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Trebizonde, le 30 mars 1916, quinze jours avant la prise de la ville par les Russes, 1916. Creator: Unknown
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Trebizonde, le 30 mars 1916, quinze jours avant la prise de la ville par les Russes, 1916. Creator: Unknown
La rade de Trebizonde, le 30 mars 1916, quinze jours avant la prise de la ville par les Russes; au fond, le croiseur "Breslau"(devenu le Midili) debarquant des armes pour la garnison turque de Trebizonde; a droite, le sous-marin qui, quelques heures auparavant, avait torpille le navire-hopital "Portugai", 1916. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916"
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This photograph, titled "Trebizonde, le 30 mars 1916, quinze jours avant la prise de la ville par les Russes" (Trebizonde, March 30, 1916, fifteen days before the Russian takeover), offers a glimpse into the final days of the Ottoman Empire during the First World War. The image, from the "Collection de la Guerre IV" and published in "L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII. La Guerre Juillet, Aout, Septembre, Octobre, Novembre, Decembre 1916," depicts the coastal town of Trebizonde, located on the Black Sea in modern-day Turkey. The photograph captures a bustling scene, with the German cruiser "Breslau" (renamed "Midili" by the Turks) anchored in the foreground, disembarking arms for the Turkish garrison. In the background, a submarine is visible, having torpedoed the Portuguese hospital ship "Portugai" only a few hours prior. The image underscores the strategic importance of the Black Sea during the Caucasus Campaign and the role of both naval and land forces in the conflict. The photograph, taken fifteen days before the Russian forces took control of Trebizonde, provides a poignant reminder of the complexities and intensity of the First World War. The image's unknown creator masterfully captured the essence of a pivotal moment in history, with the cruiser and submarine symbolizing the opposing forces vying for control of the region. The photograph's monochromatic palette adds to the timeless and evocative nature of the image, making it a valuable addition to any historical collection.
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