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Greetings from the Salonika Army
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Greetings from the Salonika Army
Chrstmas Greetings from the British Army on Salonika. Finish Johnny - which alludes to the impending closing stages of the war and the desire (of the troops abroad) to be home as soon as possible
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Greetings from the Salonika Army: A 1st World War Soldier's Christmas Wish from Thessalonika, Greece, 1918 This evocative image captures the spirit of the Christmas season amidst the harsh realities of war, as a British soldier holds up a 'Greetings from the Salonika Army' card, a poignant reminder of the holiday season and the longing for home. The soldier, dressed in his uniform, stands against the backdrop of a snowy landscape in Thessalonika, Greece, where the British Salonika Force was stationed during the First World War. The city, also known as Thessaloniki or Thessalonica, served as a major base for the Allied Powers, including the British, French, and Greek forces, in their campaign against the Central Powers, particularly the Bulgarian and German forces. The card, which reads 'Christmas Greetings from the British Army on Salonika. Finish Johnny,' alludes to the impending closing stages of the war and the desire of the troops abroad to be home as soon as possible. The term 'Finish Johnny' was a common expression used by soldiers to refer to the end of the war. The card's message is a poignant reminder of the soldiers' hopes and dreams, as they faced the harsh realities of war and the longing for the comforts and joys of home. The image also highlights the multinational nature of the conflict, with a Turkish soldier visible in the background, reflecting the complexities and intricacies of the war and the diverse range of individuals who were impacted by it. The card, with its heartfelt message and the soldier's expression of longing, serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the enduring power of hope and the desire for peace.
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