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WW1 - Defences, St. Louis French Military Hospital, Damascus
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WW1 - Defences, St. Louis French Military Hospital, Damascus
WW1 - Defences in front of the St. Louis French Military Hospital on the Grande Rue El-Kassah, Damascus, Syria. Date: circa 1916
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Damas Damascus Defence Defences Grande Jun16 Sandbags Syria Syrian
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This evocative photograph captures the scene outside the St. Louis French Military Hospital on the Grande Rue El-Kassah in Damascus, Syria during World War I. The year is estimated to be around 1916. In the foreground, soldiers can be seen manning the defensive positions, their faces focused and determined as they protect the hospital from potential enemy attacks. The sandbags piled high behind them serve as a testament to the ongoing conflict and the need for constant vigilance. The hospital, a symbol of hope and healing amidst the chaos of war, stands proudly in the background, its red cross emblem clearly visible. The tranquility of the hospital grounds contrasts sharply with the tense and uncertain atmosphere outside its walls. The Syrian desert landscape stretches out in the distance, providing a stark backdrop to the scene. This image offers a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers and medical personnel during the First World War, as they worked tirelessly to care for the wounded and defend against enemy advances.
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