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A Special Correspondents Day with the Tonghoo Field Force in Burma (engraving)
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A Special Correspondents Day with the Tonghoo Field Force in Burma (engraving)
1061788 A Special Correspondents Day with the Tonghoo Field Force in Burma (engraving) by Ralston, William (1848-1911) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Special Correspondents Day with the Tonghoo Field Force in Burma. Illustration for The Graphic, 23 January 1886.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22647224
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Burma Casino Casinos Doom Gambling Hall Mess Provided Special Correspondent War Path Brawl Brawling Fighting Conflict
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A Special Correspondents Day with the Tonghoo Field Force in Burma
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captures a riveting moment during a military conflict, expertly engraved by William Ralston. This print, part of a private collection, takes us back to 1886 when war was raging in Burma. In this chaotic scene, we witness the providential rescue of a special correspondent amidst the mess and doom of battle. The Tonghoo Field Force fiercely fights their way through the Burmese jungle, narrowly escaping danger at every turn. As they confront each other on the war path, their own peculiar way unfolds before our eyes. Amidst this backdrop of turmoil and strife, an unexpected twist emerges - a casino! A gambling hall stands defiantly amidst the clash of arms and bullets fly overhead. It seems that even in times of conflict, soldiers find solace or perhaps distraction within its walls. The image depicts not only physical fighting but also metaphorical battles between individuals as they engage in brawls and confrontations. The atmosphere is charged with tension as both sides fight against one another for victory. Ralston's engraving skillfully captures this intense battle scene while leaving room for interpretation and reflection. It serves as a powerful reminder that even amidst chaos and destruction, humanity finds ways to seek respite or indulge in vices like gambling – an intriguing juxtaposition indeed.
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