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WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE. Meeting of the German armistice delgates with Marshal Foch
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WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE. Meeting of the German armistice delgates with Marshal Foch
WORLD WAR I: ARMISTICE.
Meeting of the German armistice delgates with Marshal Foch in the Marshals railroad car. Allied representatives are Marshal Foch, Admiral Wemyss, General Weygand, and probably General Rhodes. German delegates are Erzberger, General von Guendell, General von Winterfeld and von Oberndorff in Rethondes, France. Illustration, c1916
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1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 Armistice British Delegate Foch Meeting Railroad Car Rhode Rhodes Salute World War I Wemyss Weygand
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This photograph captures a historic moment during World War I: the armistice meeting between German delegates and Marshal Foch. The image transports us back to that fateful day in Rethondes, France, where the fate of nations hung in the balance. In this solemn scene, we see the interior of Marshal Foch's railroad car, serving as an unlikely backdrop for such a significant event. Gathered around a table are distinguished figures from both sides of the conflict. On one side sit Allied representatives including Marshal Foch himself, Admiral Wemyss, General Weygand, and possibly General Rhodes. Opposite them are the German delegates - Erzberger, General von Guendell, General von Winterfeld and von Oberndorff. The atmosphere is palpable with tension and anticipation as these men engage in intense negotiations that would determine not only the end of hostilities but also shape post-war Europe. Their expressions reveal a mix of weariness from years of fighting and determination to secure peace for their respective countries. Sepia tones lend an air of nostalgia to this powerful illustration captured around 1916. It serves as a poignant reminder of how war can bring even bitter enemies together at times when humanity yearns for respite from violence. This print offers viewers an opportunity to reflect on the sacrifices made by countless individuals during World War I while also reminding us that diplomacy has its place amidst chaos and destruction.
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