Sir Douglas Haig meeting President of Portugal, France
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Sir Douglas Haig meeting President of Portugal, France
Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig (1861-1928) meeting the President of Portugal, Bernardino Machado (1851-1944) in France during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1917
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This evocative photograph captures a significant moment in the history of the First World War as Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, one of the most prominent British military leaders of the conflict, meets with President Bernardino Machado of Portugal in a cobblestone street in France. Dated circa 1915-1917, the image finds the two men in military uniforms, exchanging words in a friendly and respectful manner. Haig, a veteran of the Second Boer War and a key figure in the British Expeditionary Force during the early stages of the First World War, had been appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army in December 1915. Machado, a prominent Portuguese politician and journalist, had taken office as the President of the Portuguese Republic in October 1915, following the country's revolution. The meeting between the two leaders took place during a time when Portugal played an essential role in the war effort, particularly in the defense of the Portuguese colonies in Africa against German incursions. The Portuguese army, under the command of General José Mendes Cabeçadas, had successfully repelled German forces at the Battle of Tavira in October 1916. This victory, along with the support of other Allied powers, helped to secure Portugal's position in the war and strengthen its alliance with Britain. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the international cooperation and diplomacy that characterized the First World War, as well as the shared sacrifices and struggles of the various nations involved in the conflict. The cobblestone street, a common feature of European cities during this era, adds to the sense of history and authenticity, transporting us back to a time when the fate of the world hung in the balance.
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