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Revolution / Lisbon / 1931
Revolutionary actions in Lisbon. (Top Left) Rebels attack barracks. (Top Right) The government forces fight back. (Bottom) A group of the rebels. Date: 26 August 1931
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1931 Actions Artillery Attack Barracks Bottom Fight Forces Lisbon Portugal Rebels Revolution Revolutionary
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This evocative photograph captures the intense and chaotic atmosphere of the revolutionary actions that took place in Lisbon, Portugal on 26 August 1931. In the top left image, a group of rebels, armed and determined, launch an attack on a military barracks, their faces set with a mixture of resolve and fear. The smoke from explosives and gunfire billows into the air, adding to the sense of urgency and upheaval. In the top right corner, government forces respond with equal determination, their artillery trained on the rebels as they fight back. The contrast between the two sides is stark, with the rebels' makeshift uniforms and the formal uniforms of the government soldiers highlighting the deep divisions within Portuguese society at the time. In the bottom image, a small group of rebels huddle together, their expressions a mix of exhaustion and triumph. The revolution, which began as a response to economic hardship and political unrest, had reached a critical point. The outcome was uncertain, but one thing was clear: Portugal was in the midst of a significant turning point in its history. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the events of that fateful day in Lisbon, providing a visual record of a pivotal moment in Portuguese history. The revolution ultimately led to the establishment of the Second Republic and the end of the monarchy, marking a new chapter in the country's political and social development.
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