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Photo Mug : Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
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Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon, 1916 (1924) Creator: Unknown
Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon, 1916. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]
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Bring a piece of historical artistry into your daily routine with our Media Storehouse Photo Mug featuring the iconic image of "Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon," 1916. This captivating photograph, from L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924], showcases an unknown creator's intriguing depiction of General Petain in his Wagon-Salon during the year 1916. Our high-quality mugs are perfect for sipping your favorite beverage while appreciating the rich history and artistry of this captivating image. Embrace the past and make every sip a journey back in time with our Photo Mug.
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Elevate your coffee or tea experience with our premium white ceramic mug. Its wide, comfortable handle makes drinking easy, and you can rely on it to be both microwave and dishwasher safe. Sold in single units, preview may show both sides of the same mug so you can see how the picture wraps around.
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Le General Petain dans son Wagon-Salon
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(General Petain in his Wagon-Salon, 1916) is a captivating photograph that offers a rare glimpse into the life of Marshal Philippe Pétain during the First World War. The image was published in the French magazine "L'Illustration" in 1924 as part of "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume I." The photograph portrays Marshal Pétain, a prominent French military leader, seated at a desk in a railway wagon-salon, or luxury railway carriage. The wagon-salon, adorned with ornate wooden furniture and plush fabrics, appears to be a mobile command center. The Marshal, dressed in military uniform, is engrossed in planning the next strategic move for the French army, with a map spread out before him. Surrounded by soldiers, the scene exudes an air of focused intensity. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the unique challenges faced by military commanders during the First World War, particularly during the Battle of Verdun in 1916. The use of railway wagons as mobile command centers allowed commanders to remain close to the front lines and adapt to the ever-changing conditions of trench warfare. The photograph also offers a glimpse into the personal side of Marshal Pétain, a man who would later become the head of the French collaborationist Vichy regime during the Second World War. Here, he is depicted as a dedicated and focused military leader, planning the next move in the ongoing battle for the Western Front. The photograph's mysterious origin adds to its intrigue, as the creator remains unknown. Despite this, the image stands as a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of the French military during the First World War.
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