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Greetings Card : WW1 - Austrian, German and Turkish Prisoners put to work
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WW1 - Austrian, German and Turkish Prisoners put to work
WW1 - Austrian, German and Turkish Prisoners put to work on Italian streets. Postcard issued by the Y.M.C.A. Hut Fund Date: circa 1917
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Media ID 11579729
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Austrian Captured Gang Hard Labour Powers Pows Prisoner Prisoners
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our unique selection of WW1-themed greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This poignant design features a historical postcard image of Austrian, German, and Turkish prisoners put to work on Italian streets. The black-and-white photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. Perfect for commemorating anniversaries or expressing thoughtful sentiments, these cards bring history to life in a thoughtful and meaningful way. Add a touch of nostalgia and historical depth to your greetings with our exclusive WW1 greeting card range.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.5cm x 16cm (4.9" x 6.3")
Estimated Product Size is 12.5cm x 17.5cm (4.9" x 6.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant postcard image, dated circa 1917, depicts a scene of Austrian, German, and Turkish prisoners of war put to work on Italian streets during World War I. The Central Powers' soldiers, having been captured by the Italian forces, are seen laboring together in a hardworking gang. The photograph, issued by the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) Hut Fund, provides a stark reminder of the human cost of the Great War. Prisoners of war were often used as laborers to help support the war effort of the capturing country. In this case, the Italian authorities put the Austrian, German, and Turkish prisoners to work on the streets, performing various tasks to maintain infrastructure and keep the city running smoothly. The sight of enemy soldiers toiling side by side with their former adversaries would have been a common one during the conflict. The image evokes a sense of hardship and determination, as the prisoners, some wearing tattered uniforms and others with bandaged wounds, focus intently on their tasks. The scene is a testament to the resilience and adaptability of the human spirit, even in the most challenging of circumstances. This postcard, a historical relic from a bygone era, offers a unique perspective on the experiences of prisoners of war during World War I and the unexpected ways in which the war brought people from different backgrounds and nationalities together.
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