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Siberian troops in retreat, Eastern Front, Russia, WW1
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Siberian troops in retreat, Eastern Front, Russia, WW1
Siberian troops in retreat via Kalisz (now in Poland) and Tarnopol (or Ternopil, now in Ukraine) on the Eastern Front, Russia, during the First World War. Date: circa 1917
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Marching Poland Retreat Siberian Ukraine Ternopil
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Amidst the chaotic backdrop of the Eastern Front during the First World War, this poignant photograph captures the weary and determined faces of Siberian troops in retreat. The year was 1917, and the Russian army was in a state of disarray as the Bolshevik Revolution gained momentum. The troops in this image are seen marching through the snow, likely towards the border of Poland and Ukraine, having retreated from the cities of Kalisz and Tarnopol. The Siberian troops, hailing from the far eastern reaches of the Russian Empire, had been sent to reinforce the Eastern Front after the Brusilov Offensive in June 1916. However, as the Russian military situation continued to deteriorate, these soldiers found themselves in a precarious position, forced to abandon their positions and make their way back to their homeland. The harsh winter conditions of Eastern Europe added to the soldiers' suffering, as they trudged through the snow, their uniforms worn and tattered. The look of exhaustion and determination on their faces speaks to the immense challenges they faced during their retreat. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human cost of war, and the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the First World War.
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