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Japanese soldiers firing on a hospital train leaving the Russian-held city of Port Arthur, Manchuria (colour litho)
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Japanese soldiers firing on a hospital train leaving the Russian-held city of Port Arthur, Manchuria (colour litho)
2795839 Japanese soldiers firing on a hospital train leaving the Russian-held city of Port Arthur, Manchuria (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese soldiers firing on a hospital train leaving the Russian-held city of Port Arthur, Manchuria. The Russo-Japanese War. Les evenements d Extreme-Orient. Les Japonais debarques a Port-Adams tirent sur un train-hopital sortant de Port-Arthur. Illustration for Le Petit Journal, 22 May 1904.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 23133036
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Ambush Infantry Manchuria Port Arthur Red Cross Russo Japanese War Waiting War Crimes
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This print captures a chilling moment during the Russo-Japanese War in Manchuria. In vivid color lithography, it depicts Japanese soldiers ruthlessly firing upon a hospital train departing from the Russian-held city of Port Arthur. The intensity and brutality of warfare are palpable as the soldiers unleash their attack on this vulnerable medical convoy. The image showcases the harsh winter conditions prevalent in Manchuria, with snow covering the ground and adding to the sense of desolation. The red cross emblem on the side of the train serves as a stark reminder that hospitals should be safe zones even amidst conflict, yet here they become targets for violence. The composition highlights both anticipation and chaos, as Japanese infantrymen lie in wait for their unsuspecting prey. This act raises questions about war ethics and human compassion, shedding light on possible war crimes committed during this tumultuous period. Published in Le Petit Journal on May 22nd, 1904, this illustration provides a visual narrative to accompany news reports at that time. It offers viewers an opportunity to reflect upon historical events while contemplating themes such as armed forces' actions against humanitarian efforts. Preserved within a private collection today, this powerful artwork by French School artists continues to serve as a poignant reminder of past conflicts and their devastating consequences.
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