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Ramenés au Devoir; Deserteurs repentis barrant une route pour arreter a leur tour de... 1917. Creator: Unknown
Ramenes au Devoir; Deserteurs repentis barrant une route pour arreter a leur tour de nouveaux fuyards, 1917. First World War: brought back to duty; repentant deserters block a road to stop new fugitives'. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Ramenés au Devoir - Deserteurs repentis barrant une route pour arrêter a leur tour de nouveaux fugitives,
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translated from French to English means "Brought back to Duty: Repentant Deserters Blocking a Road to Stop New Fugitives," a poignant and thought-provoking image from the First World War era. The photograph, taken in 1917, captures a group of deserters standing in the middle of a dirt road, barricading it with their bodies and rifles. The deserters, dressed in tattered uniforms and with weary expressions, are determined to prevent other soldiers from fleeing the front lines. This powerful image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, offers a glimpse into the complex realities of warfare during the First World War. Desertion was a controversial issue, with some viewing it as a cowardly act and others as an understandable response to the horrors of war. The image of repentant deserters blocking the road to stop new fugitives adds a layer of nuance to the discussion, suggesting that even those who had deserted could still contribute to the war effort and perhaps find redemption. The photograph is a reminder of the human cost of war and the complex moral dilemmas that soldiers faced during this tumultuous time. The deserters in the image are not faceless figures but individuals with stories and motivations, adding to the emotional resonance of the image. The use of black and white adds to the somber mood, emphasizing the stark reality of the situation and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Overall, this photograph is a powerful reminder of the human experience of war and the complex moral issues that arise in times of conflict.
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