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Indian Lancers, Chauvels ride through Damascus, WW1
Indian Lancers in General Chauvels ride through Damascus towards the end of the First World War. Date: October 1918
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Allied Allies Captured Damascus Dust Dusty Horse Back Lancers Ride War Time Ww 1
14"x11" Photo Print
Step back in time with this historic photograph from the Media Storehouse collection, featuring the Indian Lancers led by General Chauvel making their triumphant entry into Damascus during the final days of World War I. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the courage and determination of these soldiers as they ride through the ancient city, bringing an end to over four long years of conflict. Add this unique and captivating piece to your collection and relive a moment in history.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 25.5cm (14" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.5cm x 27.9cm (14" x 11")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the Indian Lancers, led by General Sir Henry Chauvel, making their triumphant entry into Damascus, Syria, in October 1918. Marking the end of the First World War in the Middle East, the Indian Lancers, a part of the Desert Mounted Corps, rode through the ancient city on horseback, leaving a trail of dust in their wake. The dry, dusty landscape and the determined expressions of the soldiers and their horses convey the intensity and excitement of the historic moment. General Chauvel, an Australian-born British Army officer, had led the Allied forces to victory against the Ottoman Turks in the decisive Battle of Megiddo earlier that month. With the capture of Damascus, the Allies secured control over the Middle East and dealt a significant blow to the Central Powers. The Indian Lancers, an elite cavalry regiment of the British Indian Army, were renowned for their skill and bravery. Their distinctive uniforms, adorned with the lance and the Indian flag, added to the grandeur of the scene. The soldiers, exhausted yet elated, rode proudly through the city streets, their horses' hooves echoing off the ancient stone walls. This photograph is a testament to the courage and determination of the Allied forces during the First World War. The image of the Indian Lancers' ride through Damascus will forever be etched in history as a symbol of victory and the end of a long and arduous conflict.
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