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'L'Europe sans Defiance; La France a tellement le sentiment que rien ne menace la paix, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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'L'Europe sans Defiance; La France a tellement le sentiment que rien ne menace la paix, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'L'Europe sans Defiance; La France a tellement le sentiment que rien ne menace la paix que, le 7 juillet, Djemal pacha, ministre de la Marine turc, l'ennemi de demain, visite notre escadre a Toulon'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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L'Europe sans Defiance; La France a tellement le sentiment que rien ne menace la paix
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(Europe Without Defiance; France Believes Nothing Threatens Peace), 1914. This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in European history, just before the outbreak of World War I. The image shows a group of French sailors standing in formation at the naval base in Toulon, Var Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur, France. In the foreground, the Turkish Minister of the Navy, Djemal Pasha, is seen saluting the French sailors. Dressed in his Ottoman naval uniform, Djemal, an enemy of tomorrow, had paid an unexpected visit to the French fleet on July 7, 1914. The photograph, taken from "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" published by L'Illustration in Paris in 1924, offers a glimpse into the fashion of the era, with the French sailors dressed in their white and black uniforms, and Djemal in his traditional Ottoman attire. The scene is a stark reminder of the political tensions that simmered beneath the surface of Europe's tranquil pre-war facade. The photograph is a testament to the optimistic belief of the French people that peace was still a viable option, despite the looming threat of war. The image of the Turkish minister saluting the French sailors serves as a poignant reminder of the complex web of alliances and allegiances that would soon be tested on the battlefields of World War I. This photograph, taken from the collection of a private print collector, offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to the First World War, and is a valuable historical document that continues to fascinate scholars and history enthusiasts alike. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of diplomacy and the potential consequences of misunderstanding and mistrust between nations.
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