Thessaloniki, Greece - Vietnamese French Troops - WW1
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Thessaloniki, Greece - Vietnamese French Troops - WW1
Thessaloniki, Greece - Annamites (Vietnamese French Troops) fraternising with French Soldiers - WW1. All part of the Allied International force stationed at Thessaloniki during the First World War. Date: circa 1917
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Allied Allies Conical Fence Hanging Lines Salonica Salonika Thesalonica Thesalonika Thessalonica Thessalonika Thessaloniki Vietnamese Washing Wire Annamites
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of camaraderie between Vietnamese Annamite soldiers of the French colonial army and their French comrades stationed in Thessaloniki, Greece, during World War I. Circa 1917, this image is a testament to the international and allied force that came together to defend Europe against the Central Powers. The Annamites, dressed in their traditional conical hats and wearing simple loincloths, are seen hanging their washing over a wire fence, while their French counterparts stand nearby, engaged in conversation. The backdrop of the military camp, with its barbed wire lines and tented structures, underscores the harsh realities of life on the front lines. Thessaloniki, also known as Salonika or Salonica, was a key strategic location for the Allied forces, and this photograph offers a unique glimpse into the diverse and multicultural nature of the international force that was assembled there. As the world marks the centenary of the First World War, this image serves as a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made by soldiers from all corners of the globe in the name of peace and unity.
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