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Sur le Rhin; A Huningue le 21 novembre 1918, la deuxieme division marocaine baigne... 1918. Creator: Unknown
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Sur le Rhin; A Huningue le 21 novembre 1918, la deuxieme division marocaine baigne... 1918. Creator: Unknown
Sur le Rhin; A Huningue le 21 novembre 1918, la deuxieme division marocaine baigne ses fanions dans la fleuve, 1918. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Sur le Rhin; A Huningue le 21 novembre 1918: The Second Moroccan Division Celebrates the Liberation of Alsace-Lorraine This evocative photograph captures a moment of triumph and celebration as members of the Second Moroccan Division dip their flags into the Rhine River at Huningue, Alsace-Lorraine on November 21, 1918. The Second Moroccan Division, a colonial force from North Africa, was one of the units that played a significant role in the final stages of the First World War. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The Second Division Marocaine, composed mainly of Moroccan soldiers, is seen gathered on the riverbank, their uniforms and flags bearing the colors of the French colonial flag. The men, with expressions of jubilation, dip their standards into the Rhine, symbolizing the end of the war and the liberation of Alsace-Lorraine from German rule. The Rhine River, a major geographical feature that forms a natural border between France and Germany, holds great symbolic significance in this context. The Second Division Marocaine's victory on the Western Front marked the end of the war and the beginning of the postwar era. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the global reach of the First World War and the diverse makeup of the armed forces that fought in it. The photograph is a testament to the victories and celebrations that marked the end of the war, as well as the complex history of colonialism and its impact on the 20th century. The men in the photograph, with their diverse backgrounds and experiences, stand as a reminder of the human stories that often get lost in the annals of history. This image is a powerful reminder of the past, and a testament to the enduring legacy of the First World War.
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