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Dans la meme region, nos alpins skieurs ont ete pourvus de blanches tuniques... 1915 (1924) Creator: Unknown
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Dans la meme region, nos alpins skieurs ont ete pourvus de blanches tuniques... 1915 (1924) Creator: Unknown
'Dans la meme region, nos alpins skieurs ont ete pourvus de blanches tuniques, couleur de neige, ce qui leur assure au milieu du paysage une invisibilite relative, 1915. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Camouflage Camouflaged Chasseurs Alpins Infantry Regiment Skis Vosges Grand Est France Europe Western Front Armed Services
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Dans la meme region, nos alpins skieurs ont ete pourvus de blanches tuniques
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- Translation: "In the same region, our Alpine skiers were provided with white tunics, the color of snow, making them relatively invisible in the landscape" (1915). This evocative photograph captures a group of French Chasseurs Alpins, or Alpine soldiers, dressed in their new camouflaged uniforms amidst the winter landscape of the Vosges Mountains in Grand Est, France, during the First World War (1914-1918). The image, published in "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" by L'Illustration, Paris, in 1924, offers a compelling glimpse into the life of these soldiers during the wintry conditions of the Western Front. The Chasseurs Alpins were a renowned infantry regiment of the French Army, known for their exceptional skills in mountain warfare. The decision to outfit them with white camouflage tunics was a strategic move to help the soldiers blend in with the snowy terrain, providing them with an element of surprise against their enemies. The soldiers, dressed in their new uniforms, stand at attention, their faces expressionless, their gazes focused, as they prepare for the challenges of the battlefield. The photograph captures the essence of the harsh winter conditions of the First World War, with the soldiers standing against a backdrop of snow-covered trees and a wintry sky. The image is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by these soldiers during the conflict, as they braved the elements to defend their country. The photograph, with its timeless quality, continues to resonate with viewers, offering a glimpse into a bygone era and a poignant reminder of the human cost of war.
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