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Catching a German spy
A German spy is caught in the act while signalling by lamp at night from a French house. A British Provost-Marshal, in charge of military police in a French town, approaches the spy while one of his men silences the female accomplice. Date: 1915
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Espionage Lamp Marshal Provost Signal Signalling Spies Spying
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This evocative image captures the tense moment of a German spy being caught in the act of signalling from a French house during World War I. The year is 1915, and the German spy, dressed in civilian clothing, is seen leaning out of a window, using a lamp to transmit coded messages to his accomplices. The British Provost-Marshal, in charge of military police in the French town, approaches the spy with caution, his men hot on his heels. One of the British soldiers quickly moves to silence the female accomplice inside the house, ensuring that no further messages are sent. The lamp's dim light illuminates the serious expressions on the faces of the British soldiers, highlighting the danger and urgency of the situation. The image is a poignant reminder of the espionage and spying that took place during the First World War, as both sides sought to gain an advantage through the exchange of vital intelligence. The Provost-Marshal and his men were tasked with the crucial role of preventing such activities and maintaining security in the occupied territories. This historical photograph, taken from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the clandestine world of wartime espionage and the efforts of the Allied forces to counteract it.
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