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Le "Soldat Inconnu" italien; la population agenouillee le long du trajet: les hommes avec...1921. Creator: Unknown. Le "Soldat Inconnu" italien; la population agenouillee le long du trajet: les hommes avec...1921. Creator: Unknown
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Le "Soldat Inconnu" italien; la population agenouillee le long du trajet: les hommes avec...1921. Creator: Unknown. Le "Soldat Inconnu" italien; la population agenouillee le long du trajet: les hommes avec...1921. Creator: Unknown
Le "Soldat Inconnu" italien; la population agenouillee le long du trajet: les hommes avec des drapeaux, les femmes et les enfants avec des fleurs, 1921. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Le 'Soldat Inconnu' Italien - The Population in Homage Along the Route - Men with Flags, Women and Children with Flowers, 1921
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is a poignant and evocative photograph from the aftermath of the First World War. The image, created by an unknown photographer, captures a moving scene of the Italian population paying their respects to an unknown soldier as his funeral procession makes its way along a railway track. The photograph depicts a large crowd of people, including men carrying tricolour flags, women, and children, all kneeling or bowing their heads in solemn tribute. The fallen soldier, draped in an Italian flag, lies in a simple wooden coffin atop a carriage, drawn by horses. The railway line stretches out behind the crowd, symbolizing the long journey that the soldier and his comrades had undertaken during the war. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the deep sense of patriotism and mourning that pervaded the postwar era. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924. The photograph, like the many others in the album, serves as a testament to the enduring impact of the war on the people of Italy and the world. The photograph is a poignant and symbolic representation of the collective grief and remembrance that marked the aftermath of the First World War. The unknown soldier, honoured by the people lining the railway track, represents the countless lives lost during the conflict and the enduring commitment to peace and remembrance. The image is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the importance of honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
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