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WW1 mascots: a gazelle in Mesopotamia
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WW1 mascots: a gazelle in Mesopotamia
A soldier feeds his young gazelle in Mesopotamia.
1916
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In the midst of the chaos and hardships of the First World War, moments of tenderness and connection could be found between soldiers and their unlikely companions. This poignant photograph, taken in Mesopotamia in 1916, captures a soldier lovingly feeding a young gazelle. The gazelle, serving as a mascot for the British army during their campaign in Mesopotamia, had been abandoned by its herd and found wandering near the soldiers' camp. The soldier, showing compassion and care, took the gazelle in and raised it as his pet. The image of the soldier and the gazelle stands in stark contrast to the harsh realities of the war, which raged on in the background. The desert landscape of Mesopotamia, with its barren terrain and extreme temperatures, presented numerous challenges for the soldiers. Yet, amidst the hardships, the presence of the gazelle brought a sense of comfort and joy to the soldiers. The bond between the soldier and the gazelle was a testament to the human capacity for kindness and compassion, even in the most trying of circumstances. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the humanity that existed amidst the horrors of war, and the unexpected friendships that could form between soldiers and their animal companions. This photograph, taken in 1916, is a poignant and moving reminder of the role that animals played in the lives of soldiers during the First World War. It is a reminder of the resilience and compassion of the human spirit, and the unexpected moments of joy and connection that could be found even in the midst of war.
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