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British and Italian sentries in Italy by Matania, WW1
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British and Italian sentries in Italy by Matania, WW1
The Dual Guard - Camerati in Armi. A town in Northern Italy where both British and Italian troops were quartered and the guarding of which was shared by both. Where their lines joined, the sentries of both nations stood face to face, only separated by a few paces. Both are presenting arms on the passage of a British officer whose hand is raised in a friendly salute to an Italian brother officer riding down the street. Date: 1918
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Allied Allies Dual Duties Duty Guard Matania Quartered Salute Sentries Sentry
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In the heart of a Northern Italian town during the final year of the First World War, an extraordinary scene of unity and camaraderie unfolds between British and Italian soldiers. In this evocative photograph by renowned war artist Fortunino Matania, titled "The Dual Guard - Camerati in Armi," we witness the shared duty of guarding the town, where the lines of the Allied forces joined. Sentries from both nations stand face to face, a mere few paces apart, each presenting arms as a British officer passes by on horseback. The officer extends a friendly salute to his Italian counterpart, symbolizing the unified front against a common enemy. This powerful image encapsulates the spirit of cooperation between the British and Italian armies during the First World War. The photograph, dated 1918, is a poignant reminder of the shared sacrifices and shared victories of the Allied forces in the face of adversity.
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