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A horse-drawn artillery unit entering a village on the western bank of the don river, august 1942
Filename: 975_05_SOV-B-7442.jpg
Size: 5100 x 3270 (7.7MB)
Date: 21st March 2014
Source: Universal Images Group (UIG)
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
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A horse-drawn artillery unit entering a village on the western bank of the don river, august 1942
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Media ID 9635255
© Sovfoto/Universal Images Group
1940s Cavalry Equestrian Horse Horses Red Army Russian Soldiers Soviet Union Troops Ussr World War 2 World War Ll World War Two Ww Ll
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from Universal Images Group (UIG), we are transported back to the tumultuous days of August 1942, during World War II. The image captures a poignant moment as a horse-drawn artillery unit makes its way into a village on the western bank of the Don River in Russia. The scene is filled with an air of anticipation and determination, as soldiers clad in their Russian cavalry uniforms guide their majestic horses through the dusty streets. These brave men were part of the Red Army, fighting valiantly for their country and comrades against the backdrop of war-torn Europe. The power and grace of these magnificent creatures cannot be ignored; they stand tall and strong, embodying both strength and resilience. Their presence serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, life continues to thrive. This photograph encapsulates not only the bravery and sacrifice displayed by these soldiers but also highlights the unique role that horses played during this era. They were not just means of transportation but trusted companions who shared in both triumphs and hardships alongside their human counterparts. As we gaze upon this historical snapshot frozen in time, let us remember those who fought bravely on all fronts during World War II – both human and equine alike – forever etching their names into history's pages.
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