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Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914 (colour litho)
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Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914 (colour litho)
972808 Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914. A British officer of a native Indian regiment with a Punjabi soldier on sentry duty at the Indian army base. Advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation. From The Sphere, 8 may 1915.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22639674
© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images
British Empire Ellimans Universal Embrocation Infantry Medication Punjabi Sentry Duty Western Front Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing Liniment War Scene War Zone
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This print titled "Indian soldiers in France, World War I, 1914" transports us back to a significant moment in history. The image showcases the strength and resilience of Indian soldiers serving alongside their British counterparts on the Western Front during the First World War. In this particular scene, we witness a British officer from a native Indian regiment standing beside a Punjabi soldier who is diligently carrying out sentry duty at an Indian army base. Their military uniforms and rifles serve as reminders of the intense warfare they faced daily. The photograph also serves as an advertisement for Ellimans Universal Embrocation, a popular medication during that time period. This unexpected juxtaposition highlights how even amidst war, commercial interests found their way into people's lives. The presence of these brave soldiers from India on foreign soil reflects the vast reach of the British Empire and its commitment to defending freedom and democracy around the world. It symbolizes unity among nations fighting against common enemies. As we gaze upon this vividly colored lithograph, we are reminded not only of the sacrifices made by these troops but also of their cultural diversity represented by turbans worn by some soldiers. This image encapsulates both heroism and multiculturalism within one frame. Overall, this print captures an extraordinary moment in history when different cultures came together on French soil to fight for a greater cause – peace and liberty for all.
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