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Burying the Turkish dead - near Beersheba, November 8, 1917 (b / w photo)
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Burying the Turkish dead - near Beersheba, November 8, 1917 (b / w photo)
2914696 Burying the Turkish dead - near Beersheba, November 8, 1917 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Shropshire Yeomanry ); eNational Army Museum; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22695954
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Beersheba Burial Burying Desert Digging Graves Palestine Palestinian 1914 1918 Wwi Ww One First World War 1914 1918 Great War
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The photograph captures a solemn moment in history - the burial of Turkish soldiers near Beersheba on November 8,1917. Taken by an English photographer during the First World War, this poignant image showcases the aftermath of a fierce battle. In the foreground, soldiers from the Shropshire Yeomanry can be seen digging graves for their fallen enemies. The landscape is barren and desolate, reflecting the harshness of war in Palestine's desert region. The British troops carry out their duty with somber determination, paying respect to those they fought against. This print serves as a reminder of the human cost of conflict. It depicts not only death but also empathy and humanity amidst war's brutality. Each grave represents a life lost, leaving behind grieving families and shattered communities. As we gaze upon this historical artifact, we are transported back to that fateful day in 1917 when two opposing forces clashed on foreign soil. It reminds us that wars have consequences beyond borders and ideologies; they leave behind scars that endure for generations. Preserved by the National Army Museum in London, this photograph stands as a testament to our shared history and collective responsibility to remember those who sacrificed everything during times of turmoil. Let it serve as a catalyst for reflection on how we can strive for peace so that such scenes may never be repeated again.
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