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The War in Schleswig: Austrian camp in front of the Dannewerk:..Bohemian Chasseurs... 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
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The War in Schleswig: Austrian camp in front of the Dannewerk:..Bohemian Chasseurs... 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
The War in Schleswig: Austrian camp in front of the Dannewerk: the 18th Bohemian Chasseurs in a snowstorm - from a sketch by our special artist, 1864. The country between Breckendorf and Over-Selk was of the bleakest and most inhospitable description...Hedges there were none, as the Danes had cut down what few there existed previously to their retreat. The villages and farmhouses are few in number and at wide distances from each other... The snow lay an inch and a half deep on the ground when we arrived, and the temperature was not a degree above zero. As we afterwards learnt from the officers and men themselves, the privations they had undergone from Tuesday to Thursday were fearful in the extreme...The army had brought not a single tent with it, and in this wintry weather the men had had to pass three nights in the open air while it was constantly snowing, raining, or freezing, and without the small comfort of even a camp fire in many instances'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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This powerful print captures the harsh realities of war during The War in Schleswig in 1864. The image shows an Austrian camp set up in front of the Dannewerk, with the 18th Bohemian Chasseurs braving a snowstorm. Created by Mason Jackson, this snapshot from history provides a glimpse into the brutal conditions faced by soldiers on the battlefield.
The description accompanying the photo paints a vivid picture of the bleak and inhospitable landscape where the camp is situated. With no hedges for protection and few villages or farmhouses nearby, these soldiers were exposed to the elements as they endured freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall.
The account reveals that these men had to endure extreme privations, spending three nights in the open air without even a tent for shelter. Despite facing constant snow, rain, and freezing temperatures, they soldiered on without complaint.
Through this print and its accompanying narrative, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who serve their country in times of conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder of the hardships faced by soldiers throughout history and honors their courage and resilience in challenging circumstances.
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