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British troops on Jolly Roger gunboat, Russian Civil War
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British troops on Jolly Roger gunboat, Russian Civil War
British troops on board the Royal Navy motor gunboat, The Jolly Roger, on Lake Onega, Medevja-Gora (Medvedja-gora, Medvezhya Gora, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, Republic of Karelia, north western Russia), during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War. Date: 1919
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Armed Gora Gun Boat Jolly Roger Karelia Onega
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time during the British intervention in the Russian Civil War, as British troops make their way across Lake Onega aboard the Royal Navy motor gunboat, The Jolly Roger. The year is 1919, and the location is Medevja-Gora, now known as Medvezhyegorsk, in the Republic of Karelia, north western Russia. The Jolly Roger, a small but powerful naval vessel, was used primarily for transporting troops and supplies across the lake. In this image, we see a group of British soldiers, armed and ready, standing on the deck of the boat. Their expressions are focused and determined, reflecting the tense and uncertain political climate of the time. The Jolly Roger flies the Union Jack proudly from its mast, a symbol of British military presence in the region. The water of Lake Onega stretches out before them, dotted with islands and surrounded by dense forests and rugged terrain. The scene is one of both beauty and danger, as the British troops prepare to navigate the waters and face the challenges of the Russian Civil War. The use of motor gunboats like the Jolly Roger was an important part of the British intervention in the Russian Civil War, allowing them to quickly and efficiently transport troops and supplies across the vast waterways of the region. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of British soldiers during this period, and the vital role that naval forces played in shaping the political landscape of the time.
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