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First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German looting France, 1914, cartoonist: Piflou, Sidi Prusco! Turco Bono!
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First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German looting France, 1914, cartoonist: Piflou, Sidi Prusco! Turco Bono!
LUX4739345 First World War: France, Patriotic Map showing an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German looting France, 1914, cartoonist: Piflou, Sidi Prusco! Turco Bono! ; (add.info.: First World War - War 14-18 (1914-1918) - World War I (WWI or WW1): France, Patriotic Map showing an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German looting France, 1914, cartoonist: Piflou, Sidi Prusco! Turco Bono! ); Photo © Lux-in-Fine
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This powerful image captures a moment of heroism and defiance during the chaos of the First World War. In this cartoon by Piflou, we see an African soldier of the French colonial army surprising a German soldier who is looting France. The African soldier, known as Sidi Prusco, stands tall and proud as he confronts the enemy with a bottle in hand.
The scene is filled with symbolism and emotion. The African soldier represents not only his own bravery and loyalty to France, but also the contribution of colonial troops to the war effort. His actions speak volumes about courage in the face of adversity.
The German soldier's expression betrays his surprise at being caught in the act of looting. The contrast between their two figures highlights the righteousness of Sidi Prusco's actions and serves as a reminder that justice will prevail even in times of war.
This patriotic map from 1914 serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers from all corners of the world during this devastating conflict. It is a testament to unity, resilience, and hope for a better future beyond wartime struggles.
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