FRENCH HANG BOLSHEVIKS

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FRENCH HANG BOLSHEVIKS

Like other occupying forces the French treat the Bolsheviks with ruthless severity : two workers sympathetic to the Bolsheviks are hanged at Odessa. Date: 1918

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Bolsheviks Forces Hang Hanged Occupying Odessa Ruthless Severity Sympathetic Treat

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This powerful and haunting print captures a chilling moment in history during the Russian Civil War of 1918. The image depicts two workers, sympathetic to the Bolshevik cause, being ruthlessly hanged by French occupying forces in Odessa. The scene is a stark reminder of the brutal tactics employed by various factions during this tumultuous period in Russia's history. The French, like other occupying forces, showed no mercy towards those who opposed their rule. The faces of the two men convey a mix of defiance and resignation as they face their fate with stoic bravery. Their bodies hang limp from the gallows, serving as a grim warning to others who dare to challenge the authority of their oppressors. Events such as these serve as a sobering reminder of the human cost of war and political conflict. It is through images like this that we are able to bear witness to the atrocities committed in the name of power and ideology. As we reflect on this photograph, let us remember the sacrifices made by those who fought for freedom and justice, even in the face of overwhelming odds. May we never forget the lessons learned from history so that we may strive for a more peaceful and just world for future generations.

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