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The First Balkan War - An Allegory
The First Balkan War in allegorical depiction, showing the Forces of the Cross (the countries of the Balkan League: Serbia, Greece, Montenegro and Bulgaria) chasing away and defeating the forces of the Crescent (armed somewhat tellingly by German Krupp guns). The combined armies of the Balkan states overcame the numerically inferior and strategically disadvantaged Ottoman armies and achieved rapid success. The caption reads: " The Cross chases the Crescent out of Europe." Date: 1912
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Media ID 11576085
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Away Balkan Bulgaria Cannon Capturing Chasing Countries Crescent Defeat Defeating Krupp League Montenegro Muslim Reclaiming Serbia Serbian Territory Victorious Victory Ottoman
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience history through the lens with our exclusive range of Photographic Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, titled "The First Balkan War - An Allegory" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a unique perspective on a pivotal moment in history. Witness the symbolic representation of the First Balkan War (1912-1913) and the unification of the Balkan League countries, Serbia and Greece, as depicted in this allegorical artwork. Bring history into your home or office with this stunning, high-quality print. Order now and relive the past through timeless imagery.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.9cm (12" x 7.4")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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The First Balkan War - An Allegory
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a powerful and evocative image that captures the spirit of the historic conflict between the Balkan League and the Ottoman Empire in 1912. In this print, the Forces of the Cross, represented by the flags of Serbia, Greece, Montenegro, and Bulgaria, are depicted as determined and resolute as they chase away the Forces of the Crescent, symbolizing the Muslim Ottoman armies. The Balkan states, united in their quest to reclaim their lands from Ottoman rule, are shown to be numerically and strategically superior, with the combined might of their armies overpowering the Ottoman forces. The allegorical depiction of this pivotal moment in European history is further emphasized by the inclusion of German Krupp guns, which were used by the Ottoman forces but ultimately contributed to their downfall. The Cross, with its powerful symbolism of Christianity, triumphantly chases the Crescent out of Europe, signifying the end of Ottoman rule in the region. The First Balkan War marked a turning point in European history, with the combined armies of the Balkan states achieving rapid success against the Ottoman Empire. This print, with its striking imagery and powerful allegory, serves as a poignant reminder of the events that shaped Europe in the early 20th century. Dated 1912. Keywords: 1st Balkan War, Balkan League, Serbia, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Greece, Serbian flag, countries, Christian Europe, Cross, Muslim, Crescent, Krupp cannon, gun, German, chasing away, defeat, defeating, reclaiming territory, land, late Ottoman empire, capturing, victorious, victory, flags, history, historical. [Note: This description is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be used for commercial purposes without proper permission from the rights holder.]
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