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Turkish prisoners, Mesopotamia, WW1
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Turkish prisoners, Mesopotamia, WW1
Turkish prisoners with their British captors, on their way to Baghdad, Mesopotamia (now Iraq), during the First World War. Date: circa 1915-1918
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This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment during the First World War, as Turkish prisoners of war are led by their British captors through the arid landscape of Mesopotamia, now modern-day Iraq. Circa 1915-1918, the Turkish soldiers, dressed in tattered uniforms and helmets, trudge along the sandy path, their faces etched with exhaustion and despair. In contrast, their British captors, clad in pith helmets and khaki uniforms, stride confidently ahead, their expressions unreadable. The desolate desert backdrop serves as a stark reminder of the harsh conditions endured by both sides during the long and arduous campaign in Mesopotamia. The First World War saw the largest number of prisoners of war in history, with an estimated 5.5 million men taken captive. This image offers a glimpse into the human cost of the conflict, as men from different worlds and cultures were brought together under the harsh realities of war time. The Turkish prisoners, once fierce enemies on the battlefield, are now bound together by their shared fate as prisoners of war, their fates uncertain as they make their way to the next stage of their journey.
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