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Mobilisation in France at the start of World War I
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Mobilisation in France at the start of World War I
Crowds line the streets to wave goodbye to their countrymen as they set off to war. General mobilisation in France began once Germany had declared war on Russia, on the 1st August 1914. Date: 1914
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August 1st, 1914: The Beginning of a Historic Farewell - Mobilisation in France at the Start of World War I As the sun rose on the morning of August 1st, 1914, the atmosphere in France was electric. The country had been on the brink of war for days, and the previous night, Germany had declared war on Russia. In response, General Maurice Sarrail, the military governor of Paris, ordered the general mobilisation of the French army. The streets of Paris came alive as crowds gathered to bid farewell to their loved ones who were about to embark on a journey that would change the course of history. Men of all ages, shapes, and sizes, many with tears in their eyes, hugged their wives, children, and sweethearts one last time before joining the ranks of the French army. The scene was one of both hope and despair. The hope that their loved ones would return victorious, and the despair that they might not return at all. The soldiers, many of whom were young and had never seen the horrors of war, were filled with a sense of duty and patriotism. They marched off, their faces set with determination, as the crowds lined the streets, waving handkerchiefs and shouting words of encouragement. The military bands played, adding a sense of solemnity to the scene. The sound of their music echoed through the streets, a poignant reminder of the gravity of the situation. The soldiers, with their rifles slung over their shoulders, moved off in a disciplined and orderly fashion, leaving behind families and loved ones who could only watch in silence, their hearts heavy with emotion. This image captures the spirit of that historic day, a day when France, and indeed the world, was on the brink of a great and terrible conflict. It is a reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during a time of war, and the indelible mark that the First World War left on the annals of history.
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