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Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. Creator: Unknown
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Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Bare Chested Barechested Campaign Desert Drilling Engineer Engineering Heat Lalbum De La Guerre Lillustration Middle Eastern Palestine Palestinian Sand Sandy Semi Dress Semi Naked Sinai And Palestine Campaign Sinai Egypt Sinai Peninsula Water Amenities Water Pump Water Well Waterwell British Empire Resourceful
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Distant Fronts, In Palestine; Drilling a Well, 1917
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating photograph taken during the First World War, showcasing three determined men in the arid landscape of Palestine. The image is taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" published by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924. The photograph portrays a group of British soldiers, dressed in semi-dress uniforms, drilling a water well in the sandy and barren desert. The heat of the Middle Eastern sun is palpable as the men work diligently, with one man bare-chested, revealing the physical demands of their task. The drilling of the well was a vital campaign in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign of the First World War, as access to water was essential for the survival of the soldiers and their animals in the harsh desert conditions. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the resourcefulness and determination of the soldiers during this period of colonialism and empire-building. The image also highlights the geographical challenges faced by the British forces as they advanced through the Middle East, and the importance of engineering and water amenities in enabling their progress. The photograph is a historic and significant piece of literature, documenting a moment in time during the First World War and the British Empire's expansion into the Middle East. It is a powerful visual representation of the human spirit and the resilience required to overcome the challenges of war and the desert environment. The image is a testament to the enduring legacy of the First World War and the impact it had on the world, particularly in the Middle East.
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