Gouraud Photo
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Gouraud Photo
HENRI JOSEPH ETIENNE GOURAUD French military commander, whose loss of his right arm in the Dardanelles will interfere with his favourite game, billiards : photo 1895. Date: 1867 - 1946
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1867 1946 Billiards Dardanelles Etienne Favourite Henri Loss 1895 Gouraud Interfere
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This photograph captures the enigmatic figure of Henri Joseph Etienne Gouraud, a French military commander, in the prime of his life before the fateful events that would alter the course of his personal and professional journey. The image, taken in 1895, portrays Gouraud in a relaxed setting, dressed in a smart suit and holding a billiard cue, a clear indication of his fondness for the game. However, this photograph holds a poignant significance, as it was taken just a few years before Gouraud's life was irrevocably changed during the Dardanelles Campaign in 1915. During the Gallipoli campaign, Gouraud, then a colonel, led his troops in a daring assault on the Turkish defenses. In the heat of battle, he was gravely wounded and lost his right arm. This loss would not only affect his military career but also his beloved pastime of billiards. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of a moment in time when Gouraud, a man of great courage and determination, was still whole and unscathed, unaware of the challenges that lay ahead. Henri Joseph Etienne Gouraud was born in 1867 and went on to have an illustrious military career, culminating in his appointment as the French High Commissioner in Syria and Lebanon from 1926 to 1931. Despite the loss of his arm, Gouraud continued to serve his country with unwavering dedication and courage. This evocative photograph offers a glimpse into the life of an extraordinary man, whose story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit.
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