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Silhouettes, personnel involved in the Great War
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Silhouettes, personnel involved in the Great War
Silhouettes showing the numbers of soldiers and sailors of Russia, Germany, France, Austria, Britain and Holland involved in the First World War. Date: 1914
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Allied Allies Austria Austrian Conflict Holland Netherlands Numbers Powers Sailors Silhouettes Statistics Weapons
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This evocative print captures the essence of the First World War, with silhouettes of soldiers and sailors from the major participating nations - Russia, Germany, France, Austria, Britain, and Holland - lined up in stark contrast against the backdrop of the setting sun. The year is 1914, and the looming conflict between the Allied and Central Powers is about to engulf Europe in a maelstrom of violence and destruction. The numbers depicted in this poignant image are a sobering reminder of the immense human cost of the war. An estimated 65 million military personnel, 7 million civilians, and 8 million horses were mobilized during the First World War. Here, we see the silhouettes of over 3 million Russian soldiers and sailors, 8 million Germans, 8 million French, 6 million Austrians, 1 million British, and 100,000 Dutch soldiers and sailors. The silhouettes of horses and weapons, as well as the ships and transport vessels, underscore the military might and logistical complexity of the war effort. The image serves as a powerful visual representation of the scale and scope of the conflict, which would last for four long years and ultimately reshape the political and social landscape of Europe. As we gaze upon this haunting image, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by the millions of men and women whose lives were forever altered by the events of the First World War. The print serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of historical memory.
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