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Cholerton turner, william strangja, ralf (councel), daily telegraph lawyer, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933
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Cholerton turner, william strangja, ralf (councel), daily telegraph lawyer, metro-vickers show trials, april 12 - 19, 1933
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This print captures a significant moment in history - the Metro-Vickers show trials that took place from April 12 to 19,1933. The image showcases Cholerton Turner, William Strangja, Ralf (counsel), and a lawyer from the Daily Telegraph engaged in intense discussions during this high-profile trial. The trials were held in Russia and centered around allegations of espionage within the industry. As part of the Soviet Union's efforts to purge perceived threats during the Great Terror era, these show trials aimed to expose supposed enemies of the state. Metropolitan Vickers, a renowned engineering company at that time, found itself embroiled in this tumultuous period. The atmosphere depicted in this photograph is charged with tension as lawyers strategize their defense while grappling with political pressures. It serves as a poignant reminder of how justice can be manipulated for political gain. This image also offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in history when fear and paranoia gripped nations across borders. It reminds us of the far-reaching consequences such events have on individuals' lives and entire industries. As we reflect upon this powerful visual document captured by Universal Images Group (UIG), it prompts us to question how justice can sometimes be overshadowed by political agendas.
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