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Quay on fire, Salonika, Greece, WW1
Aerial view of the quay on fire at Salonika (Salonica, Thessaloniki, Greece) during the First World War, with people in the streets in the foreground. Date: August 1917
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Quay Salonica Salonika Thessaloniki Traffic War Time Ww 1
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This evocative image captures the chaos and destruction wrought by the Great War as it unfolds in the bustling port city of Salonika, Greece, in August 1917. In the foreground, people scurry along the streets, their faces etched with concern and urgency, as they flee the advancing flames. Above them, a thick plume of smoke billows from the quay, where a fire rages out of control. The once-busy roadway is now a scene of disorder, with abandoned vehicles and debris littering the ground. The aerial perspective offers a striking view of the devastation, with the coastline and calm waters of the Aegean Sea serving as a stark contrast to the turmoil unfolding on land. The quay, a hub of commerce and transportation, lies in ruins, its buildings reduced to smoldering rubble. The traffic that once flowed freely through the streets has come to a standstill, leaving behind a scene of desolation. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of war on civilians and infrastructure. The flames that consume the quay represent not only the destruction of property but also the disruption of the daily lives of the people of Salonika. The image serves as a powerful testament to the resilience and determination of those who lived through the horrors of the First World War and the indelible mark it left on their city.
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