WW1 - Russian-German Negotiations, Brest-Litovks
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WW1 - Russian-German Negotiations, Brest-Litovks
WW1 - Russian delegates received by delegates of the central powers at Brest-Litovks. Officers from the staff of Field Marshall von Hindenburg meet the delegation of Soviet Russia. Date: 1918
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Brest Delegates Delegation Hindenburg Marshall Meet Meeting Negotiate Negotiations Powers Soviet Staff Treaty
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the history of the First World War, as Russian delegates arrive for negotiations with the Central Powers at Brest-Litovsk in 1918. The scene is set against the backdrop of a wintry landscape, with the delegates disembarking from a train, bundled up against the cold in heavy coats and fur hats. Among the Central Powers' representatives, officers from the staff of Field Marshal Paul von Hindenburg are prominently featured, their uniforms crisp and pristine in contrast to the disheveled appearance of the Russian delegates. The Treaty of Brest-Litovsk, signed on March 3, 1918, marked the end of Russia's participation in the war on the Eastern Front. The negotiations were fraught with tension and difficulty, with the Russians initially refusing to sign the treaty and instead seeking a continuation of hostilities. However, the harsh realities of war and the deteriorating situation on the home front eventually forced the Russians to come to the table. The photograph offers a glimpse into the human side of this historic event, showing the faces of the men who played a crucial role in shaping the outcome of the war in the East. It is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices and hardships endured by all sides during the First World War, and the complex web of diplomacy and politics that ultimately brought about its end.
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