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Riga, the chief russian seaport on the Baltic & has now fallen into the hands of

Riga, the chief russian seaport on the Baltic & has now fallen into the hands of the enemy Circa August 1917.
British & Russian officers attached to the British Armoured Cars, hold up transport.
Newspaper Caption: British officer seen with hand raised, holding up transport. A Russian officer assists him, subdued by the sight of firearms, the men turned around & went back to the base they were deserting

Daily Mirror
Mirrorpix
Latvia

Media ID 21568988

© Mirrorpix

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. This print from August 1917 takes us back to a pivotal moment in history when Riga, the chief Russian seaport on the Baltic Sea, succumbed to enemy forces. The image showcases British and Russian officers associated with the British Armoured Cars unit as they halt a transport vehicle. Intriguingly captured by Daily Mirror's lens, we witness a British officer raising his hand while firmly grasping his firearm. This commanding gesture halts the progress of both horse-drawn cart and its occupants. A Russian officer stands beside him, seemingly subdued by this display of firepower. The intensity of this snapshot reveals that these men were deserters attempting to flee their base. However, confronted with armed opposition and perhaps overwhelmed by fear or loyalty towards their comrades left behind, they reluctantly turned back. Transporting us to an era defined by World War I and set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Riga - once part of the former Soviet Union - this photograph encapsulates not only historical significance but also highlights human emotions amidst conflict. It serves as a poignant reminder of how war can alter destinies and reshape landscapes forever. Memory Lane Prints allows us to delve into our collective pasts through evocative images like this one – capturing moments frozen in time that continue to resonate today.

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