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Australian soldier punching shoeshine boy
Get out! Etla barra! An Australian soldier punches a shoeshine boy, evidently not happy about accepting his services. Date: 1916
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This striking photograph captures a moment of tension between an Australian soldier and a local shoeshine boy in Egypt during World War 1, in 1916. The Australian soldier, dressed in his khaki uniform and wearing a slouch hat, can be seen raising his right hand to punch the Egyptian boy, who is crouched down and holding a shoeshine brush in his hand. The soldier's expression is one of anger and frustration, while the boy's face shows surprise and fear. The scene unfolds in the bustling streets of a Middle Eastern city, with other soldiers and civilians in the background. The caption "Get out! Etla barra!" can be heard in the chaotic atmosphere, with the soldier's command echoing through the crowded streets. The image is a poignant reminder of the complex dynamics between soldiers and civilians during wartime, and the cultural clashes that often occurred between them. The use of the word "barra" in the soldier's command suggests that the Egyptian boy may have been speaking Arabic, adding another layer of cultural misunderstanding to the situation. The photograph is a powerful reminder of the human stories that lie behind the larger narrative of war, and the often-complicated relationships that existed between soldiers and civilians in the midst of conflict.
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