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British sailor on a mule, pushed by Egyptian man
Push on with it, Mohamed -- a British sailor riding on a reluctant white mule, being pushed by a thin Egyptian man. Date: 1916
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In this evocative photograph, a British sailor named Mohamed, dressed in the distinctive uniform of the Royal Navy, rides atop a reluctant white mule in the Egyptian desert during the First World War, in 1916. With a determined look on his face, an Egyptian man, identified only as Mohamed, pushes the mule from behind, using a long stick to encourage the animal to move forward. The sailor's gaze is fixed on the horizon, possibly contemplating the long journey ahead. The thin, muscular Egyptian man, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern clothing, appears to be exerting all his strength to propel the mule forward. The sailor's helmet and weapon are visible on the ground nearby, suggesting that they have dismounted for a brief rest during their transport across the desert. The contrast between the two men, one representing the might of the British Empire and the other a local resident, highlights the multicultural nature of the military campaign. The mule, a common mode of transport during this era, looks uncomfortable and unwilling, adding to the sense of hardship and perseverance in the image.
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