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The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhausted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement... 1917. Creator: Unknown
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The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhausted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement... 1917. Creator: Unknown
The Dark Hours of Italy; Exhaisted by a forced march which saved them from encirclement, the men of a column of the 2nd Army fell asleep at the camp, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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The Dark Hours of Italy - Exhausted by a Forced March which Saved them from Encirclement
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is an evocative and poignant image capturing the hardships and exhaustion experienced by the men of the 2nd Army during the First World War. The photograph, taken in 1917, was published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The scene portrays a group of weary soldiers, lying exhausted in a camp after a long and arduous forced march through Italy. The men, dressed in military uniforms, are spread out across the ground, their faces etched with fatigue and their bodies limp and spent. Some rest with their heads propped up on their packs, while others lie flat on the ground, completely drained of energy. The image captures the harsh realities of warfare during this period, with the soldiers enduring the physical and mental toll of long-distance marching, often under difficult conditions. The title of the photograph, "The Dark Hours of Italy," suggests the challenges and hardships faced by the soldiers as they navigated their way through the Italian countryside, likely under enemy fire and with limited resources. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by military personnel during the First World War, and the enduring impact of war on the human body and spirit. The image is also a testament to the resilience and determination of the soldiers, who continued to push forward despite the challenges they faced. The photograph is an important historical document, providing a glimpse into the experiences of soldiers during the First World War, and is a valuable addition to any collection of military history or World War I imagery. The identity of the photographer remains unknown, but their work serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this period of history.
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