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Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Creator: Unknown
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Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Creator: Unknown
Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900, (1936). Die Deutschen An Die Front! 22 Juni 1900. Episode during the Boxer Rebellion in China - European powers at the Xigu fort on the banks of the Pei-ho River near Tientsin. From " Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", (Pictures of German History), No.12, cigarette card album. [Cigaretten-Bilderdienst, Altona-Bahrenfeld, Hamburg, Germany, 1936]
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This photo print, titled "Germans at the Front! 22 June 1900" takes us back to a significant episode during the Boxer Rebellion in China. The image captures European powers stationed at the Xigu fort on the banks of the Pei-ho River near Tientsin. This historical moment is documented in "Bilder Deutscher Geschichte", a cigarette card album published by Cigaretten-Bilderdienst in Hamburg, Germany, in 1936. In this snapshot frozen in time, we see a group of German men standing proudly with their flags fluttering high above them. Among them is an admiral from the German navy, Edward Hobart Seymour. The fortification behind them serves as a reminder of their strategic position along China's coast during this turbulent period. The photograph exudes strength and determination as these men prepare for naval warfare. Their uniforms and expressions reveal their commitment to duty and loyalty to their country. Despite being taken over three decades after the event it depicts, this image encapsulates both historic significance and artistic beauty. The unknown creator skillfully captured not only a momentous event but also showcased his mastery of composition through his use of light and shadow. This print transports us back to an era when nations clashed for power and control while reminding us of our shared human history. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Heritage Images' collection, we are reminded that photographs have an incredible ability to connect us with our past and inspire contemplation about our present world.
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