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Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; a Strasbourg, le 25 novembre 1918, sur le place de la... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; a Strasbourg, le 25 novembre 1918, sur le place de la... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Petain et Foch a Strasbourg; a Strasbourg, le 25 novembre 1918, sur le place de la Republique, devant l'ancien palais imperial allemand, le marechal Petain, a pied, en avant d'un groupe de generaux, assiste au defile des troupes qui lui sont presentees par le general Gouraud; l'objectif a saisi le marechal a l'instant ou il saluait un drapeau lacere, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Alsace Lorraine Celebrating Celebration Celebrations Ceremonial Ceremony Commander General Gouraud Gouraud Henri Henri Gouraud Henri Joseph Etienne Gouraud Henri Philippe Omer Petain Imperial Palace Liberated Liberation Marching Marshal Of France Marshal Petain Marshal Philippe Petain Parade Patriotic Patriotism Peace Petain Henri Philippe Omer Petain Marshal Petain Marshal Philippe Petain Philippe Philippe Petain Postwar Procession Processional Salute Saluting Square Strasbourg Alsace France Tricolour Victorious Victory Armed Services Place De La Republique
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Petain et Foch a Strasbourg: A Historic Moment of Reconciliation and Triumph in Strasbourg, 1918 This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the aftermath of the First World War, as Marshal Philippe Pétain and General Henri Gouraud stand before the former imperial palace in Strasbourg, France, on November 25, 1918. The scene unfolds on the Place de la République, where the victorious French military leaders are presented with the troops who have liberated the city from German occupation. The image is a poignant testament to the end of the long and grueling conflict that had ravaged Europe for over four years. The defeated German forces had retreated from Strasbourg just days before, marking the beginning of the end for the German Empire. The city, located in the Alsace-Lorraine region, had been a contentious point of contention between France and Germany for centuries, and its liberation was a source of great pride for the French people. In the photograph, Marshal Pétain, dressed in his military uniform and wearing a stern expression, stands at the head of a group of generals, his attention focused intently on the troops as they pass before him. The moment is captured just as he raises his hand to salute a flag, a symbol of the newfound peace and unity that was beginning to take hold in Europe. General Gouraud, a key figure in the French military campaign in Alsace-Lorraine, stands to Pétain's left, his hand resting on the shoulder of a soldier. The scene is one of celebration and triumph, as the French army marches through the streets of Strasbourg, banners flying high and the sounds of cheers and music filling the air. This photograph is a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made during the First World War and the importance of reconciliation and unity in the aftermath of conflict. It is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of peace.
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