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Enfin de retour - a girl representing Alsace welcomes a French soldier who has toppled the German frontier sign and retaken the department occupied since 1870. Date: 1914
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Alsace Frontier Occupied Representing Retour Return Territory Toppled Welcoming
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Enfin de Retour: A Symbolic Welcome to Alsace as French Soldiers Reclaim Their Territory in 1914 This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the early days of World War I, as a young Alsatian girl extends a warm welcome to a French soldier upon his return to her homeland. The scene is set in the border town of Sélestat, Alsace, France, in 1914. The soldier, clad in his French military uniform, triumphantly topples the German frontier sign, marking the end of German occupation that had begun in 1870. The girl, dressed in traditional Alsatian attire, stands proudly beside him, her expression filled with relief and hope. The event marked a significant turning point in the war, as the French forces managed to push back the German advance on the Western Front. The liberation of Alsace was a symbolic victory for France, as the region had been a source of contention between the two nations for decades. The photograph, titled "Enfin de Retour" (meaning "Finally Returned" in English), is a powerful reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring spirit of resilience and national pride. The image has become an iconic representation of the events leading up to the First World War and the sacrifices made by the people of Alsace during this tumultuous time in history.
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