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Awarding the War Cross - Dardanelles
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Awarding the War Cross - Dardanelles
The awarding of the War Cross to allied soldiers in the Dardanelles - 16th July 1915. Engineers Park, Sed Dur-Bahr, Turkey
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This evocative photograph captures the poignant moment of the War Cross award ceremony held in Engineers Park, Sed Dur-Bahr, Turkey on the 16th of July 1915. During the First World War, the Dardanelles Campaign was a major military operation mounted by the Allied forces to secure a sea route to Russia through the Dardanelles and the Bosphorus. The campaign, however, turned into a long and costly stalemate, with both sides suffering heavy losses. In this image, we see a group of allied soldiers, their faces etched with a mix of relief, pride, and exhaustion, gathered around a makeshift stage. They are being honoured with the War Cross, an Ottoman Turkish decoration, for their bravery and service in the Dardanelles. The soldiers, clad in uniforms and helmets, stand at attention as Turkish officers pin the medals onto their chests. The scene is set against the backdrop of a vast, barren landscape, with the ruins of ancient buildings and the blue expanse of the Aegean Sea visible in the distance. The ammunition boxes and piles of supplies in the foreground serve as a stark reminder of the harsh realities of war. The soldiers' expressions convey the weight of the history they have been a part of, and the significance of the moment as they receive this mark of honour. This photograph is a poignant testament to the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the Dardanelles Campaign and the enduring bonds of camaraderie that were forged in the crucible of war.
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