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Donkey wearing a pickelhaube, 1917
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Donkey wearing a pickelhaube, 1917
A captured donkey, sporting a pickelhaube, is gleefully paraded by some British soldiers during World War One.
1917
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This delightful photograph captures the moment of triumph and levity during the harsh realities of the First World War. In the year 1917, British soldiers proudly parade a captured donkey through the streets, adorned with a pickelhaube, a distinctive German helmet. The donkey's ears prick up, and its eyes gleam with a sense of mischief and amusement, as if it is fully aware of the absurdity of the situation. The soldiers, dressed in their uniforms and bearing weapons, cannot help but smile and laugh at the sight of their unlikely trophy. The crowd that has gathered around them also shares in the moment of joy, providing a brief respite from the horrors of war. The pickelhaube, a symbol of the German military, had become a source of amusement for the Allied forces, as the war had seen many humiliating defeats for the German army. This image not only showcases the camaraderie and humor among the British soldiers but also highlights the human side of war, where even in the midst of conflict, moments of levity and joy can be found.
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