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Togo Police Training
Shooting practice for a German-controlled native African police troup, the Haussars in Lome, Togo, West Africa. Date: 1930s
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Controlled Imperialism Lome Pith Practice Shooting Togo Troup
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
"Step back in time with our Togo Police Training poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a powerful moment from the 1930s as German-controlled native African police troups, the Haussars, engage in shooting practice in Lome, Togo, West Africa. Add this historic poster print to your wall for a unique and thought-provoking addition to your decor. Perfect for history enthusiasts, scholars, or anyone who appreciates the rich tapestry of our global past. Rights Managed through Mary Evans."
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment during the rigorous training regimen of the Haussars, a German-controlled native African police troup based in Lome, Togo during the 1930s. The image showcases a group of African policemen, all wearing helmets and pith helmets, intently focused on their shooting practice. The political landscape of the time, marked by European imperialism and the scramble for African colonies, is palpable in this image. The Haussars, named after the German military term for cavalry, were a key component of the German colonial administration in Togo. The troup was formed to maintain law and order in the colony, which was under German control from 1884 until the end of World War II in 1945. The training depicted in this photograph was likely designed to ensure that the Haussars were well-equipped and prepared to carry out their duties. Despite the apparent sense of order and discipline in the image, it is important to remember that the formation of native police troups like the Haussars was a product of colonialism and the exploitation of African labor and resources. The use of African policemen to maintain order in German-controlled territories was a common tactic employed by European powers during this period, as it allowed them to maintain control while minimizing the need for expensive European personnel. This photograph offers a glimpse into a complex and often troubled chapter of African history, one marked by the intersection of European imperialism, African resistance, and the formation of native police troups like the Haussars. It serves as a reminder of the lasting impact of colonialism on the continent and the complex power dynamics that continue to shape it today.
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