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Dans le Cameroun Nord: les fameuses positions du Mandara, ou le capitaine von Raben... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Dans le Cameroun Nord: les fameuses positions du Mandara, ou le capitaine von Raben... 1916. Creator: Unknown
Dans le Cameroun Nord : les fameuses positions du Mandara, ou le capitaine von Raben tenu dix-neuf mois. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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Cameroon Huts Lillustration Cameroonian Mandara Mountains
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Dans le Cameroun Nord - les fameuses positions du Mandara, or the captain von Raben held for nineteen months, 1916
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating photograph from the First World War era, depicting a scene in the northern region of Cameroon. The image, a part of the "Collection de la Guerre IV" published in "L'Illustration Tome CXLVII," offers a glimpse into the Kamerun Campaign during the war. The photograph, of unknown origin, presents a striking contrast of landscapes and cultures. In the foreground, a group of African soldiers, dressed in loincloths, stand guard around a traditional hut. Behind them, the Mandara Mountains rise majestically, their peaks shrouded in mist and mystery. A European officer, identified as Captain von Raben, is shown seated on a rocky outcrop, surveying the landscape with a determined expression. The photograph provides a fascinating insight into the geographical and cultural diversity of the region, as well as the military campaign that took place there. The Mandara Mountains, a significant geographical feature in Cameroon, were a strategic location during the war, and the huts and villagers in the foreground offer a glimpse into the daily life of the local population. The photograph also underscores the complexities of the colonial encounter, with European and African soldiers working together in a foreign land, and the tensions and power dynamics that came with it. The image is a poignant reminder of the global reach of the First World War and the impact it had on diverse communities around the world. Overall, "Dans le Cameroun Nord: les fameuses positions du Mandara, or the captain von Raben held for nineteen months, 1916" is a powerful and evocative image that transports us back in time, offering a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history.
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