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Contemporary History Subjects Collection (#9)

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Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Group of officers photographed on the shore of a lake

World War I: Group of officers photographed on the shore of a lake. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Military parade in the streets of an Italian city

World War I: Military parade in the streets of an Italian city Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Group of soldiers photographed in front of the supreme command of delegation for

World War I: Group of soldiers photographed in front of the supreme command of delegation for the British troops Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: A group of generals during a rally

First World War: A group of generals during a rally. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group of generals during a rally during the First World War

Group of generals during a rally during the First World War. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Soldiers in bicycle travel a road lined with barbed wire during the First World War

Soldiers in bicycle travel a road lined with barbed wire during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Soldiers hidden in the bushes in a war zone during the First World War

Soldiers hidden in the bushes in a war zone during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group of soldiers of the British Red Cross rescued a wounded war during the First World War

Group of soldiers of the British Red Cross rescued a wounded war during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Plane crashed in a field during the First World War

Plane crashed in a field during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Military trucks and army troops during the First World War

Military trucks and army troops during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Couple of soldiers crossing a river during the First World War

Couple of soldiers crossing a river during the First World War Italy. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Group of officers photographed next to cars

World War I: Group of officers photographed next to cars. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: A captain speaks to troops at Caporetto during the First World War

A captain speaks to troops at Caporetto during the First World War Slovenia Caporetto. Date of Photograph:25/04/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Military Shelter of Santa Barbara

World War I: Military Shelter of Santa Barbara Italy. Date of Photograph:04/12/1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Soldier in the snow

Soldier in the snow. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Portrait of an officer

First World War: Portrait of an officer. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Soldiers marching towards the Black Sea during the First World War

Soldiers marching towards the Black Sea during the First World War. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: the generator and lighting

World War I: the generator and lighting Italy. Date of Photograph:09/1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Soldier thrown in the air

World War I: Soldier thrown in the air. Date of Photograph:08/1916

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Platoon of the battalion of the Sardinians Vicentini

First World War: Platoon of the battalion of the Sardinians Vicentini. Date of Photograph:28/04/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: First World War: Portrait officer Philip Salvioni in the snow in a war zone

First World War: Portrait officer Philip Salvioni in the snow in a war zone. Date of Photograph:01/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Buildings in Cantucci street in Gorizia destroyed during the bombings of World War I

Buildings in Cantucci street in Gorizia destroyed during the bombings of World War I Gorizia Cantucci street. Date of Photograph:1915-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: the corpse of a soldier killed during the Battle of Podgora

World War I: the corpse of a soldier killed during the Battle of Podgora Gorizia Podgora. Date of Photograph:10/08/1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group of soldiers with war dogs to assist the military operations during the First World War

Group of soldiers with war dogs to assist the military operations during the First World War Slovenia Caporetto. Date of Photograph:04/05/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group of soldiers belonging to the first line of defense in the Valley of Kern

Group of soldiers belonging to the first line of defense in the Valley of Kern Friuli Venetia Julia. Date of Photograph:30/04/1917

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: The image shows the power station dam at the foot of Rochemolles, in Bardonecchia, Valley of Susa

The image shows the power station dam at the foot of Rochemolles, in Bardonecchia, Valley of Susa, in Piedmont. The photograph shows the dam from the right side

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group of African men and children with European men in uniform

Group of African men and children with European men in uniform Africa. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Society of gunners of the Italian army, (Brigata Firenze -127 Reggimento Fanteria - 1659 Compagnia)

Society of gunners of the Italian army, (Brigata Firenze -127 Reggimento Fanteria - 1659 Compagnia Mitraglieri Fiat)
Society of gunners of the Italian army, (Brigata Firenze -127 Reggimento Fanteria - 1659 Compagnia Mitraglieri Fiat - Prima Batteria), Villafranca Veronese Villafranca di Verona

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group of African men and children with a European man in uniform

Group of African men and children with a European man in uniform Africa. Date of Photograph:1890 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Surgical demonstration which is carried out in a crowded room

Surgical demonstration which is carried out in a crowded room. Italy. Date of Photograph:1950 - 1960

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Corsaglia viaduct of the Fossano-Ceva highway in Piedmont

Corsaglia viaduct of the Fossano-Ceva highway in Piedmont. Piedmont. Date of Photograph:1965-1970 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Devachan Castle, Sanremo

Devachan Castle, Sanremo Sanremo. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Meeting room in the Devachan Castle of Sanremo

Meeting room in the Devachan Castle of Sanremo Sanremo. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Interior of a grocer's shop in the French colonial Africa

Interior of a grocer's shop in the French colonial Africa. Africa. Date of Photograph:1890 - 1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Italian occupation of Tripolitania (Tarabulus): 29 September

Italian occupation of Tripolitania (Tarabulus): 29 September, 1911 Italian forces disembark at Tripoli and occupy the country Lybia Tripoli. Date of Photograph:1911

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Italian soldiers pull a cart, blocked by the wet sand of the Libyan desert

Italian soldiers pull a cart, blocked by the wet sand of the Libyan desert. Lybia. Date of Photograph:1918-1930 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Crawler-vehicle used for the desert

Crawler-vehicle used for the desert. Lybia. Date of Photograph:1918-1930 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Italian soldiers with machine-guns, positioned behind sacks of sand of an outpost

Italian soldiers with machine-guns, positioned behind sacks of sand of an outpost. Lybia. Date of Photograph:1911-1930 ca

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group portrait with Italian army

Group portrait with Italian army Bordighera. Date of Photograph:12/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Group portrait with army officers

Group portrait with army officers Bordighera. Date of Photograph:12/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: Safeguarding the Italian artistic heritage during the First World War

Safeguarding the Italian artistic heritage during the First World War: protection from the bombing of the Palazzo Ducale, Venice Venice. Date of Photograph:1914-1915

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: The delivery of the stick to Marshal Petain Omer in Metz

World War I: The delivery of the stick to Marshal Petain Omer in Metz France Metz. Date of Photograph:19/11/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I : The embrace between the French President Raymond Pioncar (1860-1934)

World War I : The embrace between the French President Raymond Pioncar (1860-1934) and Marshal Petain Omer (1856-1951) in Metz France Metz. Date of Photograph:19/11/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Reduction of the statue Equeste the German Emperor Frederick William II

World War I: Reduction of the statue Equeste the German Emperor Frederick William II. Date of Photograph:1914-1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Group of students infantry in Pinerolo

World War I: Group of students infantry in Pinerolo Pinerolo. Date of Photograph:1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I : The Foch marshal on horseback

World War I : The Foch marshal on horseback France Metz. Date of Photograph:19/11/1918

Background imageContemporary History Subjects Collection: World War I: Train of the Red Cross in the train station of Florence

World War I: Train of the Red Cross in the train station of Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1915

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




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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.