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Scene during Battle of Limanowa, Galicia, WW1
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Scene during Battle of Limanowa, Galicia, WW1
Scene during the Battle of Limanowa-Lapanow in the Carpathian Mountains of Galicia (near Krakow) on the Eastern Front during the First World War. The battle took place between the Russian and Austro-Hungarian armies. Photo shows Hungarian troops on horseback.
December 1914
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Armies Austria Austro Carpathian Cavalry Galicia Horse Back Hungarian Hungary Krakow December War Time Ww 1
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"Scene during the Battle of Limanowa-Lapanow, December 1914: In the harsh winter of 1914, the Carpathian Mountains of Galicia, near Krakow, became the battleground for a fierce clash between the Russian and Austro-Hungarian armies on the Eastern Front of World War 1. This evocative photograph captures the intensity and chaos of the conflict as Hungarian troops on horseback charge into the fray. The rugged terrain of the Carpathian Mountains, with their snow-covered peaks, provides a stark backdrop to the scene. The Russian army, with its vast numbers and superior firepower, had initially gained the upper hand in the battle. However, the arrival of Austro-Hungarian reinforcements, including the famed Imperial and Royal Cavalry, turned the tide. In this moment, the Hungarian riders, their faces set with determination and resolve, gallop towards the Russian lines, their horses' hooves thundering on the frozen ground. The clash of steel and the roar of gunfire fill the air as the two armies collide in a brutal dance of war. The Battle of Limanowa-Lapanow, which lasted from December 22 to December 25, 1914, ultimately ended in a stalemate, with both sides claiming victory. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought in this epic conflict, and the devastating impact of war on the human spirit." (c) Robert Hunt Library/Mary Evans.
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