldiers long after the guns have fallen silent. The use of a single individual in the photograph adds a personal and intimate dimension to the larger narrative of the war, highlighting the individual experiences of soldiers and the complex emotional and psychological landscapes they navigated. The image was likely used in the context of post-war propaganda or education, serving as a warning against the horrors of war and the importance of peace. The use of a German soldier as the subject of the photograph underscores the universal nature of the human experience of war and the need for collective remembrance and reflection. Despite the passage of time, the image remains a powerful and thought-provoking reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of peace and reconciliation.
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