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Russians fighting Germans 1914, World War One
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Russians fighting Germans 1914, World War One
Cossacks of the Russian army charging the German Deaths Head Hussars at Schwansfeld (now in Poland), between Korschen and Bartenstein in East Prussia. The Germans were routed.
1914
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This powerful and evocative image captures the intensity and brutality of the Eastern Front during World War One, as Russian Cossacks of the Imperial Russian Army charge against the German Death's Head Hussars at Schwansfeld, East Prussia, in 1914. The scene is set between the towns of Korschen and Bartenstein, and the Germans, taken by surprise, were swiftly routed. The Cossacks, renowned for their skill and ferocity on horseback, are depicted here in full gallop, their horses' hooves thundering on the ground, their faces set with determination and focus. The Death's Head Hussars, named for the skull insignia on their helmets, are shown in disarray, some attempting to make a stand, others fleeing in panic. The battle of Schwansfeld was a significant engagement in the early stages of the war, and this photograph offers a glimpse into the raw and visceral nature of the conflict. The clash of steel, the thunder of hooves, and the cries of men and horses fill the air as the two forces collide. The outcome of the battle was a decisive victory for the Russians, a morale-boosting triumph that would help to shape the course of the war in the east. This image, taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News Ltd and available through Mary Evans Prints Online, is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers on both sides during the First World War. It is a testament to the courage and determination of the men who fought, and the enduring power of the photograph to capture the essence of history.
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