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German private soldier accepts his situation as a prisoner with calmness and equanimity
German private soldier accepts his situation as a prisoner with calmness and equanimity, but that the officer does not seem able to realise the sitution and seem incapable of adjusting to the environment. Date: August 1914
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Jigsaw Puzzle (500 Pieces)
Experience historical moments like never before with Media Storehouse's captivating jigsaw puzzles. Our latest addition to the collection features an evocative image from Mary Evans Prints Online: a German private soldier accepting his fate as a prisoner with unwavering calmness and equanimity, despite the uncertainty and chaos around him. However, the expression on the officer's face suggests a disbelief or inability to fully comprehend the situation at hand. Engage in a thought-provoking puzzle experience as you piece together this intriguing moment in history. With Media Storehouse jigsaw puzzles, history comes alive in a whole new way.
500 piece puzzles are custom made in Australia and hand-finished on 100% recycled 1.6mm thick laminated puzzle boards. There is a level of repetition in jigsaw shapes with each matching piece away from its pair. The completed puzzle measures 40x51cm and is delivered packaged in an attractive presentation box specially designed to fit most mail slots with a unique magnetic lid
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August 1914: A Moment of Reality at a French Railway Station Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the early days of the First World War, this poignant photograph captures a moment of quiet acceptance at a French railway station. A German private soldier, hands bound behind his back, gazes out of the window of a carriage filled with newly captured prisoners. His expression is one of calmness and equanimity, as if he has come to terms with his new reality as a prisoner of war. In stark contrast, the officer standing outside the carriage, with a map in hand and a determined look on his face, seems unable to grasp the situation. The orderly scene of the station, with French soldiers directing the flow of prisoners onto the trains, belies the immense upheaval and violence that had engulfed Europe just days before. The First World War, which began on August 1, 1914, marked a turning point in human history. The events of those first few weeks, including the rapid advance and retreat of troops, the chaos of the battlefields, and the mass movement of prisoners, were a harbinger of the long and brutal conflict that was to follow. This photograph, taken in August 1914, offers a glimpse into the human experience of those early days of the war. It reminds us of the courage and resilience of the soldiers, both German and French, who found themselves caught up in the maelstrom of events, and of the stark contrasts between the realities of war and the expectations of those in command.
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