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Contemporary History Subjects Collection (#10)

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Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I : The commander Charles Frangipane in an interior

World War I : The commander Charles Frangipane in an interior Pavia di Udine. Date of Photograph:11/1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Car with soldiers on board in a street in San Giorgio

World War I: Car with soldiers on board in a street in San Giorgio Italy San Giorgio. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I : The oath of Gabriele D'Annunzio foot soldiers of the Brigade Tuscany

World War I : The oath of Gabriele D'Annunzio foot soldiers of the Brigade Tuscany. Date of Photograph:05/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: The Queen Brigade parades, after a ceremony, in front of the commander of the Sixth

World War I: The Queen Brigade parades, after a ceremony, in front of the commander of the Sixth Army. Date of Photograph:06/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: A group of general Italian troops, French and English

First World War: A group of general Italian troops, French and English Europe. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Noble women offer the banners of combat soldiers of the Brigade Queen

World War I: Noble women offer the banners of combat soldiers of the Brigade Queen. Date of Photograph:06/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Transport of wounded soldiers from the front line of trinceee in Saint Lucia

World War I: Transport of wounded soldiers from the front line of trinceee in Saint Lucia Italy Saint Lucia. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Launch Alpine on top of Black Mountain

World War I: Launch Alpine on top of Black Mountain Slovenia Black Mountain. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Donkeys and mules carrying food and ammunition in a military unit on Mount Pramosio

World War I: Donkeys and mules carrying food and ammunition in a military unit on Mount Pramosio in Paluzza Paluzza Paluzza, Monte Pramosio. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: View of Tolmin from the front line of the Italian

World War I: View of Tolmin from the front line of the Italian Friuli Venetia Julia

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War : A group of officers during the military action of 20 August 1915

First World War : A group of officers during the military action of 20 August 1915. Date of Photograph:20/08/1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I : Military walkway on Black Mountain

World War I : Military walkway on Black Mountain Slovenia Black Mountain. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I : Trenches of the first line in the area of Tolmin

World War I : Trenches of the first line in the area of Tolmin Slovenia Tolmin. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War trenches military mountains of Pal Piccolo

First World War trenches military mountains of Pal Piccolo Udine Pal Piccolo. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: A lookout in the first-line trenches of Tolmin

World War I: A lookout in the first-line trenches of Tolmin Slovenia Tolmin. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Group of officers before the attack of July 20, 1915, Carso

World War I: Group of officers before the attack of July 20, 1915, Carso Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:15-19/07/1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: The Church of Lucinico destroyed by bombing

World War I: The Church of Lucinico destroyed by bombing Gorizia Lucinico. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Cemetery in a war zone

First World War: Cemetery in a war zone Udine. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: French Mission of the Minister Aristide Briand (1862-1932) on a visit to the front

World War I: French Mission of the Minister Aristide Briand (1862-1932) on a visit to the front France. Date of Photograph:16/02/1916

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Group of soldiers photographed as they maneuver a cannon from 149

World War I: Group of soldiers photographed as they maneuver a cannon from 149 Udine. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Man in the guise of Giuseppe Garibaldi

Man in the guise of Giuseppe Garibaldi Marsala. Date of Photograph:06/1862

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Students of the military college of Belluno

Students of the military college of Belluno Belluno. Date of Photograph:1917-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Portrait of the friar Giovanni Pantaleo (1831-1879), Giuseppe Garibaldi's Chaplain

Portrait of the friar Giovanni Pantaleo (1831-1879), Giuseppe Garibaldi's Chaplain Italy. Date of Photograph:1859 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Portrait of Prime Minister Mustapha Ben Ismail, sitting in an internal setting

Portrait of Prime Minister Mustapha Ben Ismail, sitting in an internal setting. Algeria. Date of Photograph:1870 - 1890

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Portrait of George Monkman in service in France

Portrait of George Monkman in service in France France. Date of Photograph:1915-1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Refuge of the German army built in 1938

Refuge of the German army built in 1938 Europe. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: 'Back shoes of bombing apparatuses seen in series'

"Back shoes of bombing apparatuses seen in series" Italy. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Close-up of the Italian patriot Felice Orsini

Close-up of the Italian patriot Felice Orsini. Date of Photograph:1858

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Austrian defenses on Mount Polenick: photo taken by the Italian position on the mountain Freikofel

Austrian defenses on Mount Polenick: photo taken by the Italian position on the mountain Freikofel ((also called Cuelt) Friuli Venetia Julia mountain Freikofel. Date of Photograph:11/1916

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Lieutenant Marco Rinaudo and the Italian soldiers on Mount Freikofel ((also called Cuelt)

Lieutenant Marco Rinaudo and the Italian soldiers on Mount Freikofel ((also called Cuelt) Friuli Venetia Julia mountain Freikofel. Date of Photograph:11/1916

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: construction of a military bridge

World War I: construction of a military bridge Czech Republic Moravia. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: officers of the German army during the mass in Moravia

World War I: officers of the German army during the mass in Moravia Czech Republic. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: German biplane

World War I: German biplane Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: shelters of the German army in the second line

World War I: shelters of the German army in the second line Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: German soldiers bury the coffins of their comrades

World War I: German soldiers bury the coffins of their comrades Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: rest of the soldiers

World War I: rest of the soldiers Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: preaching in a village during the war

World War I: preaching in a village during the war Serbia. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: the German army occupies a village in Serbia

World War I: the German army occupies a village in Serbia Serbia. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: countryside near the town of Semendria (Smederevo)

World War I: countryside near the town of Semendria (Smederevo) Serbia Smederevo. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: observation post camouflaged from a plant

World War I: observation post camouflaged from a plant Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: aerial view with clouds

World War I: aerial view with clouds Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: German army

World War I: German army Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Russian soldiers show their guns to the German soldiers

World War I: Russian soldiers show their guns to the German soldiers Europe. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Protection of the base of the bell tower of Giotto during the Second World War, Florence

Protection of the base of the bell tower of Giotto during the Second World War, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1939-1945

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Protecting the Nord Gates of the Baptistery during the Second World War, Florence

Protecting the Nord Gates of the Baptistery during the Second World War, Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1939-1945

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: protection of fountains by Pietro Tacca (1577-1640)

World War I: protection of fountains by Pietro Tacca (1577-1640) in Piazza Santissima Annunziata in Florence against air raid Florence Portico, Gallery Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Researcher of mines of the German army during the second world war

Researcher of mines of the German army during the second world war Europe. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Optical telegraph of the German army for minesweepers

Optical telegraph of the German army for minesweepers Europe. Date of Photograph:1940 ca




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"Unveiling the Layers of Contemporary History: A Glimpse into the Past" Step into a world frozen in time, where iconic figures and pivotal moments shaped our present. In this captivating collection, we embark on a journey through contemporary history subjects that continue to resonate today. The portrait of Lenin in his study transports us to an era of revolution and ideological fervor. The intensity captured within those lines etched on double-weight paper reveals the depth of his convictions. Amidst the chaos of World War I, soldiers found solace in love letters penned to their beloveds. Through a black and white photograph, we glimpse their vulnerability amidst the horrors of battle. A line of Italian Alpine troops marching on Adamello during World War I evokes both awe and admiration for their unwavering determination. These monochrome images remind us that heroism knows no color. Sentry duty on Adamello during World War I showcases stoic faces guarding against unseen threats. Their unwavering commitment to protect serves as a testament to human resilience even in times of great adversity. Guards leading prisoners stand as stark reminders that war leaves scars not only on battlefields but also within hearts and minds forever altered by conflict's cruel embrace. In Monaco 1938, a soldier stands watch over the Memorial for fallen comrades - an embodiment of honor and remembrance etched upon his face. This poignant image encapsulates sacrifice made by countless souls who fought bravely for freedom. World War I unfolds before our eyes with Mortaio da 210 photographed on August 28th, 1917 - an artifact capturing destructive power harnessed by nations at war. As German forces invaded Ukraine from 1914-1916, soldiers stood united against overwhelming odds. Group photographs reveal camaraderie forged amidst chaos while offering glimpses into lives disrupted by global turmoil. Italian soldiers stationed in Val Chiusone embody resilience amid adversity in September 1917.