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Les surprises de l'amalgame; quelle langue employer pour se rendre!….: quand un Allemand... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Les surprises de l'amalgame; quelle langue employer pour se rendre!….: quand un Allemand... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Les surprises de l'amalgame; quelle langue employer pour se rendre!....: quand un Allemand a jete ses armes et sort de son trou, il ne sait plus, desormais, s'il va se trouver en presence d'un Francais, d'un Britannique, d'un Americain ou d'un Italien: celui est accueilli et "cuelli" par un Ecossais, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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(The Surprises of the Amalgam: Which Language to Use to Surrender!...: When a German... 1918) is a poignant and intriguing photograph from the first world war era, taken from the "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The image captures a moment of uncertainty and tension as a German soldier emerges from his hiding place, unsure of the nationality of the soldiers he might encounter next. The photograph shows the German soldier, dressed in his military uniform, cautiously stepping out from a trench or hole in the ground. His expression is one of apprehension and wariness, as he looks around, trying to determine which side has won the battle. In the background, a group of soldiers, dressed in the uniforms of various Allied nations, are gathered, ready to pounce if necessary. The title of the photograph, "Les Surprises de l'Amalgame: Quelle Langue Employer pour se Rendre!" translates to "The Surprises of the Amalgam: Which Language to Use to Surrender!" The phrase "amalgam" refers to the blending of different elements, in this case, the various Allied forces that had come together to fight against the Germans. The soldier's uncertainty about which language to use to surrender highlights the complexities and challenges of the war, as well as the potential for misunderstandings and confusion on the battlefield. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the chaos and uncertainty of war, as well as the importance of communication and understanding in times of conflict. It also underscores the importance of empathy and compassion, even in the midst of war, as the German soldier, like any other soldier, is simply trying to survive and find a way home to his loved ones. Overall, this photograph is a poignant and thought-provoking reminder of the human cost of war and the need for understanding and communication in times of conflict.
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