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Keeping in touch with home. This simple post box has been made out of a dis-used
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Keeping in touch with home. This simple post box has been made out of a dis-used
Keeping in touch with home. This simple post box has been made out of a dis-used cartridge box so the troops in the Dardanelles can keep in toucj with loved ones back home. Circa May 1915
Official Ernest Brooks
Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Turkey
Media ID 21684386
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Battles And Campaigns Communications Gallipoli Postal Tent World War One 1910s War And Conflict
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Keeping in touch with home. This print takes us back to the heart of World War One, specifically the Dardanelles campaign in May 1915. In this image, we witness a simple yet ingenious creation – a post box made out of a disused cartridge box. Its purpose? To enable troops stationed in Gallipoli to maintain vital connections with their loved ones back home. Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of war, communication becomes an invaluable lifeline for soldiers far away from their families and friends. This makeshift post box symbolizes hope and resilience as it stands proudly outside a tent, serving as a tangible link between those on the front lines and their homes across distant lands. The photograph captures not only the physicality of this unique postal system but also the emotions that accompany it. Each letter dropped into that humble box carries heartfelt messages, longing for news from loved ones left behind or seeking solace amidst unimaginable circumstances. Taken by Official Ernest Brooks, renowned for his powerful war photography during this era, this image transports us to an era where technology was limited but human connection remained paramount. It serves as a poignant reminder of how even amidst conflict and adversity, our innate need for emotional bonds persists. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those brave souls who fought valiantly on foreign shores while keeping alive the flame of love through these humble means.
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