WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greek Volunteer Company leaves
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WW1 - Thessaloniki, Greek Volunteer Company leaves
WW1 - Thessaloniki, The Greek Volunteer Company leaves for Sed-dul Bahr - The Officer on horseback is commandant Carascodas, Venizelos private friend. Date: circa 1915
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Bahr Commandant Friend Horseback Leaving Private Salonica Salonika Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki Venizelos Volunteer
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This evocative photograph captures the moment of departure for the Greek Volunteer Company as they set off from Thessaloniki, Greece, bound for the battlefields of Sed-dul Bahr during World War I. The image, circa 1915, shows the commandant of the company, Carascodas, riding at the head of the procession on horseback. Carascodas was a close friend of Eleftherios Venizelos, the Greek statesman who played a pivotal role in Greece's entry into the war on the side of the Allies. The Greek Volunteer Company, also known as the "Macedonian-Thracian Volunteer Brigade," was formed in response to the Balkan Wars and the subsequent invasion of Bulgaria into Greek Macedonia. The volunteers, inspired by Venizelos' call to arms, joined the Allied forces to defend their homeland and protect Greek interests in the region. As the company leaves Thessaloniki, the city's vibrant colors and bustling activity serve as a stark contrast to the grim reality of the war that awaits them. The volunteers, dressed in their uniforms and carrying their equipment, march determinedly behind their commandant, their faces a mix of resolve and apprehension. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Greek people during the First World War and the indomitable spirit that drove them to defend their homeland. It also highlights the important role played by Greece in the larger context of the war and the complex web of alliances and conflicts that characterized this pivotal period in history.
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