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M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins... 1916. Creator: Unknown
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M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins... 1916. Creator: Unknown
M. Poincare a Verdun; le President de la Republique, entoure des generaux Guyot de Salins et Duparge et du lieutenant-colonel Regnier, salue le drapeau du regiment colonial du Maroc, auquel il a ensuite epingle la croix de la Legion d'honneur. 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in French military history during the First World War. The image, titled "M. Poincaré à Verdun; le Président de la République, entouré des généraux Guyot de Salins, Duparge et du lieutenant-colonel Regnier, salue le drapeau du régiment colonial du Maroc," was published in "L'Illustration Tome CXLVII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Décembre 1916." The scene unfolds at Verdun, Meuse-Lorraine, France, in 1916. President Raymond Poincaré, dressed in a formal suit and hat, stands amidst a group of generals and military officers. They are gathered around the flag of the colonial regiment of Morocco, which Poincaré is about to decorate with the Croix de la Légion d'honneur. This prestigious decoration was awarded to the regiment for their valiant efforts and victories on the Western Front during the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Verdun. Poincaré, a French statesman and politician, served as the Prime Minister of France from 1911 to 1912 and as the President of the French Republic from 1913 to 1920. His presence at the front lines signified the importance of the military struggle and the morale boost it provided to the troops. The photograph captures the spirit of unity, determination, and patriotism that defined the French military during the First World War. The photograph is a testament to the sacrifices and victories of the French armed forces during this period. It serves as an essential historical record of a pivotal moment in French military history and the country's collective memory.
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