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Les premiers contingents Franco-Anglais a Salonique; Les equipages de l'intendance, 1915 (1924). Creator: Unknown
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Les premiers contingents Franco-Anglais a Salonique; Les equipages de l'intendance, 1915 (1924). Creator: Unknown
Les premiers contingents Franco-Anglais a Salonique; Les equipages de l'intendance, 1915 (1924). From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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This photograph, titled "Les premiers contingents Franco-Anglais a Salonique; Les equipages de l'intendance" (The First Franco-English Contingents in Salonika; The Wagons of the Quartermaster Corps), was published in "L'Illustration," a French weekly magazine, in 1924. The image captures a moment during the Salonika Campaign of World War I, which took place in Thessaloniki, Macedonia, Greece. In the foreground, we see a group of soldiers from the Franco-English forces disembarking from an aircraft, marking the beginning of their deployment in the region. The soldiers are dressed in their military uniforms, carrying their equipment and supplies. Behind them, a line of oxen-drawn carts, or "bullock carts," wait to transport the soldiers and their belongings to their new quarters. The photograph provides a fascinating glimpse into the logistical challenges of wartime transportation during the early 20th century. While the soldiers embraced the latest technology of aviation, they still relied on traditional methods of land transport to move their supplies and personnel. The contrast between the modern aircraft and the simple ox-drawn carts highlights the blend of innovation and tradition that characterized the military efforts during this period. The Salonika Campaign was a significant part of the First World War, with forces from France, the United Kingdom, and other Allied nations fighting against the Central Powers in Greece. The campaign lasted from 1915 to 1918 and is an essential chapter in the history of the First World War and the military history of Europe. This photograph, with its unique blend of modern and traditional elements, serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities and challenges of wartime logistics during the early 20th century.
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