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Russian Boys playing war games
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Russian Boys playing war games
Two young Russian Boys take sides in this propaganda postcard from the First World War era, one pretending to be the valiant Russian Forces, fighting from behind their defences (foreground, the other being the German army failing to break through. Date: circa 1917
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In this evocative black-and-white photograph from the First World War era, two young Russian boys engage in an intense game of war, their innocent play mirroring the larger-than-life conflict unfolding on the European battlefields. The image, captured circa 1917, presents a poignant snapshot of childhood during a time of war and the imaginative ways in which children processed the realities of the world around them. The foreground of the photograph shows one boy, dressed in a makeshift Russian uniform, taking a defensive stance behind a toy cannon. His expression is determined and focused, his gaze fixed on the figure of the German soldier, who, in the background, is depicted as struggling to break through the lines. The German soldier, clad in a toy uniform reminiscent of the German army, appears defeated and disheveled. The boys' meticulously crafted toy soldiers and defenses serve as a testament to their dedication and the depth of their involvement in the game. The intricate details of their uniforms, weapons, and fortifications reflect the boys' knowledge of the war and the allegiances of the time. The photograph also underscores the power of propaganda, as the boys' game appears to perpetuate the narrative of the Russian forces as valiant and the German army as weak and failing. This image offers a unique perspective on the historical context of the First World War and the ways in which children processed the events of the time. The boys' playful yet passionate engagement with the game speaks to the complexities of childhood during a time of war and the enduring power of imagination and storytelling.
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