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General Allenby and General Bailloud
General Allenby and General Bailloud. Part of Box 104 Boswell collection Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby GCB, GCMG, GCVO (23 April 1861 14 May 1936) was an English soldier and British Imperial Governor.General Robert Nivelle General Maurice Bailloud Date: circa 1900s
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In this evocative photograph, two renowned generals of the early 20th century, Field Marshal Edmund Henry Hynman Allenby, 1st Viscount Allenby, and General Maurice Bailloud, stand side by side, their stern expressions conveying the gravity of their military roles. Allenby, born on April 23, 1861, in England, is dressed in full military regalia, complete with decorations such as the George Cross, the Order of Merit, and the Order of St Michael and St George. He served in the British Army with distinction, most notably leading the Egyptian Expeditionary Force to victory in the Sinai and Palestine Campaign during World War I. Standing next to Allenby is General Maurice Bailloud, a French military officer. Bailloud's military career spanned several decades, and he served under Allenby during the latter's tenure as Commander-in-Chief of the Eastern Mediterranean and the Middle East. The two generals' shared history is evident in their body language, as they exchange words with an air of mutual respect and understanding. The photograph, taken in the 1900s, captures a moment in time when the world was on the brink of major political and military changes. The First World War was just around the corner, and the alliance between these two generals, one British and one French, foreshadowed the complex relationships that would define the conflict. This image serves as a testament to the camaraderie and cooperation between military leaders, even in the face of impending adversity. The photograph is part of the Boswell collection, held by Mary Evans Picture Library, and is a reminder of the rich military history that shaped the early 20th century. It is a poignant reminder of the human element in the often-impersonal world of military strategy and tactics, and a reminder of the importance of alliances and cooperation in times of conflict.
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